Sharon* scooped up her children and ran.
As Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, it destroyed almost everything in its wake. The deadly category five storm is the worst ever recorded for the island.
High winds ripped the roof off of Sharon’s house, forcing her and her children to flee for their safety during the night. She hurriedly picked up her baby, gathered her other young children and left everything behind.
As the storm subsided, Sharon quickly realized they had lost everything. But the scariest thing they had lost was her son Xavier’s insulin. As a Type 1 diabetic, it has been challenging to keep his blood sugar in check without his necessary medication.
When the Unto Disaster Relief team met Sharon and her children, they were able to provide them with meals and a water filter. They also prayed with and encouraged them.
Just two months before the storm hit, Sharon placed her faith in Jesus. Now, she is having to put her faith in action, believing God will meet their every need.
Your gifts of humanitarian aid tangibly expressed God’s faithful provision to this family. Unto teams plan to return to Jamaica and assist with ongoing rebuilding efforts.
*Names changed for security purposes.