Texans helping Texans
Regarding “A precious delivery,” (A2, Feb. 22): Pablo Pedraza’s journey to get a little girl her necessary medicine is spiritlifting during some dismal times. I admire his perseverance and sheer nerve taking on the terrible road conditions to help someone in desperate need. I hope his superiors recognize what a rarity it is to have a worker such as him, and appreciate his dedication. Bob Gayle, Houston
Regarding “‘We are blessed to be a blessing,’” (A3, Feb. 17): The actions of Houstonians to help others has been inspiring to many of us across the nation: individuals risking their own lives on the roads to keep others from being stuck and
freezing in their cars, Mattress Mack opening his stores to give shelter to the marooned and forsaken, Mayor Sylvester Turner turning mindfully to the needs of his citizens.
The inspiration was necessary to purge me of the anger at the inaction or dumb choices made by other Texas politicians. We all know who they are, but may our fingers be used for repairing, not for pointing — except for inking in the best choices for the next election.
Just as keeping America strong has meant connecting to other nations, perhaps Texas can connect with other states and still be the Lone Star State in ways that don’t hurt its people. After all, I wouldn’t be writing this letter if there weren’t people in Texas that I cared about. Sometimes internal maps don’t have rigid boundaries.
Michael Kiefel, Walla Walla, Wash. Regarding “With piles of blankets and socks on hands, nursing homes battle freeze,” (A1, Feb. 20): Kudos to Erika Parrish at Bayou Pines Care Center. She didn’t get on a jet to Cancun, she stayed and fought for her patients. We need more people like her in government!
Susan Dressel, La Porte