MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For a group of elderly tenants who have faced months of difficulties and felt forgotten and trapped in their own homes, being touched by an angel seems unlikely.
After enduring months of hardships and adversity, many tenants at Serenity Towers were inspired by Larry Hunter, who is the director of Touched by an Angel. He is a man who has stepped in as a beacon of kindness and showed that even in the darkest times, there are those willing to lend a helping hand.
He said he's no saint.
“We just buy a lot of stuff and go to the neighborhood, trying to take a bite out of crime.”
However, some of the elderly residents of Serenity Towers, who were trapped in the building declared a public nuisance without access to food and supplies, would beg to differ.
“It’s so important, having someone to help us through these hard times,” one resident said, expressing gratitude.
With the power out and elevators just starting to work again, many of these Memphis residents hadn’t been able to leave their apartments for days.
“When I see the people on TV and look into their eyes, they feel like they’ve lost hope,” Hunter said. “They feel like politicians have forgotten about them, the pastors have forgotten about them.”
But Hunter won’t forget and will continue fighting until these people are saved.
“We see the cries of the people, we see the tears, and we see the hurt in their eyes,” he explained. “As we leave today, they have hope. They believe that somebody cares about them. That is a great feeling.”
Hunter and his family engage in similar initiatives every four days in different parts of Memphis. If you are interested in donating or finding out if Touched by an Angel will be coming to a community near you, visit their website HERE.