A MEMBER IN NEED OF SUPPORT


Many of you know david_ten.  David has been a respected and knowledgeable member of this forum for some time.  His musical journey has taken him down an interesting and thoughtful pathway.  He has always been a gentleman with a positive thing to say. When other members were at life's end, it was David who reached out to them. 

I have had the privilege of getting to know David a bit outside the realm of this forum. Sadly, David's safety and home encountered some trying times with the recent devastating hurricane in New Orleans.  Fortunately, he and his family are safe. However, his home sustained significant damage.  Trying to move forward with limited water, food, gasoline, and no electric service has been difficult indeed.

Please offer David a word of encouragement and/or your prayers during this difficult time. I'm sure he would appreciate that.  Yet one more reminder of all that we have to be thankful for.

corelli
Thank you so much for your prayers, kind words, and outreach.

There are folks much, much worse off than us. Many who have lost everything.

Individuals and organizations from all over the U.S. and locally are helping out, in so, so many ways. It is amazing to witness.

Communities farther away from the coast are making progress and are slowly returning to ’normalcy.’ The progress made in just over a week is significant in those areas.

The stereo gear is in good shape, as far as I know. I will know more once I can power the gear on. Components which were not in use were against the wall that took the hit. There was water damage in that area. Lost one TV where the chimney collapsed.

The wing of the house that is damaged is fully tarped now. Waiting for the insurance adjuster to assess before the tree can be completely removed.

Most importantly, we are all fine. In a strange way it has been an enriching experience. Suffering and hardship have delivered perspective, life lessons, and appreciation for many things usually taken for granted. Neighbors and strangers have come closer together and are helping each other out. Faith is re-invigorated and recharged.

As a friend shared with our seven year old son, none of this is taught in school.

It is wonderful hearing the connections many of you have shared with South East Louisiana and with the regions up north that were impacted by this storm. Thanks.
@Corelli,
David and I communicate quite regularly off this forum. I knew he had sustained considerable property damages but most thankfully no personal  injuries to him or family. This is the great news! Material things will be repaired or replaced and David and family will recover and move onward.

@corelli I really appreciate that you initiated this thread and I’m very happy with the outreach of Audiogon members toward David and his wonderful family.
Charles
David_ten

our family sends positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Stay strong. 
David, thanks for checking in and I think we would all agree that our lives are more value than our high fire gear