It is difficult to put into words the generousity we are seeing from our community as our neighbours try and recover from the devastation of the June flood.
We have been inundated with calls about various community fundraisers, donations and volunteer rallies.
The support has been nothing short of remarkable and it is certainly welcomed by the residents in High River, Black Diamond, Turner Valley and the MD of Foothills.
Unfortunately, as with any disaster, in the days and weeks after the flood there are numerous heartbreaking stories of loss and tragedy.
Thankfully, as the rebuild has begun and residents return to their homes we have been buoyed not only by the outpouring of support, but every day we learn of wonderful stories of caring and charity.
When the giving starts, one never knows where it will end.
A hockey mom sends out one email which turns into an avalanche of donated hockey equipment. A group of neighbours put on a family barbecue for displaced High River residents camped out at John Paul II Collegiate. Local business owners donating truckloads of clothing to those in need.
The list goes on and on.
The pain of the June 20 flood will be felt for months and years to come. All the donated cloths and furniture cannot replace some of the irreplaceable treasures lost.
However, I hope people realize all is not lost.
Seeing friends, neighbours and complete strangers come together to hold up a hurting community is inspiring.
There is plenty of work to do, but those who lost homes, businesses or both can now see due to the selfless acts of the volunteers they will not be rebuilding their communities alone.
