Our Team continues to stand-by for orders in response to Ike's arrival. As you may recall, Ike was a handful when married to Tina. Sorry, but that just came to mind.
As we wait, we have done some training as a team and have gotten to know one another as we share meals and time together. In addition to our North Carolina team, we have been joined by medical team members from Nevada, Florida, Iowa and Ohio. It's a pretty cool deal as everyone here has the same passion for serving others in a time of hurt and crisis. This is a national response and I'm glad to know that our government has all of these resources in place.
I have discovered opportunities to minister people in a variety of ways. I am convinced that even if we never get into the middle of a great disaster, God has allowed me to do what I do best: take care of people.
We have a team meeting each day and learn about the current situation regarding the storm and any possible movements of teams that may involve us. While we are prepared to render aid, have all the equipment and skills necessary to do so, and wise people making plans; Ike is still in control of our next moves.
Presently, we are waiting to see if Ike plays with the Keys. If there is any damage there, a couple of strike teams (5 person teams consisting of Dr. Nurse, Medics) will be sent in via helicopter to do an assessment. If needs are discovered, our team will likely be flown in via military aircraft to set up a field hospital. Because Texas is in another Region, it is not likely we will respond that far west. However, nothing is discounted until the damage is assessed.
If you feel confused by all of this, then you get a taste of our daily questions to determine where we will go next and what we will do. As I mentioned earlier, Ike is in control. Overall, this is an awesome operation involving thousands of dedicated, well trained professionals who have a heart for helping others in a time of crisis.
Stay tuned.
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