Mississippi Still Struggling

I had the opportunity to go to Mississippi this weekend. My dh preached at two churches, predominately African-American congregations. It was my first trip to the area and I was shocked by the level of devastation still present three months after Hurricane Katrina. Most families are living in campers parked outside their front porches, working on their homes at each opportunity. The homes all had their windows and doors open to help get rid of the mold. All of them have been completely gutted, everything inside a total loss. As the holidays are upon us, please take the time to remember our brothers and sisters in the Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana areas that were so devastated by Hurricane Katrina. I pray they can find some sense of holiday in their current situation.

I have never felt so much love from people before in a situation where I didn't know anyone but my dh and my 4 dc's. We were received with great food, lots of hugs and a feeling that they were genuinely glad to have us. Southern hospitality at its finest!!