My heart goes out to the residents of the Gulf States that were ravaged by the hurricane. Please stay strong and take care of your neighbors and strangers in need of kindness. I don’t want to believe what I’m seeing on CNN. Why isn’t there more help? More National Guard? (Oh, that’s right, they’re in Iraq.) Why couldn’t they get the area evacuated in time? Why does it sound like there wasn’t even a plan in place for the people without transportation?
Thank you, President Bush, for cutting your vacation short a few days after the hurricane. You truly go above and beyond the call of duty.
One of my favorite things I’ve ever written on this page is the entry about my first twenty-four hours in New Orleans. It’s hard to believe that those streets I found so beautiful are now the scene of complete anarchy. I’m sure that we’re seeing the worst stories, that there are examples of compassion and dignity that aren’t being shown in lieu of sensational and frightening images. I can’t watch it anymore. I can just donate and trust that it is used to make it better. Every little bit helps. Consider donating, if you haven’t already.
Louise in Metairie, I hope that you are safe.
