PRAY for COLORADO -- Flood Disaster and More

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that my beloved state is in a state of emergency due to what they are calling a 500-year or even 1000-year event of rainfall and resulting flooding (click on flood photos to get an idea of what we're dealing with). Dams have been breached, flood mitigation structures have failed, homes destroyed and thousands stranded. More rain expected this weekend and although nothing like what happened Thursday, it will be falling on saturated ground and adding to already overflowing streams and rivers. Our fellow first responders, including the National Guard, are "boots in the water" and are working incredibly long hours in tough conditions trying to reach the stranded. In Estes Park where Diana and I honeymooned and visit frequently, folks are being rescued via zip line, of all things.

First, PRAY! God IS on scene and, as with all trials, has allowed this to happen for a reason (that it happened at all is traced back to original sin).

Secondly, folks have asked how they can help beyond prayer. We don't need "stuff" right now but we have some things in place to assist first responders who may have lost homes or are in need of gear/equipment. Here in CO we are better able to handle some of the gear issues than in other parts of the country but I'll advise. Regardless, stay tuned and I'll try to keep you posted. Beyond that, Samaritan's Purse (Franklin Graham's organization) is assessing if they will respond and they are solid Christian organization that you can feel confident about donating to. Here is their link on CO (I suggest you check back frequently):

Samaritan's Purse -- CO.

While I can't vouch as to how your dollars will be spent, the Red Cross is another option for you to help folks here in CO.


Additional PRAYER REQUESTS:

** Officer Jason Pearson sends the following: "One of the Field Training Officers who trained me when I joined EPD has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It sounds fairly serious and I would ask for prayers for her, please. All of her family is back in L.A. and her mom is fighting cancer right now as well."

** Pray for an officer hospitalized with cancer and who does not know the Lord. I will be visiting him this weekend.

** Pray for wounded CSP Trooper Scott Hinshaw who is having a rough recovery from his latest surgery.