I am sorry to admit that I had not been paying much attention to the news around Hurricane Katrina. I live in CT, my immediate family is in CT, and my extended family are no closer than NC to the storm's path. So, it really did not catch my attention, amidst the insanity of job and life. But I can't ignore it any longer. New Orleans is descending into mob rule and martial law. Mississippi was hit so badly that there are about 70 deaths and homes with bodies are not being emptied, but simply marked with paint for later clean-up.
Now is the time for Americans to pray for those hit by the disaster. And, if you have the money, to donate to the relief efforts. That link is to the American Red Cross, which is providing food, shelter, and emergency supplies to the victims. Also consider donating blood which is in short supply.
The toll from this horrible storm is not over, and the effects may well reach up into the north as the economy takes a hit and as oil pipelines are disrupted. Be praying for those directly hit, and be praying for the rest of us for the future.
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