{"id":58387,"date":"2017-09-01T14:34:42","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T19:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=58387"},"modified":"2017-09-01T18:19:25","modified_gmt":"2017-09-01T23:19:25","slug":"prayers-texas-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/01\/prayers-texas-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Prayers for Texas and how you can help…."},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi everyone! We just returned from the most beautiful fairytale like trip and there will be much more on that within the next week or so. Even being in the magical land of Lake Como however, did not preclude us from hearing of the devastation in Texas or feeling the pain of all those affected. I at times, felt guilty for experiencing and enjoying such beauty while so many were suffering including many of our beloved customers and readers.<\/p>\n

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I knew I would do something, even if a small gesture to help out immediately upon my return and that nothing else would be more important than that. It takes a village and there is no doubt in my mind, that if everyone does their small share (and there’s no share too small), Texas will rebuild to be bigger than ever (and at this point Louisiana as well). The countless stories and accounts of this tragedy just stay with you…..it is surreal, no matter where you are.<\/p>\n

I am offering 10% off shop wide on my entire shop site PLUS 20% of the sales will go\u00a0 to The Red Cross<\/strong> as a gift from The Enchanted Home and its customers. I just cannot get these images out of my mind, they really are haunting and speak to the catastrophe that has taken place.<\/p>\n

I do remember when hurricane Sandy hit us, though our losses were nothing compared to those in Texas, what really got us through that tough period was the kindness, support and encouraging words that we received from perfect strangers both near and far.<\/p>\n

This is a time when people come together to support one another and it’s a beautiful thing to watch basic kindness and empathy overshadow much of what has plagued our great country lately- divide of many kinds. This is a time to let any discord fall to the wayside and rallye together to support those who need us most. Who will ever forget these images.<\/p>\n

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In this aerial photo, a neighborhood near Addicks Reservoir are flooded by rain from Tropical Storm Harvey Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo\/David J. Phillip)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Galveston Island, Texas, after Hurricane Ike Sept. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo\/Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There are many ways you can help-<\/h2>\n

Global Giving<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

United Way of Greater Houston<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Salvation Army<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Go Fund Me<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

American Red Cross<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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It really is almost impossible to imagine this kind of devastation and how fast it seemingly came on. So many homes lost, so many treasured possessions gone with the raging waters, so many lives turned upside down. And of course there are no words for those that lost loved ones, simply almost too much to bear. My heart goes out to each and every one in this horrific storms path.<\/p>\n

May God allow for a speedy recovery\/cleanup process and wrap his arms around Texans and Louisianians and let them feel safe, protected and feel the love from the many all over the world that are keeping all Texans (and\u00a0 Louisianans) in their thoughts and prayers.<\/p>\n

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A very special thank you to each and every one of the brave and heroic rescue workers who are working around the clock to bring the innocent civilians to safety and high ground, all the while risking their own lives in the most unselfish way imaginable. Often these unsung heroes do not get the praise they so deserve.<\/p>\n

They do America proud and it is touching to see the outpouring of support and love from people both near and far. I love to post on all the beautiful things there are in this world but felt it had to be out on pause to show respect to the unimaginable devastation being experienced in Texas and Louisiana.<\/p>\n

Want to help out?<\/strong> Then with your online purchase, click here to visit my shop<\/em><\/a> <\/span>(which you will get 10% off of using code Texas10) we will donate 20% of all sales between today and Monday Sept. 4th to the Red Cross<\/strong> from The Enchanted Home customers. Thank you for stopping in, think it goes without saying you are already keeping these vulnerable states and it’s people in your thoughts and prayers. God speed to all affected.\u00a0 Until next time…..<\/p>\n

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