On Monday, I found out that the family I work with in South Seattle had come down with swine flu and their power had been shut off. It’s hard to imagine being sick and not being able to take a hot shower or warm up some soup.
After four days of phone calls and Internet pleas, the lights have been turned on and the heat is back for the family. We managed to raise enough through online donors, the salvation army, family and friends to pay their full electric bill!
Thank you to all people who helped make this possible. Your kindness and generosity are inspiring. The family is extremely grateful to each of you.