Messages of support and prayer continued on Sunday for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River.
Park Cities families have begun tying green ribbons around trees to show support for neighbors affected by the floods. Volunteers told Park Cities People that disposable green tablecloths work well as ribbons, and can be ordered from Amazon.com.
Former President George W. Bush shared a statement of support for flood victims:
On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting. We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling. Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know. We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe. We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.
The Housson Center is making free counseling services available to those affected by the floods who are in need of support. The center can be reached at 214-351-0053.
The Housson Center suggested following its Instagram page, @thehoussoncenter, where it will respond to messages and post resources, and the Instagram page of its trauma specialist, @eveawiley, who is posting resources.
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Eleven Camp Mystic campers were still missing as of 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Fifty-nine people had died in the flooding, including 38 adults and 21 children, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.
Several Camp Mystic campers from the Park Cities remained missing on Sunday. Three Park Cities girls were confirmed to have not survived the floods.
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