Water did not come near camper cabins at Honey Creek. We did have 5 staff house that suffered damage from the water and lost all of our waterfront, including our wooden canoes from the 1930's, and 56,000 rounds of ammunition that was in storage for our rifle range. As a former Arrowhead/Honey Creek camper and counselor and current staff member, I've never seen the Guad rage the way she did that morning. I hate that the world met our precious Hunt, TX on her worst day. But I also witnessed incredible acts of kindness and service in the days that followed. We had campers on site, but sent them home on the third day of no power or water. I'm still humbled by the kindness shown during those dark days. We were able to bring our high school girls back two weeks later for the last two weeks of camp. Our girls needed that time to together to process and heal. Camp is good and magical. My heart hurts for the 27 families, the Eastlands, and all the Mystic girls, past and present. I knew 12 faces that were lost that morning and many more who had close calls. And for anyone who questions the meaning of camp, the people who have rallied around me the most were my cabin mates The girls I spent those magical summers with are still some of my best friends.
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Good bull.
This is such a good thing! In AGGIE jargon: Totally Good Bull.
Gig'em, Ole Army Class of '70
Posted with deepest respect to this community
I've only ever been a reader here, but today I felt compelled to share something, quietly and with care.
I don't presume to be part of this family in the way most of you are. As my TexAgs username suggests, I didn't attend Texas A&M - but I hold it, and the people who've walked its halls, very close to my heart.
Since that fateful morning of July 4th, I've followed this thread closely. Like many of you, I sat vigil, refreshing the pages constantly for updates. I wept, and I prayed when there was nothing else to do. This tight-knit community carried the weight of all of it with strength, compassion and conviction. This thread stands as a testament to what it truly means to be a Texan and I don't say that lightly.
Today, five months later, I came across a blog that moved me deeply - one that honors the heart of this community and the light of one very special little girl.
The Annie Louise Foundation shared a powerful reflection on their trip to the Hill Country - the people they met, the families they helped, the stories they witnessed. And all of it, they say, was because of Mary Grace Baker. Without her, they may never have gone. May never have offered that help. Her life continues to shine in ways none of us can fully see.
For those still following this thread, still remembering, still holding space for all the families, I wanted to share this: https://www.annielouisefoundation.org/blog/annie-louise-foundation-hill-country-flood-relief-visit
Praying today, and every day, for dermdoc and the entire Baker family - that they continue to feel the love, protection, and presence of the God who holds us all.
God bless Mary Grace. God bless all the Heaven's 27 girls, their families and loved ones. And God bless this community for refusing to forget.
I've only ever been a reader here, but today I felt compelled to share something, quietly and with care.
I don't presume to be part of this family in the way most of you are. As my TexAgs username suggests, I didn't attend Texas A&M - but I hold it, and the people who've walked its halls, very close to my heart.
Since that fateful morning of July 4th, I've followed this thread closely. Like many of you, I sat vigil, refreshing the pages constantly for updates. I wept, and I prayed when there was nothing else to do. This tight-knit community carried the weight of all of it with strength, compassion and conviction. This thread stands as a testament to what it truly means to be a Texan and I don't say that lightly.
Today, five months later, I came across a blog that moved me deeply - one that honors the heart of this community and the light of one very special little girl.
The Annie Louise Foundation shared a powerful reflection on their trip to the Hill Country - the people they met, the families they helped, the stories they witnessed. And all of it, they say, was because of Mary Grace Baker. Without her, they may never have gone. May never have offered that help. Her life continues to shine in ways none of us can fully see.
For those still following this thread, still remembering, still holding space for all the families, I wanted to share this: https://www.annielouisefoundation.org/blog/annie-louise-foundation-hill-country-flood-relief-visit
Praying today, and every day, for dermdoc and the entire Baker family - that they continue to feel the love, protection, and presence of the God who holds us all.
God bless Mary Grace. God bless all the Heaven's 27 girls, their families and loved ones. And God bless this community for refusing to forget.
Amen.
This is beautiful
AgInSpirit said:
Posted with deepest respect to this community
I've only ever been a reader here, but today I felt compelled to share something, quietly and with care.
I don't presume to be part of this family in the way most of you are. As my TexAgs username suggests, I didn't attend Texas A&M - but I hold it, and the people who've walked its halls, very close to my heart.
Since that fateful morning of July 4th, I've followed this thread closely. Like many of you, I sat vigil, refreshing the pages constantly for updates. I wept, and I prayed when there was nothing else to do. This tight-knit community carried the weight of all of it with strength, compassion and conviction. This thread stands as a testament to what it truly means to be a Texan and I don't say that lightly.
Today, five months later, I came across a blog that moved me deeply - one that honors the heart of this community and the light of one very special little girl.
The Annie Louise Foundation shared a powerful reflection on their trip to the Hill Country - the people they met, the families they helped, the stories they witnessed. And all of it, they say, was because of Mary Grace Baker. Without her, they may never have gone. May never have offered that help. Her life continues to shine in ways none of us can fully see.
For those still following this thread, still remembering, still holding space for all the families, I wanted to share this: https://www.annielouisefoundation.org/blog/annie-louise-foundation-hill-country-flood-relief-visit
Praying today, and every day, for dermdoc and the entire Baker family - that they continue to feel the love, protection, and presence of the God who holds us all.
God bless Mary Grace. God bless all the Heaven's 27 girls, their families and loved ones. And God bless this community for refusing to forget.
Thank you.
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