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Day 6 It is hard to believe that it is a holiday weekend. It definitely doesn’t feel like one for those affected by Katrina. We went to Costco today and started stocking up water, non perishable foods and other items … Continue reading →

Day 5 We didn’t get as much accomplished today as I would have liked, but we’re taking one day at a time. By the time we finished talking on the phone to everyone (work, family and friends), it was time … Continue reading →

Day 4 Today dawned clear and beautiful and I hugged my children, thankful they are safe and comfortable. So many mothers are waiting with their children to be evacuated in sweltering temperatures, fearing for their safety and wondering when they … Continue reading →

Day 3 As the shock slowly fades, reality becomes overwhelming. Emotions are fragile and bubbles of grief fracture the feeble attempts I make to maintain composure. I found myself this morning and throughout the day, on the edge of tears. … Continue reading →

Day 1 Where does one begin? As we watch the devastation unfold on television, words are insufficient. How does one understand towns that no longer exist or a city that is slowly becoming a lake. How does one comprehend the … Continue reading →