On the morning of July 4, resident John Flowers awoke in shock to find floodwaters rushing into his home. In those first terrifying moments, he said his instinct was to pray—not only for himself and his nearby neighbors, but for those upstream, especially the camps.
When daylight came and the waters receded, John stepped outside to witness the devastating damage left behind across the neighborhood. But amid the destruction, he also witnessed something powerful: how God can turn disaster into closeness, compassion, and community.
Family members, neighbors, and numerous volunteer groups arrived to help, offering their time, strength, and kindness. One memory that especially stayed with him was the support of the Ingram ISD Athletic Director and coaching staff, who delivered food multiple times each day with genuine care—and brought much-needed laughter in the middle of hardship.
John also expressed deep gratitude for the help he received from the Community Foundation and the Episcopal Diocese, whose support helped him get back on his feet in remarkable fashion. He gave a heartfelt thank you to Brittney Lehmann and Jody Guerra, calling them “awesome.”
Reflecting on the months since the flood, John said he has seen this community come together with extraordinary strength despite heartbreaking losses. To him, Kerr County has become an example to the world of how a hurting community can turn to the Lord, stand together, and love and comfort one another through the mess.
He wants to thank every person and every agency that stepped in to help during the crisis. Whether their contribution felt small or large, he says it mattered deeply.
“God is good all the time. I am a very thankful survivor.”
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