Category Archives: Hurricane Katrina – 10 years Later

2015 marks the ten year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.
It seems like yesterday. Yet it seems so long ago.
Join the journey of remembering how God redeemed, restored, and brought the promise of tomorrow after the flood waters receded.

Sounds of Help

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.” Isaiah 58:10 (NLT) Pounding hammers echoed in the cool December air along … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Katrina Christmas:  December 25th, 2005

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

Day 119 Christmas 2005 Dear Family and Friends  I was so consumed with post hurricane Katrina cleanup that I could not fathom sitting down and writing my Christmas newsletter. However, my sister-in-law Amy inspired me with her Christmas newsletter and … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Katrina Conquerers:  December 21st, 2005

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

Day 115 I just noticed that it’s been a couple of weeks since my last email. How time flies. And four days until Christmas. The season is a bit harder this year. I want to be joyous, but the many … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Katrina Conquerers:  December 8, 2005

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

Day 102 Whew. Another exhausting day. I took the day off from work because we had several workers coming to the house. As I waited for arrivals, I took advantage of the time, cleaning the upstairs bedrooms and getting them … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Katrina Conquerers:  December 7th, 2005

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

Day 101 We moved back into our house on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. We actually started staying at the house Monday night. Mark’s house (where we’ve been staying) is on the market for renters. This morning, I finally sit … Continue reading →

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