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.

Looking Back>Things Hurricane Katrina Taught Me: October 10th, 2015

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

There is life after the storm. It was hard to see it then, when I worked in a gutted house, bleaching studs against future mold, when I impatiently learned how to sheetrock and mud and sand (and how not to), when … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Katrina Conquerers:  October 10th, 2005

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

Day 43 Three day weekends. I love them. Ladies, let me tell you about a wonderful weekend. I think I’ve mentioned to some of you about a couple of Bible studies that I’ve participated in. The studies are by Beth … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Katrina Conquerers:  October 5th, 2005

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

Day 38 It gets harder and harder for me to feel sorry for myself, when I see the progress we’re making on our home. Granted, we don’t have flood insurance, so we’re paying for all the repairs and replacements out … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Things Hurricane Katrina Taught Me: October 3rd, 2015

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

I still cry when I remember. When something deeply impacts our life, time may move on, life may resume, wounds may heal, but those powerful memories remain. As I prepared each blog for its 10th anniversary post,  I couldn’t help but relive it. … Continue reading →

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Looking Back>Katrina Ongoing Repairs:  October 1st, 2005

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

Day 34 Thursday we accomplished a great deal. Rocky is almost done sheetrocking the kitchen. Jon and I worked on the bedrooms. We are learning a great deal about mudding and sanding sheetrock. It only takes a couple of mistakes … Continue reading →

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