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Jun 22, 2019 12:22:36   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
kerry12 wrote:
Thank you again everyone for your comments. Really not looking for a pat on the back, although greatly appreciated. Just wanted to bring attention to some of the living conditions on these Native American Reservations. As far as raising a big family, family is important to them and many live in family camps as does this family, so they do have support from other members of the camp. There are about 6 families in this family camp.


I understand the concept of families. What support from the other 6 families in the stated family camp did they have in their living conditions? That support came from a bunch of guys from Pennsylvania. That level of sharing gave both parties great joy. Given the economic hardship, how can they afford to raise all these children?
I think the greater level of attention should be focused on educating the children so they can have the choice to continue their lives there or improve upon their life situation. Otherwise, there will be no change. Those six children multiplied by how many others will, in turn, have children that cannot be supported by themselves or within any group environment. Personal responsibility and education have to be the direction otherwise your children and grandchildren will be in your shoes for the unforeseeable future.

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Jun 22, 2019 12:34:39   #
JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington
 
Thank you for your time and investment in materials to help this family.

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Jun 22, 2019 12:54:33   #
GeneS Loc: Glendale,AZ
 
There are 10's of thousands of native Americans in the same boat here in the southwest.
Government officials don't seem to care, or they but money in to a corrupt bunch that
should be used to help with water and electricity. Housing is terrible for them and some walk
5 hours for water.

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Jun 22, 2019 13:33:51   #
no12mo
 
What an act of compassion! We need more of this on our planet.

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Jun 22, 2019 14:14:39   #
trinhqthuan Loc: gaithersburg
 
kerry12 wrote:
This past fall, we received word that there was a young Navajo family in drastic need of there house being weathered in. You could sit inside and look to the outside through the roof and side walls. For those who have never been out on the Reservation, the winter is very cold and windy and not much protection. Our team went out in late April to get them weathered in. Another team went out in May to work on the inside. They had no electric or running water which is the case for about 56% of those on the reservation. We couldn't do anything about the water but did get electricity to them and a new metal roof and also wrapped the house and put new T-111 siding on. This is a family of 7 with another one on the way. The house is less than 400 sq. ft.. Here are a few before and after photos.
This past fall, we received word that there was a ... (show quote)


Nice job, great heart, good people..

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Jun 22, 2019 14:46:58   #
Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI
 
Looks like the family will be warm and dry for the winter. Great job.

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Jun 22, 2019 16:37:17   #
johnnievegas
 
we can't pay for illegal aliens and our own citizens. Plus give Congress a raise.

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Jun 22, 2019 16:50:59   #
Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM
 
kerry12 wrote:
This past fall, we received word that there was a young Navajo family in drastic need of there house being weathered in. You could sit inside and look to the outside through the roof and side walls. For those who have never been out on the Reservation, the winter is very cold and windy and not much protection. Our team went out in late April to get them weathered in. Another team went out in May to work on the inside. They had no electric or running water which is the case for about 56% of those on the reservation. We couldn't do anything about the water but did get electricity to them and a new metal roof and also wrapped the house and put new T-111 siding on. This is a family of 7 with another one on the way. The house is less than 400 sq. ft.. Here are a few before and after photos.
This past fall, we received word that there was a ... (show quote)


Excellent work and thanks for being one of the “points of light”!

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Jun 22, 2019 17:08:55   #
Wmetcalf Loc: Rogersville, Mo
 
God bless you.

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Jun 22, 2019 18:18:39   #
Peter Braun Loc: Los Angeles, California
 
It is commendable what a job a good deed for all.

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Jun 22, 2019 18:27:52   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
Great job...

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Jun 22, 2019 20:03:42   #
blackhorse 1-7
 
Doing good has its own rewards. Well Done!

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Jun 22, 2019 21:47:29   #
Shel Loc: Lecanto FL
 
You let some sun light into the lives of the members of the family. I am certain that the joy that they felt was shared by the volunteers who helped in this transformation.

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Jun 23, 2019 01:39:21   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
I'm thrilled to see Churches do this type of work, Kerry. What you have done will change the quality of life for 7, now 8 individuals.

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Jun 23, 2019 03:10:22   #
JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii
 
Mahalo for all the kind work your mission provided. It is so heartwarming seeing so much kindness. May God bless all of you.

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