Nature has struck once again and while many of us sit in our
dry snug homes, hundreds of thousands of people are without a
roof over their heads, food for their kids or a place they can
call home. Many of the most heavily hit in New Orleans and
surrounding miles are among the poorer population of the area
and without household insurance, so they are literally left
homeless and destitute. We as a nation of caring humans, will
see this disaster through, just as we have so many times in our
history. Four years ago, we suffered a loss of three thousand
plus people in an horrendous attack disaster. So many loved ones
lost. So much grief. The tragedy of Katrina has left not only
the grief, but the aftermath. Homeless, possible plagues, rabid
animals and venomous watersnakes, stagnant water, broken levees
and so much more. It will take years for the southern coastal
regions of this country to recover. Old historic spots like the
Big Easy may never recover, so much has been lost. Relief effort
is in full swing and the Red Cross can use as much of a donation
as you can muster. They tend to discourage items donations
because of the vast time and energy of many people that it takes
to collect, sort and distribute these items. Please consider
donations of money. EVERY cent helps. If you have items to
donate, please contact your local churches and religious
organizations. You'll find relief efforts and volunteers through
them who have the manpower to distribute item-donations. From
Houma to New Orleans and on to Biloxi, Katrina raged, wiping out
families, homes, businesses and property to such an extent that
much will remain unrecoverable. A disaster of these proportions
has jettisoned volunteers into action and these volunteers are
working ceaselessly to ease the horrific plight of the refugees
of this deadly show of Nature's power. Despite the damage and
heartbreak, these people will likely try to rebuild their homes,
culture and dignity in the face of such devastation. They have
in the past and will face the future once more. With our help
and the help of so many good and decent people, these folks can
get their lives back. The cities and towns so hard hit can begin
to take shape and regrow. We all get by with a little help from
our friends. Give what you can ...and know you've touched a
life. _______________
About the author:
About The Author Lee Davis has been writing for over 35 years
and is published in many formats including print books, print
articles, online publications and poetry and erotica
collections. Her work ranges from op-ed pieces to humor to new
age to adult fiction. See a selection of Lee's work at
http://www.1pov.info
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