Reflection from Nicole Green
This morning we tarped a roof. A steep, slippery roof with a large hole that had to be covered as soon as possible. Otherwise, insurance would not cover repairs, because additional rain damage could not be distinguished from initial tornado damage. By we I mean the guys tarped the roof and I held the ladder still when they climbed up or down. I excel at ladder-holding. It’s a vital role.
We didn’t tarp the roof with just any old tarp. The tarp was fantastic. It was a Harrah’s Casino advertisement, and it was large enough to cover at least three roofs.
While busy not holding the ladder, I ate fresh spearmint leaves and struck up a conversation with Debbie, whose house we were tarping. We share the personality trait of trying to singlehandedly save the world without knowing how to take care of ourselves. Debbie is focused on being strong. On staying strong, to support family, friends and neighbors who rely on her strength. She is praying for all of Joplin, and for hope and strength that exceed the amount of pain and hurting, to come from the aftermath of the tornado.
Just after we got the tarp up, the rain started. Levels of rain that, as a Team Rubicon teammate put it, are equal to a cow peeing on a flat rock.
Nicole Green
Former Captain, USAF
TR tarps a roof with a banner advertisement for Harrah's Casino - thanks Harrah's!
Love your sense of humor and bravery in being (I think) the only female amongst the group. We all find our niche, but I am thinking you have contributed much more than just “holding the ladder”. Thank you!
Nicole,
You are a great writer! So funny! Please write more!
Talents: ladder holder and comedy writer.
Impressed!
Seriously!
Donna in Wisconsin
Nicole, Thank you for your ear.
Anytime you want to chew on some fresh spearmint you know where to find me. God bless you all. Thank you again for all you and TR do, we are lives that have been touched by your kindness and unselfishness. I agree, KEEP writing! Hope to keep in touch with you. Later 