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(source)It took a while to find the veteran who was blinded in the war and then lost his home to the tornadoes, but with help from the Veterans Administration hospital, we finally found Staff Sgt. Jason Pepper (retired). He had just moved out of the motel where he was staying and had found a temporary home to move into.

He was very moved by the offer to help, and I felt his modesty kept him from any further TV coverage that was being pursued by the local media. (They had picked up on the story from other sources.)

The Church of Christ Disaster Relief center in Nashville will stay in touch with Pepper to help him when he either rebuilds or finds a new permanent home. The center has already sent tens of thousands of dollars worth of goods to the victims of this set of tornadoes.

Disaster is not something that strikes some people but not others. Disaster victims can be those who have given a great deal, those who have nothing to give.

Many victims are uncomfortable receiving aid and publicity about their situation. Still it is important to - when so compelled - to provide aid when you can do so.