Ma Siss's Place: A flood of troubles

Ma Siss and her friends and family cook a meal to serve each week after the Saturday afternoon worship. From left, are Nadaje Hendrix, Tammie Llobet, Ma Siss, Keisha Brice and Shirlene Brice, preparing for a Thanksgiving service.
Ma Siss and her friends and family cook a meal to serve each week after the Saturday afternoon worship.

From left, are Nadaje Hendrix, Tammie Llobet, Ma Siss, Keisha Brice and Shirlene Brice, preparing for a Thanksgiving service.

(Globe Staff Photo / Pat Greenhouse)