Dear Editor,
We are so happy to be here. We had thought 2018 was out because our resort is closed for repairs. Our extended family has been coming for decades and many of us have timeshares. We closely follow news of St. Maarten after the hurricane. An enterprising daughter surfed the net and found a condo for rent.
We think of the island as our second home and want so much to be of help. Now that we have been here for several days, I have ideas. Is there a person in the government who is in charge of coordinating off-island help? Has anyone started to compile a list of people who still need tarps and what size?
Surely a major way we can help is by spreading the word that coming here can be joyful. There are places to stay if you search. Many restaurants and markets are open and doing lively business. We are going to a party in Grand Case. What could be better? Our old friends and new friends are so happy to be part of the rebirth of this island.
With hopes for guidance,
Barbara Houck
USA
