Shelter from the Storm

I can't say it enough

I have so many people to thank for their support! After only being able to come online via my cell phone, the area of the city where I currently live finally received repairs so that I can have Internet access through my PC again. It took almost a year for the repairs to be completed. Such is the progress, here in New Orleans. Sometimes I think we're doing okay given the scope of the disaster, and then there are times I think we're living up to the stereotype that the people and life in the South are slow. Ninety percent of the time, though, I think we're rebuilding as fast as possible. After all, New Orleans will never be the same, and rebuilding thousands of homes and lives won't happen overnight.

Nonetheless, I'm happy to be online again, and working on thanking everyone for their support, concern, and gifts.

Thank you to everyone who has helped in some way, whether you donated money, clothing, or housing, or came to help gut moldy houses and help clean up the city. Thanks for even just thinking of us, not only here in Louisiana but also in Mississippi. Thanks for easing the suffering.