Red Cross is a Blessing

My name is Pam Frank, I am the Interim Chapter Manager of the Adams County Red Cross. I was on the Board of the local chapter and in March the manager’s husband, who was the Sheriff of Adams County died of a heart attack. Angie Brown (Chapter Manager) was then appointed as Sheriff leaving the Adams County Red Cross without a manager. At the board meeting I spoke up and said I can do the job. Especially since hurricane season is right around the corner and there are people in our area that need to know the Red Cross is here for them. I was then appointed to be the Interim Chapter Manager. In the past two weeks I have worked 3 single family fires. Two of which where within 1/2mile from the volunteer fire dept. No one ever thinks about joining the volunteer fire dept. or the Red Cross until they need them. This is so said to me but at least I am able to help the families. There is only one problem. I have to drive back to the office and log on to the Red Cross website so I can activate the families credit card. This can take up to 4 long hours. There is NO reason it should take so long with today's technology. I should be able to activate the cards at the site. But because our Chapter is small we do not have the funds to update our computers and purchase the latest technology in order to help our clients immediately. We are also in need of a 4-wheel drive vehicle to be able to get to some of our clients. One of our clients lived down a road that was nothing but mud and it was raining at the time. I am trying to look for any grants that might help our Chapter. When I got the email about twitting for a chance at $100,000.00 for the Red Cross I thought I would at least try. The money would get put to great use. We would be able to help any client any where on the spot. I am praying our Chapter will be awarded the money. Also if any others that read this would like to help the Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross can call 601-442-3656 or send donations to 211 N. Union St., Natchez, MS. 39120. It would greatly appreciated.

We in Adams County are in a DEPRESSED community and we are looking for jobs to come to our community. This is why I am writing you today after receiving the email from Brian Rhoa on the subject Execs: Process Begins to Determine Centers of Expertise for Accounting I know without a doubt our community leaders would do what ever it takes to get the COE’s in Natchez, MS. I have been out of the work force for about 10yrs and do not understand with technology as it is the ARC is so for behind times. I was raised by a single mother with three children watching M.A.S.H. seeing the BIG RED CROSS everywhere. But over the years until Hurricane Katrina and Rita I did not know what happened to the BIG RED CROSS. I am very interested in the Red Cross because I like helping people in need. Since 2005 our nation has over come a lot of bumps in the road and we as a national organization need to learn how to put it in gear and roll on with the changes. But pay attention to what the needs are. There is so much red tape that bogs us down it is hard to move forward. I have a number of ideas that would be very cost effective and would put the BIG RED CROSS out there in a positive way.

You can go to http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2009/apr/06/frank-named-interim-manager-red-cross/ and http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2008/dec/12/red-cross-assists-county-residents/ to read up on the Adams County Red Cross. You can also go on my website to see who I am, http://www.scrapnontheriver.com/ and after, you should be able to tell I am a go getter and do not back down from a challenge. I would like to do what ever I can to help make the ARC in our community/nation more user friendly and service minded

Super Woman!

My husband wants to know how I plan on working at the Red Cross,work on Scrap~N~on the River and take care of him. I said with the Lord's help. I can do All things through Christ which strengthens me. That is what the Bible says. And I believe it! I have taken the interim chapter manager of the American Red Cross in Adams County. Please pray for me. Scrap~N~on the River is starting to fill up. Anyone wanting to sign up needs to do so as soon as possible. Also is you do not have your room yet you need to do that as soon as possible. I spoke with Lisa Bearnson last week and she is designing her classes. As soon as I get the classes I will post them. Lisa will be signing autographs on for books you can purchase them at http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/store/products/scrapbooking_with_lisa_bearnson_book_5
Lisa will also be speaking to everyone during he pajama party on "Finding Joy in the Jouney".

Now to let you know what is going on with momma. She is doing great because she can see the light at the end tunnuel with my dad. He has started walking this week. Thank the Lord! We call him pawpaw for the grandkids. Pawpaw is so ready to come home. His PT person has had to slow him down so he will not have a set back. Momma said to tell everyone thank you for your prayers.

God is in Controll

In the past month we have seen life long friends on a regular basis at the furnral homes. When I say life long friends, it is friends we do not see on a weekly or monthly basis. God knows what He is doing. Just last week I had to call momma and tell her my cuzin had taken a turn for the worst. His blood pressure was 55/28. Momma said God can interveen. I agreed but I had to be blunt with her and explain he was dieing. Mike was 41yrs old and has been fighting cancer for 3yrs. God was in controll and gave the family time to say goodby.

Mike is no longer hurting! Thank you God. God will be with the family and as long as they turn to God. It is All about FAITH!

We got good news about my dad Tue. The doctors are saying he might get to go home from the nursing home next month. Momma is so happy to think pawpaw will be home with her on a daily basis.

God has truely blessed Scrap~N~on the River by Lisa Bearnson attending the convention this year. The people signing up is just overwhelming. Maecee and I was on KNOE TV in Monroe LA. Tue. morning. You can see the segment at knoetv.com We have so many new people signing up. I am hoping everyone decorates their tables so we can show Lisa Scrap~N~on the River Girls just Wanta have FUN!

Boy Whata Day

We got up early this morning to bad news. I friends husband was found dead early this morning. Who just happens to be my husbands boss. Everyone in our county can not believe this. I just have to say it is all in God's hands. Please pray for our community.

Boy

Proud Mother of a Southren Man

I just found out Slick danced at the pageant. I have waited 20yrs to see my boy participate in the pageant but I did not get to see him. He was not prepared to dance but I understand he did a great job according to some people that was there. How this come about is as follows: He went to the pageant with one of his friends to see his friends girlfriend dance. He was dressed as always with jeans, the sleeves cut out of a t-shirt with boots. He was not at all dressed for the occasion but his friends girl choose Slick because the one that was suppose to be picked did not show up. Slick was not going to let a friend be humiliated by not having a partner. He did just what any SOUTHERN MAN would do. He got up and dance with her and had a great time doing it. His grandmother and I are so proud of him because he did not let that young lady down. I hope someone got a picture of him and will send it to me. Things do not always work out just as they are suppose to so don't stress the small stuff.

Be Good

I went to the Board of Supervisors meeting today. It has been so long since I had been. The last thing my hubsand said was "Be good and do not say anything". I said ok. Well he knows I can not just go and say nothing. But he was not there!lol When the subject of the county changing insurance carriers I could not be quiet. Why is the county changing insurance carriers when BCBS is doing a great job? The past few times the county change insurance we where notified after the fact. I would go to the doctor & give my ins. card then six months later find out a doctor bill was not paid because we where not covered at that time by that provider. By the time everything is figured out what had happened it was too late. We would have to pay the bill ourselves. I have heard of this happening to others too. Do you see why I could not just be quiet. I was nice I just ask some questions. Like why are we having open enrollment and the county is bidding for insurance? The Board of Supervisors said they were unaware of that. I explained that was one of the reasons I was in town. The other reason was to give the Board the numbers on the convention. So they would know what my family has been able to do in 5yrs. I invited all the Board members to come to the convention but I did for-warn them there is alot of estrogne in the convention center the weekend of July 23-25, 2009. LOL! My husband just called and said he heard I did NOT do what he said about being good and quiet. What can I say, I am just PAM!