Wendy Carlisle: News

This is well worth the time reading and watching the video. God Bless our Veterans.
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The elderly parking lot attendant wasn't in a good mood!

Neither was Sam Bierstock. It was around 1 a.m., and Bierstock, a Delray Beach, Fla. eye doctor, business consultant, corporate speaker and musician, was bone tired after appearing at an event.

He pulled up in his car, and the parking attendant began to speak. "I took two bullets for this country and look what I'm doing," he said bitterly.

At first, Bierstock didn't know what to say to the World War II veteran. But he rolled down his window and told the man, "Re ally, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you."

Then the old soldier began to cry. "That really got to me," Bierstock says.

Cut to today.

Bierstock, 58, and John Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach - a member of Bierstock's band, Dr. Sam and the Managed Care Band - have written a song inspired by that old soldier in the airport parking lot. The mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It encourages people to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.

"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "The WW II soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to thank them."

The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the song and accompanying photo essay have bounced arou nd nine countr ies, producing tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.

"It made me cry," wrote one veteran's son. Another sent an e-mail saying that only after his father consumed several glasses of wine would he discuss "the unspeakable horrors" he and other soldiers had witnessed in places such as Anzio, Iwo Jima, Bataan and Omaha Beach. "I can never thank them enough," the son wrote. "Thank you for thinking about them."

Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, maybe a Lee Greenwood type, but because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release it quickly, for free, on the Web. They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.

GOD BLESS each and EVERY veteran...and THANK you to those of you veterans who may receive this!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO HEAR THE SONG AND SEE THE PICTURES:

http://www.managedmusic.com/Music/PlayBeforeYouGo.php

Have you noticed The IRS spells 'theirs'?

Tax his land, Tax his bed
Tax the table, At which he's fed

Tax his tractor,Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes Are the rule

Tax his cow, Tax his goat,
Tax his pants, Tax his coat

Tax his ties, Tax his shirt,
Tax his work, Tax his dirt

Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think

Tax his cigars, Tax his beers,
If he cries, then Tax his tears

Tax his car, Tax his gas,
Find other ways To tax his ass

Tax all he has, then let him know
That you won't be done Till he has no dough

When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till He's good and sore

Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he's laid

Put these words upon his tomb,
' Taxes drove me to my doom...'

When he's gone, do not relax
Its time to apply inheritance tax

ALBANY, N.Y. - Bats are dying off by the thousands as they hibernate in caves and mines around New York and Vermont, sending researchers scrambling to find the cause of mysterious condition dubbed "white nose syndrome."

The ailment — named for the white circle of fungus found around the noses of affected bats — was first noticed last January in four caves west of Albany. It has now spread to eight hibernation sites in the state and another in Vermont.

Alan Hicks, a bat specialist with New York 's Department of Environmental Conservation, called the quick-spreading disorder the "gravest threat" to bats he had ever seen. Up to 11,000 bats were found dead last winter and many more are showing signs illness this winter. One hard-hit cave went from more than 15,000 bats two years ago to 1,500 now, he said.

"We do not know what the cause is and we do not know how it was spread, either from cave to cave, or bat to bat," said Hicks. "You have this potential for this huge spread."

The white fungus ring around bats' noses is a symptom, but not necessarily the cause. For some unknown reason, the bats deplete their fat reserves and die months before they would normally emerge from hibernation.

New York and Vermont environmental officials are asking people not to enter caves or mines with bats until researchers figure out how the infection is spread. There is no evidence it is a threat to humans, but officials want to take every precaution to avoid it spreading from cave to cave.

Bats are considered particularly vulnerable when they hibernate, a time when they can hang together tightly by the thousands. Indiana bats, a federally endangered species, are considered particularly vulnerable, though the highest death count has been among little brown bats.

Researchers with Cornell University and the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis. , are among those helping state environmental officials.

The bat die-off has some eerie similarities with "colony collapse disorder," the baffling affliction that began decimating honeybee colonies years ago. Scientists last fall said they suspected a virus previously unknown in the United States.

"I'm very concerned," Hicks said. "I can only hope that what we're seeing today will dissipate in the future."

You can help by making a donation to Bat Conservation International: www.batcon.org

There currently is a national campaign to build a new Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum & Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The current USS Arizona Memorial Museum is in desperate need of replacement and they are in need of donations. I know everyone is short of money these days, but if you can spare a small amount, please help to protect this sacred trust and all of the memorabilia and artifacts from the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Sadly, as you already know the vast amount we pay in taxes never goes for such preservations (how about the oil companies donating several million?). It is up to the American people to insure that this memorial will be available to future generations.

Visitthe website at: www.PearlHarborMemorial.com

“Yesterday, 7 December 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Our greatest tragedy ever would be to forget.

Shortly before 8:00 a.m. that Sunday morning the Japanese began attacking Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 servicemen and civilians and wounding 1,100 more. In addition to attacking Pearl Harbor that morning, the Japanese attacked American outposts in Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, The Philippine Islands, Wake Island, and on December 8th attacked Midway Island. That same day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared before Congress and made his speech asking for a declaration of war against Japan. During President Roosevelt’s speech to Congress, he made this statement: “I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.” When we forget and become complacent, history will repeat itself and tragedy will strike again as it did in 2001. Please take a few minutes and reflect on that tragic December day and remember of all the men who went to war for this great country and paid the ultimate price for freedom. Give thanks to those whom did returned home, though forever changed, who fought and endured horrific conditions and situations during their time in the war. It is our American duty to remember and educate ourselves of America’s past struggles to insure the future of this great country. All of our Veterans, no matter what war, fought to make the world a better place to live and we owe them the honor of keeping their memory alive. May God Bless America, each and every Veteran and keep those still currently in harms way safe and protected.

For a the complete story of Pearl Harbor, please visit the following website:
www.pearlharborattacked.com
www.pearlharbormemorial.com

On June 6, 1944 as American, British and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in the battle that is known as “D-Day,” President Roosevelt addressed the nation with a prayer. It is timeless and beautiful and would have been as appropriate for the soldiers of the American Revolution as it was for those fighting the World War of the time. I am adding it here so that we may say it for those fighting today:

Almighty God: Our Sons, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness in their faith. They will need Thy blessings. Their road will be long and hard, for their enemy is strong. He may hurl back our forces. Success may not come with rushing speed, but we shall return again and again; and we know that by Thy grace, and by the righteousness of our cause, our sons will triumph.

OTHER LINKS:
The American Revolutionary War:
http://www.myrevolutionarywar.com/

World War I – (“The War To End All Wars” or “The Great War”)
www.pbs.org/greatwar/ and www.firstworldwar.com

World War II:
www.pbs.org/thewar and www.worldwar-2.net

Korean War:
www.Korean-war.com and www.koreanwar.org

Vietnam War:
www.vietnamwar.com and www.thewall-usa.com

I’ve found some great new charity websites and would like to pass them on. These are sites where you can simply click a button to help donate food to animals in need, help preserve the rainforest, give books to the needy to combat illiteracy, give healthcare to children, free mammograms to women in need and food to those suffering from hunger around the world. Please remember to click the buttons daily. You can register at each website to receive a daily reminder to click. The more you click, the more you give. This is a free and simple way to help out. Also check out the gift shops of each site. They have some unique gifts and the proceeds will help the cause even further.

Help give food to animals in need at the Animal Rescue Site:
www.theanimalrescuesite.com

Help preserve endangered habitats at the Rainforest Site:
www.therainforestsite.com

Give books to combat illiteracy at the Literacy Site:
www.theliteracysite.com

Give healthcare to children of needy families at the Child Health Site:
www.thechildhealthsite.com

Give free mammograms to needy women at the Breast Cancer Site:
www.thebreastcancersite.com

Help end hunger around the world at the Hunger Site:
www.thehungersite.com

“Kilroy was Here“ has a special place in history. The slogan will forever be linked with World War II the same way “Let’s Roll!” will always represent September 11th to generations to come. The ‘‘Kilroy Was Here’’ slogan began as a doodle on the hulls of World War II battleships in the early 1940s when inspector James Kilroy of Halifax wrote it as a way to sign off on ship equipment. When the war broke out and the demand for ships became greater, the ships went into service without being painted, thus the phrase remained visible and caught on with US and Allied troops. The phrase soon began showing up on the sides of buildings, boulders and mountainsides, bridges, vehicles and military equipment all around the world. Shortly thereafter, a whimsical line drawing of a bubble-nosed man peering over a wall accompanied the slogan and turned it into a cultural symbol with a penchant for popping up anywhere. Kilroy offered a great boost to the morale of our troops abroad and those here at home. He was proof that the Allied troops were closing in and victory was at hand. Most recently, Kilroy is said to be showing up in Iraq! Kilroy is now being considered by the United States Postal Service for a Commemorative Stamp in its World War II Series. Please take a moment to request the Postal Service to move forth and issue the ‘Kilroy Was Here’ stamp and let this piece of history be immortalized forever.

To make a request to the Postal Service to issue the ‘Kilroy Was Here’ stamp, click here:
http://kilroywashere.org/_00-temp/USPS-REQ.html

To learn more about Kilroy, click here:
www.kilroywashere.org

It's now been six years and still seems like yesterday. A day that will live in infamy. Budweiser paid respects to 9/11 with this commerical - only airing it once as to not profit from the event. It's touching, classy, and very tastefully done. A "must see." Click the link below to view.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPMD3cK4wqo

To think cool during this blistering heat - think snowflakes! Check out the website completely dedicated to studying these tiny frozen crystals - Including many photographs of real snowflakes in all the beautiful shapes they take. Also read about the 'life cycle of a snowflake' and discover what makes them look the way they do! I found this site very interesting and I hope you get a chance to take a look.
www.snowcrystals.com

America will celebrate her 231st Independence Day this July 4th. I wonder, how many today celebrate the day without knowing the true meaning of it all? I can admit myself that in school I was never taught the details of American history – only a very summarized version of it all. It wasn’t until I studied it on my own that I learned not just about the Declaration of Independence and the events that lead up to it, but of the sacrifices made by those men who were strong and brave enough to take a stand for what they believed in – Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness. There were only fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. It’s difficult to believe that a group so small could bring about over throwing the British Government and as a result, changing the world forever.

Have you ever wondered who exactly were the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence? What kind of men were they? What was their fate after the Declaration and war?

Most were lawyers and jurists. Some were doctors, merchants, farmers and large plantation owners. They were all men of means and well educated and all held many different offices. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing that they would stand to lose everything when they did. Robert Morris and Carter Braxton, both wealthy men, used their wealth to finance the war and in the process lost everything and died in poverty. Additionally, James Wilson, Lewis Morris, Arthur Middleton, Francis Lewis, Richard Stockton and Lyman Hall lost their homes and property and died paupers as well. Several were captured by the British and were incarcerated for long periods of time in deplorable conditions. Several sustained injuries from fighting in the war that later took their lives. Later Thomas Jefferson, who was the author of the Declaration, ironically passed on July 4th while the Nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of our Independence.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor for the foundation of this Nation. Those men were light years ahead of any politician today and founded the greatest country with amazing wisdom and values. As Americans we have a duty to learn exactly how this great Nation came to be and who the men were behind it.

One must also remember that all the soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War were volunteers. They came from all levels of society and all walks of life. They left behind their families, their homes, occupations and businesses. Not one had experience in military combat and their Commander in Chief General George Washington had very limited experience himself. They endure the extreme elements and ravaging disease. They were hardly a match for the well trained and well armed Royal Forces. Our victory in the war was nothing short of a miracle. Divine Intervention. In total approximately 25,000 American lives were given during the course of the war.

As for our America of modern day, we are enduring a very dark time in our history. The problems which we face today are too numerous to name and detail, but I shall quote these words taken directly from the Declaration of Independence: 'That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.' We must remember that in a country ‘By The People, Of The People, For The People’ – we have the right to make a change and take back Democracy. We only need to stand together. Is anyone up for a tea party in Boston?

DON’T TREAD ON ME, Wendy Carlisle


To read the Declaration of Independence click here:
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htm

To read short biographies of each man who signed the document, click here:
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/index.htm

To read a copy of the Constitution of the United States, click here:
http://www.constitution.org/constit_.htm

“IT DOES NOT REQUIRE A MAJORITY TO PREVAIL, BUT RATHER AN IRATE, TIRELESS MINORITY KEEN TO SET BRUSH FIRES IN PEOPLE’S MINDS."-- Samuel Adams, organizer of the Boston Tea Party

“Arbeit Macht Frei” Those words greeted all those who passed through the gates of Nazi concentration camps throughout Europe. The english meaning is “Work Makes You Free.” But any hope of freedom was dashed almost instantly upon arrival to such camps. Freedom was an illusive dream.

I believe Holocaust Remembrance Day is one of great importance. In these modern times of demanding ‘political correctness’ it’s very easy to let the past slip away and be forgotten. But when the past is forgotten, we will repeat our past mistakes.

If you have never studied the Holocaust, I encourage you to do so. The sufferings of those the Nazi persecuted should never leave our memories. What they endured daily – we cannot even begin to comprehend. Not only for the physical sufferings inflicted, but also loss of their family and friends. Many times entire families perished. Can you imagine watching your mother, father, brother and/or sister starve or die from disease, gassed or executed on arrival because they were deemed unfit for work? Their bodies the thrown into a mass grave with others as though they were a piece of trash? Can you imagine being separated from your family altogether never to see them again not knowing what their fate had been? Such was the life that awaited those sent to camps like Dachau, Bergen-Belsen, Sachsenhausen, Treblinka and most famously Auschwitz I, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Auschwitz-Monowitz. There were numerous main camps and hundreds of sub-camps in constant use before and during the war.

Because of the anti-semitic attitude throughout the world at the time, few spoke out for those being persecuted and even fewer risked their own lives to help. But those who did should be honored and remembered such as Anna Wachalska, Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Sempo Sugihara, Raoul Wallenberg, André Trocmé, Father Pierre Marie Benoit, Gisi Fleischmann, Carl Lutz and Oskar Schindler with his infamous Schindler’s List just to name a few.

Even after liberation, massive numbers were left with nothing, their property and possessions taken and their families dead. Many still endured the anti-semitic attitudes long after the war was over. Many concentration camps were converted into homes for “displaced persons” after the war. Approximately, 11 million people had been displaced in Europe between 1939 and 1945. Many of those who had been imprisoned in the camps found they had nowhere else to go.

“There is no doubt this is probably the greatest and most horrible crime ever committed in the whole history of the world.” Those words of Sir Winston Churchill summarize the atrocities of the Holocaust. The Holocaust not only took the lives of 6 million Jews but from many other groups as well. Gypsies, Christians, political prisoners, the handicapped, those considered the “non-Aryan” or impure “race” and any others deemed “unworthy of life” by the Nazis suffered the same fate.

This Holocaust Remembrance Day, please take a few minutes and remember by visiting the websites listed below. Shalom! Wendy Carlisle

www.oskarschindler.com
www.auschwitz-muzeum.oswiecim.pl
www.holocaustchronicle.org
www.holocaustsurvivors.org
www.eliewieselfoundation.org

Easter is April 8th!

This is a bit early, but Easter is my favorite holiday. Not only for the pretty pastel colors and chocolate bunnies, it also means spring is here and with it, renewed life. The weather is at it’s best, the sun is shining, beautiful flowers and trees begin blooming. All around it makes me feel alive with renewed hope and new beginnings. In the same way the Crucifixion and Resurrection gives us renewed hope for redemption and opening the door to Heaven and ever-lasting life. Below is one of my all time favorite stories, The Legend of the Three Trees. It is the perfect story for the season:

THE LEGEND OF THE THREE TREES

Once there were three little trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first little tree said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty."

Then the second little tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull."

Finally the third little tree said, "I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill and look up to my branches, and think of the Heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me."

After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees.

When one came to the first tree he said, "This looks like a strong tree, I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter"; and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest.

At the second tree a woodsman said, "This looks like a strong tree, I should be able to sell it to the shipyard." The second tree was happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.

When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. The woodsmen said, "I don't need anything special from my tree so I'll take this one", and he cut it down."

When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for.

The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying the Kings and Queens to all parts of the World had come to an end. This was not the future he had prayed for.

The third tree was cut into large pieces and left alone in storage. The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams.

Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that he had held the greatest treasure of all time.

Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn't think he was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and he stood and said, "Peace" and the storm stopped. At this time, the tree knew that he had carried the King of Kings.

Finally, someone came and got the third tree. He was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying him. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that forever, when anyone looked upon him would think of the Heavens and God, for Jesus had been crucified upon him.

Each of the trees got what they had prayed for, just not in the way they imagined. So when things don't seem to be going your way, always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, He will give you great gifts.

Please check out the websites listed below.
God Bless, Wendy Carlisle

www.passionofchristmovie.com
www.shroudstory.com

Having to say goodbye is always difficult. Some people just have a special way of touching the world. You never realize the impact they have made on your life and on your heart until they are gone. God Bless Steve Irwin and his family.

Visit: www.crocodilehunter.com
To hear Bindi Irwin's memorial speech, click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5pBN3cE-2A

Due to an unfortunate association I have found myself a part of – I will not be doing much with music these days. There are those who are out only to make a buck and obtian a demo of their own material in the process. I am unable to move forward with the recording I have made for more than one reason. One being that the recording, even for a demo, is not acceptable to use for any kind of promotion. I cannot do anything further unless I re-record the material. I have also been told by several sources on Music Row that I paid far too much for what I have, nor have I been given songwriter/publisher information for 6 out of the 12 even after repeated requests for it. I apologize to those whose material it is for not giving the rightful credit to their work. I have removed 6 of the 12 songs in the "music" section. If you find you are the song writer on any of them that are left - please inform me. Because of all this, I’m going through some changes and re-evaluation of where I want this music thing to go. I’ve been thinking a lot about the possibility of singing back up for someone else as opposed to being a solo artist and of the possibility of putting my own band together.

In the meantime, check out the music clips of Abel Kane I have added to the music section. You’ll love what you hear. Be sure to visit the Official Abel Kane Website as well. I would love to hear from you all so drop me a line if you get the chance. God Bless All - Wendy

The Official Abel Kane Website:
www.abelkane.com
Abel Kane on My Space:
www.myspace.com/abelkane

It's not often to see the Star Spangled Banner written in it's entirety - all 4 verses. God Bless America!

Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen thro' the mist of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep.
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream
'Tis the star-spangled banner. Oh! long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footstep's pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave,
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation,
Blest with victory and peace, may the Heaven - rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, for our cause is just,
And this be our motto --"In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Sadly, another legend of country has passed. It seems we have lost so many in recent years. It's difficult to accept the world without them. God Bless Buck Owens.

As of today, the Hurrican Relief Fund is closed. Together, the CD Baby Artists raised $165,060.00 for the American Red Cross! Thank you to all who helped out on a great cause! Please remember the animals that are still displaced and in need and contact the Humane Society to find out how you can help.

On August 29, 2005 my song "That Dog'll Hunt" was featured on 98.9 WANT in Lebanon for the "Buy It or Burn It" contest. The listeners get to cast the vote on whether they'd like to buy or burn a song. Luckily, my song was voted a "Buy It!" (Sheeew!). In approximately 60 to 90 days they will be featuring another song off my CD. I will post the date and time when it's confirmed so check back!

I count in my blessings that neither I, nor anyone I know personally has had to face a disaster like that of what the hurricane victims are facing right now. And with the prices of everything these days, it’s a blessing if we can even make it from paycheck to paycheck. But still, there are fellow Americans that are in desperate need of help – so if it is at all possible for you to help out in any way, please do so. I am currently donating 100% of proceeds from my CD sales to the hurricane victims. You can follow the link to CDBaby to purchase a copy. You’ll be helping a fellow American and you’ll receive some “tunage” in return. :o) Thank you so much in advance for helping out and I am thankful that I am in this position to be able to use my music to help others. In addition, let’s not forget the pets and wildlife that are displaced as well. If you are able, you can make a donation to the Humane Society to get food, fresh water and medical care to the animals in need. I have added the link to the Humane Society on my link page as well. Thanks and God Bless!