week 35, post 4: how can I help, part__________.
Over and over again Bayou Grace and those we serve are blessed with wonderful volunteers -- especially Lutherans from Illinois. It figures, actually: Illinois/Chicago is rich with Lutherans. Bayou Grace is truly interfaith, but based in a Lutheran Church. So they find their way here. And they serve us so well. Carol is a retiree volunteer from Chicago who has been most generous with her time, wisdom and energy. Her heart is huge for our work. Since Spring she has given us about 8 weeks in two stints. Thank you Carol. Thank you so much.
If you can't make it down here...the the first way you can help is to educate yourself. Learn of Cajun culture, and learn about coastal erosion and global warming. Two books I'm reading now which I strongly recommend to you:
The Ravaging Tide, by Mike Tidwell
Holding Back the Sea, by Christopher Hallowell.
Then to help us -- and help yourself: Start doing evrything you can to reduce your use of fossil fuels. Now. It would be nice if George Bush had the wherewithal to be a real leader, but he doesn't and we can't wait. We'll have to lead ourselves, and the legislators. Begin with self.
Peace, Warren.
posted by warren @ 5:36 PM
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Warren wrote: "Start doing evrything you can to reduce your use of fossil fuels. Now."
Great! Just when I might be given an old clunker so I can get out of town occasionally, you tell me I should keep riding my bicycle!!! (you didn't really say that, i'm teasing)
Think I could hunt down the driver of that big pickup that nearly hit me when he ran a red light and make him ride a bicycle for a month????
Prayers and Blesssings for Everyone, especially for those who have to struggle to just keep plugging away every day.
Hugz,
Ritagail
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