There was no changing his mind! He loaded up the back of his BIG FORD truck and headed out towards Houston. He's going to be looking for a location to donate his time, goods and talents to the rescue efforts.
Now that my fear has eased
I'm overwhelmed with pride for this guy. He has never been afraid to jump in where needed. Here's a couple of quick stories:
The Burning House
When my son was about 17 he was a lifeguard on the stand at a local pool. He looked across the field to see a house on fire. After checking with the other lifeguard to make sure the pool was safe he jumped the fence to run across the field. Once there he ran into the house to get people out. The people downstairs didn't even know their upper floor was burning! He didn't leave the scene until all people and animals were accounted for.Horses Running Wild
During a trip to the beach my son was observing some tourists on horseback. This was a pack of rented horses. The riders were inexperienced. They had just paid for the experience of riding horses on the beach. Just then a 4-wheeler came racing by revving up the engine and spooked the horses. They tore off down the beach with scared riders. My son snapped into action. One a dune buggy he rode up beside the horses and jumped on. Two horses were running together. He wrapped an arm around both necks and used his feet to start slowing them down.The Broke Down Vehicle
This story applies to many scenarios. On multiple occasions my son has stopped in adverse weather to help people get their car running or to get the people to safety. In once case there was an elderly lady in the squelching heat of Florida stranded with no help, no phone, no water... Not only did my son get her to safety he ended up taking the lady's pregnant daughter to the hospital since they had no ride!If it sounds a bit like I'm bragging... I am. I love this kid and his amazing heart to help others!
Today I'm at work, but I have several browser tabs open with flood and rescue maps so I can send info to my son as needed. I cannot be there, but I still want to contribute even if it means just sitting at this computer being eyes and ears for him.
If you feel like you'd like my son, Brody, with funds to cover the cost of gas and supplies, You can donate to my paypal using this email - daddykirbs [at] yahoo [dot] com . I will be sure to get all of those funds (plus lots more from me) to him to encourage him to keep up the good work.
UPDATE - 3:45pm Central: The Cajun Navy on Zello has routed my son to a rally point at the Deweyville High School. This is where he'll meetup with a team to get to work.
WOW! I had no idea this kind of response was possible! I will be sending the full amount of this posts earnings to my son for his efforts and supplies! I'm hoping too that he'll send me reports and pictures of the efforts to update me... so I can update you :) Thank you for the kind response and support!
I resteemed! I love it when people come to the aid of others. I graduated high school in West Texas and spent a summer in East Texas. I love these people and wish I could get up and go help. I'm the only provider in my family, so I have to help in my way. God bless your son!
we should get flood victims on steemit so they can accept micro donations impossible to send with bitcoin ad it $5 transaction fee
we should also tekll flood victioms who get insurance money to invest t all in crypto instead or rebuilding right away and then they will become soooo wealthy the flood will become a blessing in disguise!!
Nice work, god blesses you to
My cousin is down that way with there family boat ⛵ helping float people to safe ground.
I'm glad that the steemit community is helping people find safety and a small token of normality as a bottle of water go leaps and bounds for people who have been in a really bad spot. 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆
short time you got lot of vote. Seeing your post's vote, you're a good and smart writer.
Thank you. For your great writing and for sharing
Pray for the people in Houston!
It´s hard to lost family and house...
This is exactly why SteemIt can be the most powerful social media outlet. If we can help people just by "upvoting," we can become a giant for good in the world!
I think your son may be a super hero. Tell him he'll always have work here on Steemit lol.
Nice story you have post ,
I liked to read this.
I'm always sure that there are marvelous people like these, millions! Hope the efforts done reach all who needs them... I have full confidence they'll do! Thanks for showing how love really works.
so kind of you, i like this sharing.... hope to see your next post.... thanks
Events like these always bring out the best in people, as far as I am concerned. Everyone chipping in to help those in need is something we really need to see more of, but around natural disaster, etc., you see some awesome people doing great things like this. Drive safe and thank you for what you are doing. Upvoted and resteemed to spread the word.
How happy I am to revive the spirit of humanity again
Nice post. Resteemed.
Reminds me of my Mom who, when 9/11 happened, hopped in her little Ford Festiva and drove straight from Rochester all the way down to NYC to jump in and assist any way she could with the American Red Cross. God bless your son good sir daddy kirbs !
It's a good read @daddykirbs^^. Thanks for sharing!
This is amazing! great article and all the best!
I am Glad atleast some of the people care about , the Hurricane has damaged lot of places and its so sad , that people are trapped in thier homes. I pray for thier safety . Keep Calm.
Upvoted.
Upvoted and followed :)
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This disaster is going to be landmark event.
None witnessed like this before.
May peace prevail on Earth....
Thank you
very good
Wow those are some incredible stories of heroicism - congrats to the lad! Upvoted and resteemed
Your son has a heart of gold :) What a great post to read, with all the bad people in the world I am glad there is still some nice people that shine through!
Your writings and themes are always at the top of the magnificence deserve all admiration and votes
Shared! He is so much like you and your wife, yup lots to be proud of!
You have raised one heck of a son! Congratulations. You have reason to be proud.
Happy to see still good people out there
Wow he is a great person!!
Awesome!!!!!
post a good friend, I will wait for his next post
Much heart and "gusto"! Thanks for sharing.
great informations thank's for your post!
A human super hero 💪 Great !!
My two nephews from Waco have been down there for a couple days, with a boat, helping with rescues. It's great to see people helping each other out. I feel for all the folks that will have a long road of recovery ahead of them.
I am a native Texan, but traveling, and will not be back for a while, so good to see great heroes in action. also now following you
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Even though there's rare exception; most children are reflections of values instilled in them by their parents. Praise God for those, as your son, who have 'hidden' wings. Safe travels for your son; and, best regards for his safekeeping along the way.
Peace.
My measly little vote isn't worth much but maybe resteeming will get you some more valuable upvotes! What an awesome young man and a great dad.
Wow that is awesome. It just put chills down this dawgs spine. You taught him well. JOB WELL DONE!
I remember driving through Texas on I-10 to get my sister back to Florida several years ago. She'd lost her husband to cancer, and that to me felt like a rescue mission.
Your son is brave and has a heroes heart. G-d bless him.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure that was a difficult drive. Thank you for your kind words here.
Nice to see people working together, Houston needs all the help it can get.
This is AMAZING! I ve been telling everyone to do this and make REAL EFFORT! Save your money and you're can be like this! greatness!
Your son is so kind...you are so lucky because God gives you a diamond like him. I believe that what he does for people in Houston is because of love, love to everyone. His heart full of bless from God, he is not only a son for you, but also and angel for all people in Houston. I am sorry about your country. Harvey storm will leave USA soon because there are many kind people like your son in USA. God bless u all in America
Your son @daddykirbs has an extraordinary gifts from God. Not only he has the instant reflex to do the right thing but also keep himself safe.
You're very lucky to have a son like him and my prayers for his safe journey through a very brave and caring life. Please give my appreciation to him. Thank you for sharing your story.
Very good post! You deserve an upvote and resteem!
children who have a good heart
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Great effort and god bless you.
@daddykirbs Wonderful response from the hearts of people here. Brody is a great guy and a wonderful son. So glad you posted this. Thanks.
Congratulations @daddykirbs!
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