Quote From: plainsmanYour church group?? Perhaps it would have been better for you to have stayed home and just watched the media coverage. I think that most of the volunteers were there to help out, not to judge. EVERYONE in the region was affected; however, the concentration of
Citizens and the economic impact to the city (and our Nation)- not to mention the atrocity of ignorance on the part of the leaders and planners - were of such an impact that it merited most of the attention. If you didn't see much devastation it is obvious you didn't get out of your French Quarter hotel much; I drove through the City a few times and saw plenty of devastation. And no, my demolished home in Slidell isn't mentioned much either, but I don't cry about the lack of noteriety. I'm glad that you have had the opportunity to return to your pristeen life, and I hope you don't have to ever again suffer the indignity of being called to an area that's "not so bad".
I lived in New Orleans East. You apparently did not travel east or in the 9th ward. We were hit so hard that we are still not back home. The work is progressing and we should be back by October. Stop judging us! We love our home and you obviously are commenting on a small percentage of people that rented and have moved on for many reasons. I am glad you are no longer here because you would only fuel the many misconceptions the media have chosen to air.
Thanks to the many people who came to help us. You are always in my prayers and I hope that God blesses you abundantly.
Cathy, watch the stones you throw through your glass house ... the stones may cause a crack and allow water to flood your home too!!
