My Heart Breaks For Houston

Nearly 5 years & 8 months ago I moved down to Houston for the first time to complete my student teaching.  Not knowing if any of us would return or not that fall, my roommates & I made sure to make the most of our 4 months there.  However, that August I did move back to start teaching.

I started my life on my own in Houston.

My first grown up job was in Houston.

My first time living completely on my own was in Houston.

My first adult friends were made in Houston.

I fell in love in Houston.

I had my heartbroken more than once in Houston.

I went from college kid to full blown adult in Houston.

I became independent in Houston.

I made countless memories in Houston.

I loved Houston.

I hated Houston.

I fell in love with two stepping & Texas country in Houston.

I did the tourist things in Houston.

I did the local things in Houston.

I spent my first 3.5 years figuring out adulthood, & watching hundreds of my seniors grow up in Houston.

Because of the many people I still know in Houston, both friends & former students, my Facebook feed is about 95% Hurricane Harvey related.  And as much as it makes me want to cry, I'm glad.  I like knowing the people that I care about are safe.  I love seeing how the people of Houston have come together to help each other out.  Whether it be posting safe locations, sharing information about those who need help, or videos & pictures of people actually getting help.  My heart absolutely breaks for everyone not just in Houston, but also those along the coast who have experience the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

If you want to help out here is a list of ways that you can donate, & not just money.

Another place you can donate to, & where I'm donating, is the flood relief fund set up by JJ Watt.