i just wanted to share some of the calls I received or made during the months doing alabama's lost birthdays.
i made a call to one family and as part of my call I asked what does your child want for their birthday? there was a pause then I heard- well he would like to have a tricycle but he needs shoes cause the relief site didnt have his size and he hasnt been outside for 3weeks because we cant get to the store. and the yard is still covered with glass and metal.
one family we had everything ready to have the party but I couldnt reach the mom. finally after a week she called. she said I am so sorry but I had to wait til I got to the relief center. I only had a minute on my cell phone and I was saving it in case my family needed to reach me.
different family I called the mom and she said oh we really thank you for her clothes but could you keep them for us. we are still in a shelter and have no where to keep our things.
i was talking to a mom one day and our call was interupted by the operater. the family had a family member die as a result of the storm.
one mom said our house wasnt destroyed but it was damaged. when we went to meet the family we found out the house was knocked 6 inches away from its foundation and mom had just had a baby the week after the storm.
mom said we have changed our mind my son doesnt feel like celebrating his birthday because he lost so many friends and teachers.
dad said we lost everything so whatever yall can help with will be fine. thank you , I have always been able to take care of my own til now, ( dad rebuilt house only to have it catch on fire when eletricity was turned back on.)
he wants a cowboy hat cause his was blown away. it was inside a truck that was blown away too.
more stories to come as I continue this journey. grannie
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