I'm from Texas and live somewhat near the Louisiana boarder. I have seen so much of the devastation these hurricanes have caused. I work at Starbucks and you have no idea how many people I have talked with who were from New Orleans. I've heard their stories. It truly is horrible what they've had to go through and what they're(obviously) still going through. Thank you for posting these pictures. We forget so easily, so quickly.
Promise | 11.04.05 - 8:59 pm | #

Promise: Thanks for sharing. It's true isn't it, how we forget things as soon the media stops talking about them? I think the media "legislates" our thoughts more than we realize.

Obviously, in this case the media isn't at fault; their job is to report the news, and Wilma is bigger news than Katrina. But we must remember the Katrina victims, just like we must remember the Wilma victims a month from now. And we must not allow the media to determine what we remember and what we forget.

In conclusion, oftentimes we get so caught up in the petty things of our lives: our clothes, our food, our homes, our cars, etc. and we forget these people who have none of those things.
Brett Harris | Homepage | 11.04.05 - 9:25 pm | #

Thank you, Brett for posting on this. I had no idea the devestation was still this great.
I hope more people will see this post and begin praying-- I've forwarded this post to everyone I know.
Hannah | Homepage | 11.05.05 - 7:09 am | #

Thank you Hannah! That's exactly what we hoped people would do. People need to know so that they can pray.
Brett Harris | Homepage | 11.05.05 - 8:44 am | #

I know...
So many times I find myself worrying about all the things you listed. I feel so selfish. But I'm glad God convicts and and helps to jog our memories of people less fortunate than us. And I'm so thankful that there are people like you and your brother, and the others who read this blog, who seem to really care more about the important things of life, and not just the frivolous, material "stuff" of this world. I hope God starts to open all our eyes more and more each day.
Promise Rhodes | Homepage | 11.05.05 - 10:53 pm | #

Glad that you took the trip.
I worked with the New Orleans Police Department in 2002. It was a great (and horrific) summer. I saw the daily living of many of the totally ignored (poor) while I was there. Amazing how it took this big of a catastrophe to bring their existence to light.

Peace to you as you travel.

Heather
heather | Homepage | 11.06.05 - 4:31 pm | #

It has been so easy for me to forget the troubles of others as I am enveloped in my own worries. Thank you for the reminder.

How wonderful that even though in my weakness and selfishness I forget others, the Lord never does.
Elizabeth | 11.07.05 - 11:29 am | #

Thanks so much for posting this! It IS scary how we forget about things once they are out of the news! We will be praying! Thanks for reminding us! We will definitely be sharing this with others!
In Christ,
Charity Sauve
Charity | Homepage | 11.07.05 - 11:37 am | #

Alex & Brett, I'm so glad you made it through okay. I had the opportunity to go and serve in a labor camp for two weeks after Rita. I was stationed in a huge parking lot in a suburb of New Orleans. Your pictures and words captured how I felt. It was completely overwhelming. The most vivid memories that still remain was the smell as I drove from Houston to New Orleans and feeling completely desperate as the gas gauge dropped and stomachs ached with no relief in sight. I praise the Lord for all of the blessings that most Americans enjoy on a daily basis. We must not forget our brothers and sisters in the Gulf. They still have so many needs. --MK
Michelle | 11.07.05 - 1:22 pm | #

I live in Miami, there are still ppl without power, street lights are still out (or missing) and condemned homes are all too common, but we have been so greatful for God's mercy on us compared to those who suffered in Katrina. It does take an incredibly long time to get things 'back to normal' And can be wearying.

Thanks for reminding everyone there is a world out there, out side of us.
vanessa | Homepage | 11.08.05 - 9:43 am | #

Wow, I had no idea it was still like that over there. I'll pray for them.
Lindsey | Homepage | 11.09.05 - 2:35 pm | #

Hello Alex and Brett:

Thank you for posting these photos and your comments. Forgetting too soon, going on with life as normal, is a sign of our 'me only' generation. If it doesn't affect me, I won't think about, get involved, or solve any problems.

As born again believers, in our risen Christ, we should continue to strive and help in any way we can.

(we have forwarded your site to many, many friends, and pray they will look, be reminded, pray, and be moved to action, to help, even if it is to help just one family)

In Christ,
The Eddys
Lapeer, MI
Eddy Family | Homepage | 11.10.05 - 7:06 am | #

I also didn't have any idea about what was going on over there.I must be going blind and deaf.

But it does seem like if The System says we shouldn't worry about something,then we don't.Like The System,being the controling power,is trying to control our very subconcious through mind numbing commercials that reapeat:"Everything's o.k.There is nothing to worry about anymore.We fixed the problem.See how great we are?" When,really,it was OUR churches going out and helping people,not the government.Not the celebrities.But that's what the T.V. shows.

That,of course,is a different story,so I'm gonna quit rambling now.//Sorry, I get going,and it's hard to stop.//
Zoe_Pooch20 | 03.20.06 - 5:35 pm | #