Good mornin' from No'leans!
What a Sunday it was! We started the day (after breakfast) with a tour of the sanctuary and Pastor Gary's enlightening, delightful description of the effects of the flood, and the surprising way in which the congregation's prayers were answered: We were thinking of making some little changes, but God thought maybe BIG changes were in order!
As the community gathered, Ray and I took a walk around the neighborhood. Although the houses in this neighborhood do not seem structurally unsound, at least 60 % of the houses have a FEMA trailer in the driveway.
I have more to say, but Team Kokua (Hawaiian word for "care") is on for setting up the lunch stuff, so I have to run. For now I will just emphasize how thorough the hurricane was. Individual still shots and even video footage cannot, CANNOT convey the extent of the damage, the number of destroyed and damaged houses in the 9th Ward, St. Bernard's Parish, near Tulane and Loyola, and all over. Astounding. Amazing.
Team's calling. There's a lot to share, from all of us.
Aloha & shalom --
Diva Dot
posted by The FCCB Katrina Work Team @ 5:05 AM
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3 Comments:
Thank you for your postings - it's great to hear from you and see your photos. We are with you and send prayers for strength and good humor in the face of what must be a startling situation. Please tell the folks there that we're praying for them as they work to put their lives back together.
Mary Fujii
What is the name of the church where you are staying?
Enjoyed your postings!! Thinking of you all and sending you love and prayers,
Kathy Helliesen
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