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September 06, 2005
Blessings
Are you reading this right now from your home or office? If so, you must have electricity. If you have electricity, you probably have water and sewer service, air conditioning, fresh food, and a place to sleep. How many people have you seen in the past week on television(or in person) that no longer have any of those things? Feel like complaining? Look around...you have no reason, really, to do so. Take a moment and count your blessings and give thanks for what you have, especially your loved ones.
Posted by james at September 6, 2005 11:53 AM
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On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina became the single-most costly and devastating natural disaster the United States has ever seen. In its wake, this category 5 hurricane, with winds of up to 175 mph, has left an estimated 10,000+ dead, 20,000+ missing, and over 100 billion dollars in estimated damage. Those who suffered most, ironically, were those who could afford it least. Many who rode out the hurricane were too sick, too poor, or did not have the means to evacuate New Orleans beforehand.
Imagine yourself displaced from all that brings you comfort. Walk in the shoes of a Katrina survivor and feel the despair, the complete lack of hope that is now their reality. If you were a survivor, what thoughts would be running through your head? The modern-day conveniences we take for granted like food, water and even plumbing are now extinct in New Orleans. What would you do if you had no running water, no food, no clothes, no diapers for your child, medicine, or even shelter?
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Posted by: Andrew at September 6, 2005 05:59 PM
Better yet, send your blessings to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. You may post blessings, prayer requests, etc at Hurricane Katrina Victims
Posted by: Katrina at September 7, 2005 04:42 PM