One picture says a lot about Red Cross service

While out at Rocky Mount's Englewood Baptist Church, where Gov. Bev Perdue was touring the Red Cross shelter Monday morning, I came across this photo of Red Cross volunteer Rebekah Cain taking care of one of the youngest residents of the shelter. I snapped a picture of Rebekah and little Tyler Morris as she stood in the shadow of a Red Cross trailer, trying to stay out of the heat and away from any distractions that might keep the tired toddler awake.

Evacuation shelters can be difficult for youngsters, which is why the Red Cross urges parents to bring toys and games for the children. The youngest children can easily become over-excited in a new environment and have difficulty sleeping. In those situations, it's great to have dedicated volunteers like Rebekah who are willing to do whatever it takes to keep the children happy and let them get the sleep they need.