A Texas Reflection on Loss, Resilience, and Community
Some storms pass quickly. This one didn’t.
As I write this, Central Texas is grieving. Kerrville. Hunt. Georgetown. These names have been echoing in our hearts the past few days—not for their beauty or charm, but because of the floods that changed everything and of the lives lost. Because of the pain no family should ever have to bear.
Little girls at summer camp. Families in retreat. Roads washed out in the blink of an eye. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them—the parents who got the call, the counselors doing everything they could, the unimaginable grief that now sits heavy over the Hill Country.
I didn’t experience flooding in my neighborhood, and for that, I’m grateful. But staying dry doesn’t mean staying untouched. This is Texas, and when part of our state hurts, we all feel it. We don’t wait to be asked. We show up.
That’s the beauty in all this heartbreak—the way Texans rally. In the past few days, I’ve seen strangers become family. Volunteers braving washed-out roads to bring food and water. Churches and nonprofits are stepping in without hesitation. People are opening up their wallets, homes, and hearts.
Because when tragedy strikes, we don’t just watch—we act.
How You Can Help the Flood Victims in Kerrville, Hunt, and Georgetown:
Donate Supplies
Organizations across Central Texas are collecting toiletries, diapers, food, bottled water, and clothing. Check local drop-off locations through groups like the Junior League of Austin or the Austin Disaster Relief Network.
Make a Financial Contribution
If you’re able, donate to organizations already on the ground:
Hill Country United Way
Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR)
Local chapters of the Red Cross
Volunteer
From clean-up to community support, your time is needed. Even just a few hours can make a difference.
Use Your Voice
Share verified fundraisers, supply drives, and emergency info on your social media. You never know who’s looking for a way to help.
Keep the Families in Your Prayers
For the parents who won’t tuck their little girls in tonight. For the kids who saw more than they ever should have. For the first responders who carry these stories with them forever.
Final Thoughts
This week has reminded me of two things:
Nature is powerful and unpredictable.
So is the love and strength of Texans.
We can’t undo what happened. But we can honor the lives lost by taking action, by supporting the communities grieving right now, and by holding space for one another in the days ahead.
If you're feeling helpless, don’t. Even a small gesture can mean the world to someone. Together, we can lift each other up, rebuild what's broken, and remind the world why Texas is more than a state—it’s a family.