Leave a Message for the Victims
Thursday September 1, 2005
Hurricane Katrina has taken many lives and left so many others without shelter, in dangerous living conditions or displaced from their homes. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this horrible tragedy. Leave a personal message for the victims here.
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a tragic day no one could imagine
i’m still in shock of the aftermath
this event will go down in history
as the worst day for me
even though i know no one from that area
i can feel and see your pain
i’ll pray and send my blessings
I am so sorry for your loss.I want you to know.Prayers are going out for you all.And we love you.
I know there are no words that can make this OK. Please just know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m very sorry for those who have been affected by that very tragic forces of nature. Always remember that in every storm that came into our lives, there’s always a rainbow that shines. =D
I’m really shocked by this natural disaster. My love and prayers are with all the victims of this unavoidable calamity. There are no words which can give my real sympathy to all of you.
looking for LINETTE BURGESS GUIDI
We are in Holland and waiting for a sign of life…has anybody seen her or spoken with her, PLEASE mail me
Linette went to New Orleans to be with her mother (she’s in the hospital, intensive care) and we have not heard from her since and are waiting…
Thank You!
Our prayers for all of you. Don’t give up! New Orleans needs you!
Giulia and Matteo from Italy
Tons of help is on the way. Roads blocked by thousands of trees and poles.
Thousands are there to help and will get through. HOW can we send money to you? TEXT mail anyone! Constant news tells us you have food and water!
Prayer works! If you are reading this, you survived by our constant prayers!
We love you…. the world is united!
Job offering with lodging for HVAC Tech.
Small town in North GA. Apply to box 305 Walmart Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or online to paulette1948@alltel.net
If only Bush were smarter…My prayers are with you and they will outweigh anything that Bush ISN’T doing. Keep hope alive. PEACE.
hello, i am deeply sorry for your loss. i could never imagine what you are feeling at this persicise moment in time. i hope everyone knows how much everyone is here for you to help you for support and rebuillding your and others lifes around you. even though i do not know anyone there i have the deepest sympathy and love. i hope everyone will realize “this to shall pass” much love and hope
-rasah
You don’t realize how drastically life can change in a heartbeat — watching all this horror you know there but for the grace of God go I and you can only reach as deep into your pockets and hope your donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army help someone just a little.
God bless you. You are in our prayers.
This tragedy has really open my eyes to see what is really going on this world. We as Americans need to pull together give money and prayer for all those victims. With Grace Of Gods Love he will redeem this situation.
God bless and help all.
It’s a shame that New Orleans and surrounding areas are in a devastating situation. This should have been well planned ahead of time in case a hurricane of this size would come. No one should feel that we are prejudiced because of the vast amount of black people living there. We are all one with God. We are here to help one another. This is the only way we will survive as a free country. A word to the people out there, have hope, we love you. Everytime I look at the devastating pictures on TV, I can’t help but cry my heart out. My prayers are with you. I will send what every amount my budget allows to help in whatever way I can.
The Pastor William Earl Lee, His wife, Evangelist Verna Lee and the entire family of Jesus The Christ Church, Stroudsburg, PA, located in the Poconos would like for you to know that you are in our prayers on a daily basis and that we held a service on your behalf. Keep the faith and always knows that God is with you, for HE said in HIS WORD that HE will never leave us nor forsake us. Hold on to God’s unchanging Hands and continue to love one another. We love you and if you are ever in the position to be in our neighborhood, please feel free to contact us at our website, Jtcchurch.org. God Bless you all!
I hope that everything works out for everyone and hope that everything becomes normal again
I am praying for all the families displaced by this horrific act of Mother Nature. In October I will be launching a web based radio program called Portraits in Determination speaking to people who have suffered adversity and how they have managed to emotionally and spiritually deal with their experiences. In the coming months, once the healing begins, I hope to speak to the survivors of Katrina.
Blessings to all!
Linda
Your sorrow is our sorrow and your loss is ours. God be with you in these difficult times.
We are looking for the King family in Folsom, LA. Please contact if you’ve heard anything.
Thanks,
Imelda and Tom
mibh@aol.com
318-237-1026
hello i just want to say i am so sorry and i have prayed from the start and i hope everyone gets back to normal really soon my prays are with everyone.
from jackie evans.
Im so very sorry,you are all going through terrible time,im praying for you all.TO FAMILIES WITH AUTISTIC KIDS WHO WERE EVACUATED,THIS SITE IN http://www.autism-pdd.net/forum/ is set up in parents of autistic children just click on that board and are parents will be available to assist in comfort while explaining to your ASD CHILD what is going on.We dont really know first hand but we as caring parents will try and help you get through this.HUGS TO YOU ALL..Cyndie
The President says the people of New Orleans need to be patient. What they need is food and water.
President Bush likes to rally behind 09/11 for support of his war. It is likely that more Americans will die in 09/2005 from the government’s slow response than were killed by terrorist in 09/2001.
If it were rich white people needing food and water, they would have had it in hours not in days.
To all victims, my heart goes out to you! I will continue to pray that all your needs be met. I will also pray that our government and citizens make America their first mission field. We must take care of our own.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL YOU. YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU………
I am so sorry and my prayers are with you. God bless you all and to all that is helping you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope those with the resources get to you very soon with food, water and medicine. There is no excuse for this neglect by the government to continue a moment longer. If thousands of troupes can be sent in, why cannot food, water and medicine also be sent? It’s a disgrace. I have pledged all of my earnings in the month of September from my Tupperware web site at http://www.my.tupperware.com/wingsdove to the disaster relief efforts. This is not self-serving, this is for the people in need and for one organization which responded very quickly with food and water.
Never look back and let this motivate you to improve you lifestyle so you will never worry about being homeless again
put god first and he will show you the way we are praying for you god bless all of you
To All Victims of Hurricane Katrina,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you, and I pray that you receive the resources you need as speedily as possible.
Although these seem like the darkest hours – and they truly are, be as strong as you can and know that your fellow Americans are trying to help you in every way they can.
God Bless You.
Jennifer Viano
I have no idea what you all are going through. I can see the fear and pain that all of you are feeling and I am terribly sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my prayers always, so be strong and you can overcome this.
To all of you that are facing this terrible tragedy I can only say that my heart and prayers go out to you. I sit and cry every time I turn the TV on and see that our so called trusted government still have left you there to deal with this on your own…that hurts! I only hope to hear that you have all made it out finally. PRAY
You are in my prayers. If you can get up north my home is open. May God put wings on those that help you.
love to New Orleans. Betty Gibbons I hope you’re OK!
To the victims of Hurricane Katrina,
You are not alone; there are many people who do care and who are doing their best to help you. There are people who are urging legislators to provide you all the help that you need in a more speedy fashion.
Your neighbors in other states are praying for you and your loved ones. We are trying to help you in whatever way that we can, great and small. It may not seem like much or that it is coming fast enough (and it is not fast enough because you need it NOW!) but, we will do our best to help you all as fast as we can.
Our thoughts are with you; we will continue to pray that you all receive the help that you need as we continue to do what we can to help you.
Please hang in there; you are not alone. You all do matter to us.
God Bless you all.
From one of many NJ residents who care.
I pray for your suffering and despair. You are all in my heart and in my thoughts. You will get through this and be so much stronger…things will get better….Godspeed
I live in NE MS. I have never seen such devastation. The president keeps saying “help is on the way” It is sickening. I don’t know where to go to help. Everyone tells me to call the Salvation Army. WHAT. They aren’t available. Someone can you please tell me what to do? My prayers are with you.
I have sent a donation to the American Friends Service Committe (the Red Cross seems to be short on emergency relief). I am so ashamed of our government and the lack of compassion our government heads in Washington have shown.
My prayers are with you. God bless you all.
You are Americans, and we will never overlook one of our Own. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Never forget that many care about you, and we will help. There are many angels about. May one find their way to you soon!
Don’t lose hope. Your fellow Americans in every state of this great country, including mine (Indiana), are prepared to help in every way possible. Keep in mind, you’re alive. Therefore, there’s hope. Stay well. Help is on its way.
my heart is with all of you, it is time for the world to help
god bless you
Can I send clothing? I don’t see any places accepting clothing, but I have
all sizes of clothes and would love to donate it?
I feel extremely sad for the whole situation, but feel blame is wrong at this time. We are so good in the USA at saying ‘we will deal with that later, if it happens’ and ‘I cannot afford to pay any more taxes,no matter what it goes for,….just remember everything happens for a reason…hopefully we learn from our mistakes…..everyone…..
I’m English and horrified at the suffering I see on my TV. It seems to me that if it had been in a predominantly white state, help would have been forthcoming much sooner. Bush should resign immediately.
Can call family/friends for you and send emails. Want to help with clothing, supplies and necessities.
Want to find Lois Trahan and help her with her kids and puppy dog.
SORRY ABOUT WHATS HAPPENING YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND STAY STRONG YOU ALL CAN GET THROUGH THESE TOUGH TIMES
To all the liberal/Democrat cretins who, predictably, are politicizing this unprecedented catastrophe: Knock it off! Your seething hatred for President Bush helps no one. Your inane comments about his intelligence and lack of response merely reveal your ignorance and bigotry. If you’re interested in assigning blame, why not begin with the mayor of New Orleans and the governor of Louisiana, both liberal Democrats. Aside from pleading for help and of course, criticizing the President, what brilliant ideas did they offer for preventing or at least, alleviating the present situation? The hurricane victims in Louisiana need food, water, shelter and maybe medicine. They don’t need liberal/Democrat hate talk.
my daughter and I were in New Orleans a few weeks ago and we fell in love with the city and the wonderfully warm and genuine people , I am shocked and so saddened at the disaster that has devastated this place and these people , our heartfelt sympathy and love go out to all of you . There are no words to express my feelings of grief and empathy .
Dear Victims,
We are watching with great sadness what is happening along the Gulf Coast. During these past few days when you have felt forgotten, neglected and desperate please know there are those who have held you in our hearts and prayers. And we will continue to do so. We will do all that we can to support relief efforts and help you find a way back to a normal life. You will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Mary Hodder
Phoenix, AZ
EVERYONE IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.NOW EVERYONE NEEDS TO PULL TOGETHER,AND GET A NEW PRESIDENT!!HE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE LOWER CLASS OR THE MIDDLE CLASS PEOPLE.ONLY THE RICH PEOPLE.
The folks here in Northwest Montana are rallying together and gathering supplies that will be shipped down to you soon. Hold on. Our prayers are with you… and know you need food and water desperately.
Prayers Support Empathy Compassion
Great Anger with the current National Bush Administration/Gov’t SHAME! SHAME! SHAME! warnings well in advance early predictions INEXCUSABLE Severe neglect of the most vulnerable elderly, children and the ill.
Love Encouragement Hope Frustration Willingness to help Love The Entire World is Watching the neglect the needless suffering the too numerous to mention deaths OPEN HEARTS and MINDS We CARE FOR YOU WE LOVE YOU AND PRAY FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE AND LONG TERM RELIEF/AID.
LOVINGLY
DARIA
MISSISSAUGA/TORONTO
Canada
PEACE
Our hearts are breaking, thinking of how much those in the heart of this disaster are suffering. And we’re all wondering why help hasn’t arrived sooner. I know this was a disaster of epic proportions, but I cannot help but wonder (like many others) – if Hurricane Katrina hit in a wealthy neighborhood (like Naples, Florida)- would the government still take DAYS to help the victims?!!
PS – FEMA stating that they “didn’t know how bad it was” in the stadium until Thursday morning is shameful. Don’t they listen to the news?
I pray every day that the victims will be delivered to people who will care for and feed them until they are able to get back on their feet. May the Lord be with all of you and keep you safe.
Oh, my God. I’m in New York and I can’t stop crying. My heart is breaking for these poor people. They have a right to be mad. Why did it take so long for our government to respond? If we’d stop supporting the rest of the world (so people will like us), we’d have the resources to take care of our own, around the clock. The President cut his vacation short…Condi Rice was at a play in NY…Congress went back to DC early……….give me a break! People are starving and dying and it’s news that the government officials cut their vacation short? They should have been doing something Monday. Something is very wrong.
To the people in the Gulf region, we love you and we the American public pray for you and will help you. God bless you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims of Katrina. It is so incredibly sad that our government has so poorly responded to these poor people who are crying for help. If we can’t help our own first, what kind of nation are we?!?
To everyone caught in the path of Katrina. I wish you all good luck and hope you have somewere warm and dry to sleep and food to eat. Let’s hope the government pull their fingers out and give all the help you so desperately need
Love and hugs to you all
My heart breaks everytime I see the suffering and pain on your faces. I see a smile on someones face and I think, that is a very strong person. God put that smile there to reassure that he is going to take care of things. Please stay strong and keep praying because I’m praying for you with every fiber of my being. I know in my heart that you will bounce back from this and be strong as ever. I wish I was there to help in any way that I could!!!!!!!!
Hang Tough you guys, we’re praying for you all in Kansas City!
Keep strong Keep the faith that you know so well. I’m trying today to find a way there, I dont have a car of my own but I can promise just like I want you to always believe ‘where there’s a will there’s a way’ and if anybody you know can give me a ride, I am free to come help!! hey I make great chicken
cajun style ! God bless you
Alice Lewis alewis61@hotmail.com
Our hearts go out to you our fellow cherished Americans!
We are so sad to see you suffering and are committed to do whatever we can to ease your pain.
We love you and you are not alone!!
XXXXOOOO
Mary
We are praying for you!! Our hearts are with you. Keep the faith. We will help you in anyway we possibly can. May God Be with you ALL!
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this horrible time. Know that while you may seem cut off, are you loved.
Everyone affected by this devastating disaster are in my constant thoughts and prayers. Please know that many folks are trying to do what they can in any way to help your area. I pray that many miracles will take place.
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the coming months/years as you rebuild your wonderful city. I promise to be there for the first Mardi Gras after Katrina! Do not let this tear you down! You will be back!
I’m so saddened to see such terrible widespread devastation. My heart goes out to you and pray that our government will now make that area it’s number one priority.
God bless you all!
Looking for Merita Ross (Liberty, Mississippi)
Merita Ross has not been heard from since Sunday, Aug 28, before Katrina made landfall. We think she went to relatives homes, but not sure. If anyone knows her, please contact me. Or Merita, if you see this, please contact one of The Hens and let us know you’re OK. We’re very worried about you and are praying that you’re safe. We love you!
God bless all of you. I wish you have a stronge mind and try to pass this event. Please do not upset and fear it. Government try the best to help you. God bless you. I encourage and cheer you pass it. God bless you.
This is a national travesty. I do wish that the aid being shipped to New Orleans will reach the refugees in time. May all of you be in my prayers.
I have been praying for everyone there and my heart goes out to you. I pray that our government kicks it into full drive and gets SOS to you ASAP and transports everyone out of that entire city to safety. I’m a single mom of a young child here and have volunteered to help with the Red Cross in our area in hopes that every bit of effort pays off. The government should have acted sooner and been more prepared; another rude awakening and eye-opener like the 9-1-1 when America let its guard down. We need to stand as ONE and be there for our fellow Americans in this time in need. I wish the government would have focused more on evacuating the ENTIRE city before the storm ever hit, especially when there are thousands who are stranded in the worst conditions that no man should ever have to experience. This was not just another hurricane, but a catastrophic disaster. We can’t control what nature does, but our government sure could have done a lot more if they had sent any means of transportation in helping EVERY citizen out “ahead of time” by a day or two when knowing what size of a storm was about to hit. I am also very disgusted with the ignorance that some are showing by going on rampages and raping women, causing violence, etc. This behavior is unforgiving and has angered Americans every where; justice should be served on-site to put an end to these devilish acts. As for everyone else, my prayers are with you always.
We are praying and hoping that everything
turns out ok. Take care and God bless!
My prayers and thoughts are with you today. After my experience with Agnes I know the life of being in a shelter for several days with a 9 month old baby, and a husband that was just getting over a heartattack. Being in the Superdome was mega compared to my being in a Salvation Army. I was very grateful but glad to get back home. i wish you good luck and success in finding a place to call home once again. Sorry I am homebound so am unable to help with the cleanup.
I wish all of you the best of luck and I hope that you will all be back with your families asap. I’ll pary for you all.
I heart and prayers are with you all. You are my people and I love you all dearly.I feel as if I am there. We know your plight and we hear your crys for help. I wanted to come and reach out a hand to help! It is so hard to get
information on how to help out in person. Stay focus, God is there!!
Sincerely,
Ann
Chicago, IL
In the past it seemed I’ve needed and accepted lots of help in my life..never being able to give back..my husband and I don’t have a lot of money but, we discussed what options we have to help the hurricane victims and we’re willing to house a small family..I posted our ad on a couple of different websites one of my favorites is craigslist if you’ve never went there it’s a fabulous free posting site for classisfides etc..I hope the Lord will send someone our way and bless us all in our endeavors to help our fellow Americans…God Bless my thoughts are will everyone of these victims…it just breaks my heart.
My deepest sympathies to all who suffered loss due to natural disaster.
I am saddened and disgusted to see the widespread looting particularly for non-essential items like TV’s and sporting goods.
Our hearts and prays go out to each and every person that is a victim of Katrina. God is with you. Bless you all.
Oh! God, Save them, my Brothers and Sisters.
I apologize for our (idiot)President, who does not help our own, but kills our men and women in a war that should never have been, (who should be impeached), who has ruined our country, put us into deep debt that we may never recover from, who has made the world hate us and how that we are in this terrible trouble, there is not enough of our military to help, nor the money, and this idiot of a so-called President doesn’t care or want to help those who are really in need…only his rich buddies! I’m so sorry for what has happened to you and all I can do is pray and send donations to you. I apologize for our United States and what it has become and can’t believe what I see that’s happened to you. I know the American people will be there soon and the help will be overwhelming.
For my friend, Henri Courteau, maitre d’hotel at Peacock Inn in Kenner, LA. Henri, I hope and pray you are well, safe and far from the misery of the city we both love so much. –Michel
To All, For now all I have to offer all of you is my prayers, thoughts,and a promise that all of my family and all others from Indiana are praying for you nonstop. If there is anything one person or family can do, please try to find a way to let us know!I realize that all of you are thirsty, hungry,and feeling physically and emotionally sick, this may not seem to be much help. Please know God is truely the best help you can have, because unlike all of us human beings, HE WILL NOT FAIL YOU!!! Please know that there are people who do feel your hurt and pain,even though we can not say we understand, because we have not been in your place! FOR NOW AND UNTIL ????? you have my heart, thoughts, and prayers!!! GOD BLESS! Brenda
the whole country is wondering whats taking so long for the relief supplies to get to you all there..we’re behind you with our thoughts and prayers..hang in there !!!!!!!
I HAVE BEEN THROUGH LOSSES BUT NOT THIS DEVASTATING. I ALMOST LOST MY HUSBAND TWO TIMES IN 4 YEARS. IF YOU DO NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING ELSE PLEASE REMEMBER THIS!!!
GOD DOES NOT MAKE BAD THINGS HAPPEN OR HE WOULD NOT BE GOD. AS HARD AS IT IS, PLEASE, PLEASE, ALLOW GOD TO BRING ANY KIND OF POSITIVE OUT OF THIS THAT HE CAN. ALLOW HIM TO ARISE YOU ABOVE THIS TRAGEDY TO ALL THAT HE CAN RESTORE BACK TO YOU AND BLESS YOU WITH. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. IT WILL CHANGE DEVESTATION INTO A TESTIMONY AND YOU WILL SEE GOD FAITHFULNESS. I PRAY FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU THAT YOU WILL BE A WALKING TESTIMONY AFTER YOUR PERSONAL RESTORATION IS COMPLETE AND YOU WILL NOT ALLOW WHAT WAS SO DEVASTATING DESTROY YOU. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT GOD IS GOOD AND ONLY PERFECT GIFT COME FROM ABOVE FROM THE IS NO VARIOUS AND NO SHADOW OF TURNING.(james) PLEASE LOOK TO GOD FOR STRENGTH AND SEE WHAT HE CAN DO IN YOUR FAVOR. I HAD TO MAKE A CHOICE 5 YEARS AGO AND GOD HE RAISED ME ABOVE MY TRAGEDY TO BE GLORIFIED BY THE WORK THAT HE HAS DONE IN MY LIFE.
GOD BLESS YOU AND REMEMBER–PLEASE TRY TO HANG IN THERE AND FIND SOMETHING GOOD EVERYDAY AND IT WILL LIFT YOUR SPIRITS.
First of all let me just say my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. I can’t imagine going through what you are going through right now. It is heartbreaking to watch the news and see babies crying on t.v. and you don’t know when and if they will be able to eat or even if they will survive. Like most people would say, I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime. I keep trying to remind myself of how big of a tradagy this is. You all have lost everything, including loved ones and homes. I weep for you. I weep for your children. I also weep for those who did not make it. My prayers are with you always. Stay strong and safe. May god be with you.
I’m so worried about you all.. It looks like a War zone down there, and I pray you find new lives, as it looks like that is what will have to happen. God Bless you all, and God WILL take care of the ones that were lost
My heart and prayers go out to everyone in the devestated areas, I watch and read all I can to keep up with what is going on and I wish I could come there and rescue everyone, I am truly sorry you are all having to endure such conditions. The churches here in Memphis and all over are opening up to the ones who made it here and will continue to help those who continue to arrive. Donations are being made all over the place, I can’t imagine starting completely over in life but keep the faith look to God and know that you will make it thru. There are ALOT of people out here wanting to help.
God Bless to you all!
Joy
To all you dear souls going through this disater, know how heartfelt when I say, we will help all we can afford to help, this is not a short term situation, it may take years for lives to get back on track and we will continue to give what we can. This but for the grace of God could be us on the West Coast, perhaps even earthquakes.
Do I believe that your plight is racially based, yes, I do, and that problem certainly needs to be addressed to the man who is called President.
I am Native American and have known a little discrimination in my life. Ya knows it when ya sees it.
Hang in as best you can. Americans are strong and will survive. It is just going to take some time. Our hearts & prayers go out to each and every one of you.
Cathleen, Mike & Ashley Kammerer
My prayers are with you all
I just want to say that all of New Orleans is in my prayers and thoughts you have been through a lot and keep praying God will see you through.
Love
Phillip Young
Detroit, Michigan
Quisiera que nada malo pasara en nuestro planeta y me entristece las penalidades de los demás y no poder hacer nada. Pido a Dios por la sensibilidad de los poderosos en socorrer a mis hermanos de Nueva Orleans y de otras partes del mundo.
May God bless & keep you under His Wings. I will be donating to Red Cross & Salvation Army.
God bless & Gods speed,
Ron
To the victims and families of Hurricane Katrina,
Please know that although there are many people who cannot physically be there to support and comfort you, they are praying for you and trying to gather any and all resources for you and your family. Regardless of your religious beliefs, hold on to your faith. We all believe in something. It’s about strength, courage and wisdom…and love. Also, I encourage you to remember ‘Footprints’ and how we are carried when we cannot stand for ourselves.
Please be blessed!
The Bates & Baldera Family
To all sisters and brothers who are victims of Katrina, I am among the majority mass of humanity who is with you in your moment.
Remember always, “You are never alone or helpless, the force that guides the stars in their paths guides you too!”
In solidarity, light & Love,
DaKarmesh
For inspiration, visit:
http://www.anandamarga.org
http://www.anandaseva.org
http://www.amurt.org
“LoveIsAllThereIs!”
As a fellow Mississippian with some damage from Katrina, I say “Thank God we are alive.” Yes the monetary costs will bankrupt a lot of us, but we are alive. My family is praying for everyone affected. If anyone has information on Peggy Bell Tedford from Waveland, MS PLEASE let me know.
Words cannot begin to express the sorrow I feel for your losses and the anger I feel towrds our government that has allowed a tragedy of this magnitude to devastate one of the most important, and beautiful, cities in the United States. I promise to do all in my power to help. My prayers are with ya’ll.
All of us here in Antigua & Barbuda are praying for you. Having gone through 5 hurricanes during the 1990’s we know how your are feeling.
God bless
Dearest fellow citizens of Lousiana and Mississippi:
I hope that when this sad and terrible situation is resolved and you are all safe from harm, you will realize that those of us in New York City were here for you from the very beginning and that not one of you were ever far from our minds and were ever in our prayers. Although, when it seemed to you that you’d been forsaken, we were raising money, praying and urging our government to respond more immediately.
Never never believe that your fellow Americans had forgotten you or were insensitive to your dire situation.
This is not only your tragedy, but it is, as will be seen in coming days and months, America’s tragedy. We have lost precious lives, precious cities that will never be the same.
But, cities can be rebuilt, lives are more difficult, and we are here for you. Many have readied homes for you, strangers have offered refuge to you and we will not abandon you.
Much love to my brothers and sisters in Louisiana, Mississippi and outlying areas. We are praying for you. Each of you are family right now and we love you and worry about you the same as we would kin.
May God bless you and keep you all in His tender care and loving mercy.
God Bless You. We are praying for you. We will remember what the government has done to you when it comes time to vote.
From Boston.
Our prayers are with you all, i think your president should be disgraced with himself, you deserved better. I hope and pray things get better very soon
May God Bless you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hold onto your faith. May the sun shile on you all again soon. A person from NY
To whomever may read this,
My words cannot relieve your suffering, your losses, your thirst and hunger. But please let it be known that you and your loved ones are deep in my heart and my thoughts with each and every moment. May you find comfort, such that it is, in knowing you are not forgotten by the common people in this world. Our thoughts are with you. Please hang on to whatever will sustain you through this, be it your faith, hope, loved ones, dreams. You WILL get through this, and there are many invisible hands grabbing for you.
I lifted this from the internet —
To what degree can we rely on God to be with us? Is He really someone we can turn to at all…in times of crisis as well as times of calm?
Tragedy, Disaster, Terrorist Attacks: Where is God?
God is the Creator of the universe who yearns for us to know Him. That is why we are all here. It is His desire that we rely on and experience His strength, love, justice, holiness and compassion. So He says to all who are willing, “Come to Me.”
Unlike us, God knows what will happen tomorrow, next week, next year, the next decade. He says, “I am God, and there is no one like me, declaring the end from the beginning.”1 He knows what will happen in the world. More importantly, He knows what will occur in your life and can be there for you, if you’ve chosen to include Him in your life. He tells us that He can be “our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.”2 But we must make a sincere effort to seek Him. He says, “you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”3
That doesn’t mean that those who know God will escape difficult times. They won’t. When a terrorist attack causes suffering and death, those who know God will be involved in that suffering also. But there is a peace and a strength that God’s presence gives. One follower of Jesus Christ put it this way: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”4 Reality tells us that we will experience problems in life. However, if we go through them while knowing God, we can react to them with a different perspective and with a strength that is not our own. No problem has the capacity to be insurmountable to God. He is bigger than all the problems that can hit us, and we are not left alone to deal with them.
God’s Word tells us, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”5 And, “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”6
Jesus Christ told His followers these comforting words: “Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows.”7 If you truly turn to God, He will care for you as no one else does, and in a way that no one else can.
Tragedy, Disaster, Terrorist Attacks: Our Free Will
God has created humanity with the ability to choose. This means that we are not forced into a relationship with Him. He allows us to reject Him and to commit other evil acts as well. He could force us to be loving. He could force us to be good. But then what kind of relationship would we have with Him? It would not be a relationship at all, but a forced, absolutely controlled obedience. Instead He gave us the human dignity of free will.
Naturally, we cry from the depths of our souls…”But God, how could You let something of this magnitude happen?”
How would we want God to act? Do we want Him to control the actions of people? In the case of dealing with a terrorist attack, what could possibly be an acceptable number of deaths for God to allow?! Would we feel better if God allowed only the murder of hundreds? Would we rather God allowed only the death of one person? Yet if God would prevent the murder of even one person, there is no longer freedom to choose. People choose to ignore God, to defy God, to go their own way and commit horrible acts against others.
Tragedy, Disaster, Terrorist Attacks: Our World
This planet is not a safe place. Someone might shoot us. Or we might be hit by a car. Or we might have to jump from a building attacked by terrorists. Or any number of things that might happen to us in this harsh environment called Earth, the place where God’s will is not always followed.
Yet, God is not at the mercy of people, but the other way around. We are at His mercy, fortunately. This is God who created the universe with its uncountable stars, simply by speaking the words, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky.”8 This is God who says He “reigns over the nations.”9 He is unlimited in power and wisdom. Though problems seem insurmountable to us, we have an incredibly capable God who reminds us, “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too hard for Me?”10 Somehow He is able to maintain the freedom of sinful humans, yet still bring about His will. God clearly says, “My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all My purpose.”11 And we can draw comfort from that if our lives are submitted to Him. “For God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”12
Fears, Tragedy, Disaster: Where Is God Now?
Many of us–no, all of us–choose at times to stiff-arm God and His ways. Compared to others, certainly compared to a terrorist, we might consider ourselves to be respectable, loving people. But in the raw honesty of our own hearts, if we were to face God, it would be with the knowledge of our sin. As we begin to address God in prayer, are we not caught short, paused by the sense that God is well aware of our thoughts, actions and self-centeredness? We have…by our lives and actions…distanced ourselves from God. We have often lived like we could run our lives just fine without Him. The Bible says that “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way.”13
The consequences? Our sin has separated us from God, and it affects more than this life. The penalty for our sin is death, or eternal separation from God. However, God has provided a way for us to be forgiven and know Him.
Inner Strength Through God’s Love
God came to earth to rescue us. “For God so loved the world, that he sent his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.”14
God knows the pain and suffering we encounter in this world. Jesus left the safety and security of His home, and entered the hard environment we live in. Jesus got tired, knew hunger and thirst, battled accusations from others and was ostracized by family and friends. But Jesus experienced far more than daily hardships. Jesus, the Son of God in human form, willingly took all of our sin on Himself and paid our penalty of death. “In this is love, that he laid down his life for us.”15 He went through torture, dying a slow, humiliating death of suffocation on a cross, so that we could be forgiven.
Jesus told others ahead of time that He would be crucified. He said that three days after His death He would come back to life, proving that He is God. He didn’t say He would reincarnate someday. (Who would know if He actually did it?) He said three days after being buried He would show Himself physically alive to those who saw His crucifixion. On that third day, Jesus’ tomb was found empty and many people testified to seeing Him alive.
He now offers us eternal life. We don’t earn this. It is a gift from God offered to us, which we receive when we ask Him to enter our lives. “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.”16 If we repent of our sin and turn back to God, we can have the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. It’s pretty simple. “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.”17 He wants to enter our lives.
Inner Strength Through God’s Plan
What about heaven? The Bible says that God has “set eternity in the hearts of men.”18 Maybe that means we know, in our hearts, what a better world would look like. The death of people we love convinces us that there’s something very wrong with this life and this world. Somewhere deep down in our souls, we know that there must be a much better place to live, free from heart-wrenching difficulties and pain. To be sure, God does have a better place He offers us. It will be a completely different system in which His will is done all the time. In this world, God will wipe every tear from people’s eyes. There will be no more mourning, crying, death or pain.19 And God, by His Spirit, will dwell in people in such a way that they will never sin again.20
The events of a terrorist attack are horrific enough. Refusing an eternal relationship with God, which Jesus offers you, would be worse. Not just in light of eternal life, but there is no relationship which compares to knowing God in this life. He is our purpose in life, our source of comfort, our wisdom in confusing times, our strength and hope. “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”21
It has been said by some that God is just a crutch. But it is likely that He is the only reliable one.
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”22 For those who will rely on Jesus during their lives, He says it is like building your life on a Rock. Whatever crises attack you in this life, He can keep you strong.
Inner Strength Through God’s Son
You can receive Jesus into your life right now. “To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.”23 It is through Jesus Christ that we can come back to God. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.”24 Jesus offered, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him.”25
Right now you can ask God to enter your life. You can do this through prayer. Prayer means talking honestly with God. At this moment you can call out to God by telling Him something like this in sincerity:
“God, I have turned away from You in my heart, but I want to change that. I want to know You. I want to receive Jesus Christ and His forgiveness into my life. I don’t want to be separated from You anymore. Be the God of my life from this day onward. Thank you God.”
Have you just now sincerely asked God into your life? If you have, you have a lot to look forward to. God promises to make your present life one of greater satisfaction through knowing Him.26 Where is God? He promises to make His home in you.27 And He gives you eternal life.28
No matter what happens in the world around you, God can be there for you. Though people do not follow God’s ways, God is able to take horrible circumstances and bring about His plan anyway. God is ultimately in control over world events. If you are God’s, then you can rest on the promise that, “All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”29
Jesus Christ said, “My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”30 He promises never to fail us or forsake us.31
To grow in your knowledge of God and His will for your life, read the sections Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Bible.
When you think that you just cant go one one more moment,drop to you knees and pray,God will not forget you,he holds you in the palm of right hand.I know that it may not feel like that now butcall on His name.He will be there. Love and Prayers to you all
This is the worst hurricane I have seen.I have been thru a hurricane once in the keys of florida.My prays and my heart are with you.I pray and hope things get better real soon.
Annmarie
Wanted to say that I prayed for surviors and mailed out a package of items need there and our family stay’s committed to helping people New Orleans when ever and where ever we can prayers from City of The Angeles ( Los Angeles CA)
MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT ALL THOSE
WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE RECENT STORM
IN RAVISHED AREAS
May God bless you and deliver you from the devastation. I have been watching and praying for all of you. Seeing the desperation in your faces and knowing that as just one person I am powerless. The power of prayer will sustain you. God’s loving arms will protect you. The entire country is with you. Love, Greer
Just wanted to let all of you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong and lean on God, you will get through this.
The Lord’s going make a way for you. The Lord will provide for you.
God bless you all who came thru this terrible time, many from the UK have thoughts and prayers for you.
We will pray for you all.
I’m sorry for your suffering. Know that people are praying for you and donating time and money to help you get your life back. We will not give up on you!
I can’t imagine the horror, sorrow, physical and mental pain, and discomfort you are going through. Please know that our prayers are with you from morning to night.
Also know that I will be putting in an extra donation in our Humanitarian Aid fund sponsored by my church – the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know they will put it to the best use in helping all of you.
If loving thoughts help at all, there are a bunch tucked in this note.
I know the suffering that exists. I lost my home and everything I owned last year to Hurricane Ivan.
BUT- and this is addressed to N.O. only
Explain why:
l. You failed to evacuate for a Cat 5?
2. You went to a last resort shelter without bringing 7 days food and 7 days water???????????????????
3. You expect the government to pull you out instantly???????
4. Why do/did/have other Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims evacuated, taken food and water with them and survived?
5. Have you never heard the drill before?
Come on New Orleans, get real.
Welcome to the Gulf Coast. Maybe next time you’ll bother to listen to EVERYONE’S warnings.
it is difficult to believe this is happening in the USA…It is the worst thing I have ever encountered in my life seeing those poor victims of that hurricane. So, building it all up again maybe another hurricane will come and demolish it again, and if I were those people I would never want to return to NEW ORLEANS.
We have been going thru some very hard times the past year. My husband had an accident and lost two finger on his right hand. Our problems with our finances and everything else look small by comparison to what you people are going thru. I cry every time I watch the devastion on TV. It blows my mind to think that we have not gotten help to these good folks before now! NO EXCUSE FOR IT!!! Remembering you in our prayers. May the good Lord bless you all.
I am outraged at what is happening in the Gulf States. How could this be? We are all Americans. No one better than the other. The conditions there look like something from a third world country. Its totally unacceptable. We will not stand for this. I wish no one ill will but if this happened to a state closer to the Presidents heart would we see this situation. To all the victims and their families my heart goes out to all of you. Look for the good in people. God will bring you through this. He will lift you up. He will give you living water. Please ask of the Father and believe. We will never leave your side.
My heart goes out to all of you and I weep for you. I live in Colorado, don’t have alot of money, but I certainly have a home for anyone who needs it. I can’t even begin to imagine how you all feel. Please let me know…
Looking for KEITH SCHEXNAYDER,age 54 , who lived in New Orleans on Poland avenue in the french quarter. I am a long time friend in Texas, very worried and concerned for his well being. He has no cell or computer email address. His family is from Baton Rouge.If anyone knows of him or his situation I would appreciate any info. My prayers and tears are with him and all those that have suffered.
God Bless
Julie Rosenbaum Schiff
972-612-8302
JTR59@comcast.net
Does anyone know what happened to residents from Maison Orleans Nursing Home
at 13500 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans, LA 70129. I’m looking for OLIVE KATHRYN MALENICA was in that facility. ANY HELP IN LEARNING HER WHEREABOUTS WOULD HELP!
Please help me find her!
God bless you and give you the strength to get you through this adversity. The whole world is watching you so hold your head high and show a dignified united society. We are only seeing the worst that the situation has brought out and people are coming to conclusions based on what they see.
I’m so sorry this had to happen to you. First 911 and now this. I feel so helpless. I have a bed to sleep in and shelter and it makes me feel guilty that you have nothing. I just don’t have money to give I’m on a fixed income, but I am looking into a way have a garage sale or something to help. Also,I can offer a place to stay I just don’t know how to get you here. All of you are in my prayers. God help us all!
It hurts me to see all that everyone is going through. I have been watching CNN and the Weather channels every day since I heard Katrina was going to hit.
Hang in everyone things will get back to normal before you know it.
God is with you. And we are praying for you.
I live in a small rural village on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada.We have seen all the devastation on CNN network,and can only imagine what you are all going through, and we are praying for you all, as well as many more.May God give you the strength for your lives to return to normal.Talk to God he does hear you.God Bless
Bless all of you.
I feel horrible that this has happened to you all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Take care and have peace knowing that the LORD is with you in the midst of the storm. He will comfort you and protect you. All of us give you our utmost support and love!
To the Hurricane Victims. My heart truly aches and cries for every single person. I am just as furious with the government and everyone else who’s job was to protect and help. (FEMA etc.) as you are. It is so sad that it takes a frightening and unbeleivable catastrophe to open peoples minds and to make changes. Changes that by all accounts should have been done 20 years ago. I reside in Indianapolis Indiana. I am quite a ways from this sad sad chain of events. But I can surely tell you I have cried and prayed. Before the storm as well as after the storm. I have been to your city(New Orleans) the people that I had met along the way were nice folks. As god as my witness. There is a reason for everything. We as a country had to be awaken by the terrorist attacks in 2001. We are again awaken by this. I am truly sorry for your losses. If I had a house I would offer my home to some family. But I do not. All I have is prayer. And a little money to help. I’d just like to say that I follow the weather, it is a passion of mine. Although, I cannot be a storm chaser. ( My mom would kill me!) I have been in a hurricane. Not as the magnitude and force you all have seen and been through but what I had seen that day terrified me. Just know that Indiana is thinking of all of you and have donated lot’s and lot’s of money to help those in need. May god punish those that didnot come to your aid sooner. There guilt and sorrow will live with them forever. I have still lot’s to say, but I am going to close so everyone else can get their turn to say there peace. Please take care and know that HE is GOD! Love Tonya
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We cannot express our sorrow. We send all of our love to the men, women children and pets who have been victimized by the hurricane.
Stop looting and stop polluting !!
Make love, babies !
would love to hear how e and ronnie sutton and family have faired. have not been able to contact them.
Our prayers are with you and yours during these disasterous times. May relief come to you on speedy wings.
Everybody affected by the hurricane keep your head up!
I want you to know that our prayers are with you. We know first hand what it is like to be left without. Keep your faith up and may God Richly Bless you all. Linda
I live in the UK and cannot imagine what you all must be going through right now. I feel so helpless watching and wish I was closer so that I could be a shoulder to cry on and be able to offer some practical help. My heart goes out to all of those devastated by this terrible tragedy, and all I can do is to assure you of my support in love and prayer.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the hurricane victims. I wish I could get a big truck and drive it down to Louisiana with food and water for everyone that is left in the dark from this horrible disaster. To everyone, please help the elderly and the children as much as possible. Donate, donate, donate. I did and every little bit helps. May god watch over all of you, keep you safe and healthy and may you survive with even greater strength than before. God bless.
May our Lord have mercy and mend your broken wings. May God fortify and renew your spirits, showing you and the world what strength may come from such adversity. You just may be His chosen ones. May He guide you to safer pastures. Psalms 23. Blessings to each of you.
This is probably the most heartbreaking thing I have ever witnessed.I am praying for all of you and hope that others will do the same and that all will help as much as possible.I am encouraging my friends to do all of the things that I am trying to do.Remember we are all part of the family of humanity and you are loved and remembered.
In Christian Love,
Katherine
I live in South Arkansas and there are over 70 families staying here because of Hurricane Katrina. I just want everyone to know that I am praying for you all. It breaks my heart to see how long it has taken for everyone to be rescued. I do know there are hundreds of thousands of people that do care and are giving their hearts out to help you all! May God give you strength, courage and love during this time! God Bless You All! Praying Always!
Dear Fellow Americans,
Keep your spirits high even when things are low, we have weathered many things that have left us with no hope. But we have always come out on top. This wonderful country is made up of many similar souls with different faces and yet we always seem to prosper when others say we are finished. The best comes out when we face the worse together as americans, we came to this country with nothing and look at what we are today. We are survivors and the south will rise again. God Bless you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR ALL OF THE VICTIMS OF THIS TRAGGIC DISSASTER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
All I can say to you is to stay strong, and help will arrive soon. Everyone across the country and world is trying to help. I return to school in one week, and I’m sure we will have many fundraisers to raise money for all of you. I’m sure things are difficult now, but they will get better!
E-MAIL THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW ESPECIALLY YOUR CHURCH AND ALL COMMUNITY LEADERS.
KATRINA SURVIVORS:
This message is being sent from hearts filled with love and prayers to each and everyone of you. It is GOD’s prayer that each of you will stop, kneel and ask for GOD’s hand to comfort and assists you in every way. Help is on the way in fact it is already there. All you have to do is stop, look around and see what you can do!
Cover up bodies, look for food for the sick, assists pregnant women and children, secure a safe place for senior citizens, and above all assist the authorities in whatever way you can. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING THAT IS NOT YOURS. STOP, STOP, STOP AND LISTEN FROM ABOVE, I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT YOUR HEAD, I MEAN GOD IS SPEAKING TO YOU RIGHT NOW – LISTEN!!! LISTEN!!! LISTEN!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!
Donations of all kinds are pouring in from all over the world and we have made ours. You must NOW make yours. Our prayers and love will not stop. Sincerely, THE REST OF US!
just to let you know, that in every tribulation, God gives grace and consolation. I know that by His mercy and grace, you will see this thing through.
Lara, London
God Bless you all. I live in Houston and have seen many families affected by this storm and I am hoping for the best to come for all of you. God is with you and will bless you.
As I read over some of the other letters sent in by people I wonder if they have ever made a bad decision. I don’t care if you lost everything in a hurricane, tsunami, or other natural disaster. You may have had the resources (money, transportation, etc.) It really does’nt matter. Some of these people may have been able to leave but what about the poor, sick, elderly, and lets face it stupid. We as human beings make mistakes even grave mistakes but we also as human beings, Americans must have compassion for our fellow man. What is wrong with the world today is we want to put it off on someone else or say maybe they deserve this. BULL!!! Everyone deserves clean drinking water, food, shelter. The people who think that the hurricane victims deserve this should ask the Lord to help them know and show a little compassion. The Lord tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. We need to pull together for these people. Open your lives to them. You may just get something out of it you never expected.
I feel for the soliders in Iraq who are probably wondering why they aren’t saving Amercian lives. Instead they’re fighting a war based on lies in a country where they weren’t invited or welcome.
I feel for the thousands of innocent victims of this hurricane and especially those in New Orleans. Neglected because they are poor and have no voice.
I just read that 30 Brits were moved out of the Superdome after a few days by the army because they were being racially threatened. They were the only white folks seeking shelter there. They were taken to a safe hotel. Why weren’t the poor women who were raped taken to safety? Why weren’t the hundreds of hungry infants taken to safety? It’s a race issue and it’s shameful.
Shame on this government and their religious rhetoric. They are not Christians, they do not love their neighbours equally. This is not acceptable, we will fight for you so this never happens again.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
May the Lord Bless and Keep all of you close to him in your time of need…Remember He Loves you ALL…..
All of us feel your pain and are crying with you. Our prayers are with you, and I am so sorry that this has happened. You’re Americans – you have the heart of the strongest people in the world – not only in you, but surrounding you. We will take care of you – sadly, you have to start over, but you won’t have to do it alone. Don’t lose your faith. Listen for that inner voice and see the angels around you. God be with you and sustain you through this tragedy.
To all victims of Katrina:
I can only think I can imagine your horror…only you truly know. As a mother of 3, I cry at the thought of watching my children endure what you and your children are experiencing.
Our nation should be humiliated by its slow and meager response, and results thereof. The private sector is responding as quickly and lucratively as they can. No one I have encountered has voice anything other than empathy, the desire to help, and outrage at the delay in transferring donations to you. Know this: People do care, and they are donating funds quickly, and passionately. Patience is not a possibility as you watch people die due to lack of basic essentials that until Monday, most people in this country took for granted. Finger-pointing will not help at this stage, however a full investigation needs to take place once people are safe and sheltered with food and water and needed medical care. Those in a position of authority need to realize that with power comes responsibility (and lives are more important than a vacation.) I am most disturbed by sympathy that does not offer help at the same time…a responsible leader would have been at the scene immediately, and taken a hands-on approach. How can you watch people suffer, and not get personally involved? Walking down a street in Biloxi telling people you understand doesn’t fix anything. Wouldn’t it be nice if the victims of the lawless were as protected as the politician? Loosing your loved ones, home, and every material possession you had compounded by rape, beatings and other dehumanizations is unimaginable to anyone not living it. And no one should have to live it. I have 10 years combined experience with fire and rescue, and I am embarassed by FEMA’s so-called response. Not realizing the severity is not a valid argument…if the average internet troller had a clue, one would like to think that the agency responsible for our safety as a nation would. I find it impossible to believe they did not.
Let it be known that there are more people that care and are trying to help in any way they can, than there are hurtful people with private agendas.
I have donated, and will continue to do so as long as it is needed. I don’t really know how you are going to read this until you have shelter, and you are capable of e-mailing or calling someone yourself, but if I may supply these services to you (for example you do not have routine access to phone or internet), it would be an honor. One of my e-mail addresses is powellkiser@yahoo.com, and I will contact anyone you need me to, by phone or internet. If anyone without the time, but the capability to scan a list of names and contact info (ie, members of the press, emergency agencies, or a kind-hearted person doing all they can) would like to help victims contact their loved ones, I will gladly accept those lists, and contact the people on it.
Whether this gets to you somehow while you are still enduring this hell on earth, or afterwords, know that my heart has gone out to you from the beginning. Realize that the vast majority of the world has you in their thoughts and prayers, regardless of personal faith. Blessed be.
How do we even begin to imagine what you must be feeling…I only hope that this country finds the same compassion they did when we were hit here in NY on 9/11.
I have talked to many, sent mass emails requesting donations be sent to the Red Cross.
I am praying for you all. God be with you. Life will never be the same, but you are alive and you will live again. Stay strong.
IT BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE ALL OF YOU SUFFER.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Because of all of this happening, I hope you all will be ok and you will hang in there and survive. may GOD bless you with all my prayer. We love you all
It is an own pain to see as they ARE dying northamericans, we are with you in its pain, and saying so that they do something soon, it is not possible to be five days without water and without food, it is a madness, he is not HUMAN, demand his rights, and you demand that ayuden(porque you pay your taxes and MUST BE HELPED !), please you are 200,000 million inhabitants, if half of you load in his cars, or pick ups, water, clothes, foods, and it makes arrive at all that people, SAVED LIVES, HERE makes lack eat, get dressed, medicines, work, non Money, the aid must ARRIVE ALREADY, MOVE YOUR SELF, soon, people, HER OWN COMPATRIOTS ARE DYING! THEY MUST BE AFFECTED And ACT ALREADY! OVERHEATING GLOBAL(The “TREATY OF KYOTTO” THAT PRESIDENT BUSH DID NOT WANT TO SIGN, ON CONTROL OF The CONTAMINATION OF SKY, LAND And SEAS Of the PLANET), BY ITS FAULT ALL ARE SUFFERING THESE DISASTERS, YOU And Everybody, BECAUSE The WORLD THIS DESTROYING ITSELF BY The OVERHEATING OF The SEAS THAT CAUSE TSUNAMI And HURRICANES. – PLEASE THEY DO SOMETHING, STOP THIS GENTLEMAN WHO NOT THIS IN ITS HEALTHY JUDGMENT, IT IS GOING To US TO KILL To ALL IN THIS PLANET BY ITS AMBIACION And THE ONE OF 100 MORE POWERFUL FAMILIES Worldwide. IT IS NOT GOD QUIN SENDS THESE DISASTERS, IS GLOBAL OVERHEATING, STOP THIS MASSACRE ALREADY!
New Orleans and its people will always have a place in my heart. I am praying for all of you. May you be comforted in this most dreadful time of need.
This is a two-fold message. Most importantly, this message goes out to the victims of this horrendous natural distaster. I was caught up in the Hurricane in the beginning (I’m from Florida). I am embarrassed in that I complained about not getting relief enough, then there are those of you who may not get relief for quite a long time. Puts everything into perspective. So while I’ve made a small donation and have you in prayers, I know it’s not enough but collectively we can make a difference and help begin the healing of restoring your lives.
The second part of this message goes out to those of you who have been living off of the government and when that was taken away, have been crying and moaning, wondering when they will help you again. It’s people like you who take advantage and abuse the system that punishes everyone else. Those of you out there who have no regard but to be selfish…those of you who have been looting, raping, stealing, fighting, not being thankful for the help that has been TRYING to get to you but you storm the planes, the helicopters, feeling that you’ve been misled. You have not been misled. You have chosen to use this disaster as an excuse to show your true colors, your true personalities. The fact that you are choosing to hurt your OWN people, those in the same situation as you, just shows how shallow and selfish you are. Those are those who deserve to be helped, who desperately need it, but because YOU have chosen to be stupid and ignorant, products of your environment which you have chosen to accept as your Way Of Life…..they are denied the help and hope they so desperately need. Instead of working together as a people, you have chosen to split up your own kind, your own family, your brothers and sisters. Shame on you. You don’t deserve help or aid. It’s others who do. Shame on you. May you receive full payment for the sins and atrocities you have caused.
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since Katrina began her descent upon you. I cannot take a bite of food, a sip of coffee, a night’s sleep, or a warm shower without thinking of all of you. Please know that you have never been forgotten. We all have the same needs, the same wants, the same flesh — no matter the color of our skin. You have been, are, and shall be loved by me. Peace be unto you.
New Orleans and the Gulf region will rise again like a phoenix from the ashes. May God be with you all!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. May the hand of God reach down and take you into his heart to let you know that you are special.
I was in New Orleans for yet another visit less than three weeks ago. I love New Orleans and it’s people. You are in my prayers and I am asking everyone to donate to assist you all in getting your lives back together. Our hearts go out to you all. You are not alone. You are not forgotten. Stay strong. God bless you.
I have no way to really express my feelings for your anquish and pain. I hope that soon you will receive the necessary aids to start on the laong road back.
you have no idea how everyone is praying and donating to the Red Cross. You are not forgotten! Your tragedy is unbelievable – we watch all day and say how could this happen?
AMERICA BULLIES THE WORLD AND NOW GOD IS BULLYING AMERICA. BECOZ OF THE STUPID BUSH THE PEOPLE OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE NEIGHBORING AREAS HAVE TO SUFFER. BE BRAVE AND PRAY TO GOD TO FORGIVE THE AMERICANS FOR THE ATROCITIES THE AMARICAN GOVERNMENT HAVE CAUSED TO THE WORLD.
I JUST WANT TO LET ALL OF YOU KNOW YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS EVERYDAY AND NIGHT … GOD BLESS
hello sarah here again i live in florida and i know how scared everyone must be i have been through hurricanes but nothing like what you have been through.. i just want to let you know i am hoping and praying everyone will get through this tragic thing that has happened … god bless you all
I have assessed all that I own and I have given over a thousand dollars, but I wish I could give everything I have because I know that most of you have lost all that you have…you are all in my prayers and I hope that you can keep the faith that someday your cities will be rebuilt with good housing for all of its’ citizens, and that the affected cities in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, especially the city of New Orleans, which holds such wonderful memories for me! I lost my husband at the age of 49 very suddenly, and I had the chance to go to New Orleans to a convention so that I could get continuing education in the medical field that I was in, and I spent a lot of time in the classroom, but I also spent a LOT of time sightseeing, and so many of the kind and wonderful citizens of New Orleans helped me when I got lost, or when I needed directions, etc. and I wish nothing but the best for all of you…and while it is difficult to think that there will ever be a time when you will be able to think positively, there will, and I will be the happiest person in the world for all of you…and I WILL BE BACK!!! Thank you New Orleans, and the South…it will always be my favorite part of the country! May God Bless You All and Keep You Safe Today, Tomorrow, and in the difficult days to come…Becki
may god be with you
Hello everyone.It saddens me to see the troubles you are faced with. Please remember God Is with you always and It Is he that has gotten you this far. He loves you and will never leave you. Please know that my heart goes out to you and I pray for you a better tomorrow.I have donated funds to help you and hopefully I can do more In the near future. Stay strong, think positive and be rest assured that your angels are there with you, all you have to do Is ask for their help. Trust me I know this. Love always and forever, Chastity.
TO OUR BELOVED FELLOW AMERICANS..HANG IN THERE, HELP IS ON THE WAY.WE ARE DEVASTATED AND HEARTBROKEN AS WE VIEW THE NEWS REPORTS ON TV & THE INTERNET AND SEE YOUR TERRIBLE SUFFERING. WE ARE PRAYING FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, you are in my throughts every day. I pray for you, I feel for you, and this week’s paycheck is going to be donated to you. I am a 17 year old Chicagoan. My mother is an RN. If possible, she plans to come and help you. And if she does, I am coming as well to do all I can. If you remember nothing else, remember these two words: Hold on.
THE DEVASTATED LANDS
“DEDICATED TO: LOUISIANA/MISSISSIPPI”
I have nothing to offer; but the people
of the Devastated Lands have less,
For it hurts me deep in my soul and
for your suffering I will never
know.
I have nothing that I can give, but for
your spirits; my heart, I will give.
For the love of the people of this
country, I hope; that life; they will help them to live.
For the pain in my heart and soul
was so deep that all I could do is cry
and say “OH GOD”.
For all those whom have died and those
whom that live; I hold you in my
prayers.
Keep the spirit; for you shall rise; for the love of the Devasted Lands will survive.
Keep the faith and have the hope that you do have the will to rise again.
9/02/2005 @ 9:30pm.
To all our fellow americans,whom have been uprooted by this terrible tragady,our thoughts and prayers are with you. It breaks our hearts to see anyone go through this. May you rise up again and know that we are all with you in Gods love.
I’m praying for all of you!
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A short note to wish all are well.There is light at the end of the tunnel and im sure like Australians you folk will make it into the light places,they are about.Keep your children safe and all else will fade as days go by.
I have been through a very large and distructive Cyclone and only cared for my babys,they are now graon men making a life for them selfs.You will make it out the other side of these dark days,Keep your spirits up. Bes\t wishes from Australia(just ordinary working people thinking of you all
Lynn wilson
To the victims of Hurricane Katrina I want you all to know that i am keping you in my prayers. I ask that you keep your heads up and keep praying. You have seen the worst, it can only get better. MUCH LOVE!!!!!!
Praying for all victims of ‘Katrina’
my heart is with you and I have made a donation as that is the only way I can help from New Zealand , Please do not let this destroy you ,I pray it makes you stronger
To people with children ,keep them at your side always , I will weep for you , God Bless
Denise Flynn from Brookhaven, praying for you and yours
MAY GODS BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU ALL.
so sorry here in Australia our hearts go out to each and everyone of you.
God bless jenny & families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Whate we see here in Australia on TV is undescribable, so hang in there
I LIVE IN OREGON,,,I PRAY ON MY HANDS AND KNEES FOR ALL’ OF YOU EVERY NIGHT,,,I CRY OUT LOUD FOR ALL OF YOU EVERY DAY,,,OUR GOVERNMENT AND THOSE WHO ARE LEADING HAVE FAILED YOU,,,THEY HAVE DIS-GRACED THE COUNTRY…THEY ARE NOT LEADERS AND JUST POSITION THEMSELVES WELL ,FOR’, THEMSELVES…PLEASE,,,FIND A DREAM WITHIN YOUR SPIRIT,,,HOLD ONTO IT TIGHTLY,, -AND- ALTHOUGH DIFFICULT HOPE AND BELIEVE WHAT YOU HOPE FOR IS POSSIBLE…,BELIEVE IN PRAYER AND PRAY,,,TRY YOUR BEST TO STAY STRONG’ AND ALTHOUGH IT FEELS IM-POSSIBLE NOW ANGELS SOON WILL SURROUND YOU…THEY WILL!!!EYES THAT ONCE WERE CLOSED ARE OPEN,,,GOOD AMERICANS WILL MAKE SURE YOU WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF CORRECTLY…BELIEVE THIS!!! ,,,I SEND LOVE TO YOU, AND LIGHT FOR YOUR PATH,WITH RESPECT , NORSENA
Todo mi apoyo sentimental a todos.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND MAY YOUR LIVES BE RESTORED BACK TO NORMAL SOON.
YOUR IN OUR PRAYS.
BEST WISHES FROM MASCOT,AUSTRALIA
May GOD bless you all,and may you become stronger from this terible huricane,may you all have the hope in your heart to make it through this,and I say these things in the name of, Jesus Christ, amen.
My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones or possessions or livelihoods as the result of the devastation caused by Katrina. It’s hard to imagine the suffering each and everyone in her path is feeling at this very minute. Each and every life is valuable and irreplaceable, and it is horrifying to observe the present circumstances, which must be as close to hell as one could ever be.
However, just as horrifying is the thought pattern coming through our major media and also expressed in some of the previous comments made in the above letters. Many, many people are construing the misfortune of millions of people to put blame on someone for what has happened. Granted, emotions run high when survival is barely within grasp, but for observers (reporters, do-gooders,black activists, and Democrats among them) to use these circumstances as a platform to belittle our governement, which was elected by the majority of the people, and especially the President, for what has happened is absolutely ludicrous. And disturbing. President Bush no more caused this hurricane and the resulting suffering than the Man in the Moon. Anyone who could place the blame on him is crazy. This disaster was caused by Mother Nature. Period. End of discussion. Numerous factors at the time of impact and shortly thereafter, some of which could not have been controlled, have brought about the suffering and death of many, many people. Many factors which would have preserved more of the city of New Orleans were, in fact, in the process of being remedied…on the drawing board and in committee. Had this hurricane occurred a year from now, or two years from now, maybe the situation would not have been so grim, but what is, is, and the most important thing to do now is to help our fellow man, not try to blame any body. At the appropriate time, things will be studied and analyzed, and maybe the next time a natural disaster of this magnitude happens, there will be a little less suffering.
A comment was made on national television tonight that President Bush doesn’t care about black people. Absurd!! Get off the self-pitty wagon, and take responsibility for yoursef, mister. Nix your mindset of being victimized because of your skin color. How stupid to even think that a president would let people die if he could prevent it, in front of the entire nation on national media, because of his personal preferences. The fact of the matter is that the population of New Orleans is mostly black, and the poverty level of New Orleans is inordinately high. Logically, most of the people who could not drive out of the city would be black. Since many of those would be supported and aided the most by the federal government under normal circumstances, they would follow suit under these dire circumstances, also. Very logical, and not a matter of bigetry at all. The sad part of the equation is that they have expected the federal government to always be there instantly when they needed help. In a natural disaster of this magnitude , things don’t work that way. Perhaps had the majority of them relied a little more on themselves, they would have brought with them some survival materials, such as food and water and medicine and baby supplies, and there would have been less suffering. Then the truly needy, ie. the infirm and elderly and children, could have been better taken care of. Or were they waiting for President Bush to tell them to do those things? Is that his fault,too? Hindsight!
New Orleans, under normal circumstances, has one of the, if not the highest, murder rates per capita in the United States. Do you suppose those criminals would “turn themselves around” because of flooding and high winds? I don’t think so! Would they evacuate and leave stores and homes that had become open for easy plunder? No way. Hurricane Katrina just made their work easier! A police force too stretched to handle everyday crimes certainly could not be expected to work miracles under the conditions we are seeing in New Orleans now. Desparate crimes committed by drug addicts and dealers just got even more desparate without their daily fixes, and easier to commit. The “free” firearms they can readily help themselves to (which, by the way is against the law-they are not “allowed” to steal guns–so much for gun laws) sure have not made things any easier on the police, or storm victims, or rescue crews. And there was no evidence of strong mayoral and local leadership to help the police under the circumstances.
Aide has been a long time coming, while people are suffering and dying, and from my quarterback easy chair it sure seems like all of this aide should have been rolling in the day after evil Katrina hit. Stop and think—how long would it take you to get the goods and the vehicles and the personel and money and gas and find the roads open and without hazards to water and feed and rescue and save the lives of a million or more people scattered over an area pulverized to smitherines, and the size of Kansas? Well, in my wishful mind it might take a couple of days, but then maybe it would take a little longer as I would need some firepower to protect them all, and enough quantities so that riots didn’t start over just a few items brought in, and maybe it would take a little longer because there was alot, alot , ALOT more devistation and things were ALOT more complex than I was used to dealing with, and, and, and……..the point is, there are assuredly many things that could have, should have, been planned out and executed in a different manner. People and governments have done the best they knew how under the circumstances and will undoubtedly continue to improve their responses to come to the aide of more people. Their intent is good. They are working hard.
America is not a bad country, and owes no apologies to anyone. America is a strong country, ready to address it’s advisaries resolutely and forcefully to save it’s people, and humane and caring and generous enough to help it’s own disaster victims better than any other country in the world can……….and if you dumb asses that are so intent on blaming everyone else and holding President Bush responsible for every shortfall of the rescue efforts would just stop the rhetoric and dig in and unite with your fellow Americans to come to the aide of your fellow countrymen in need, maybe more people could be saved and secured and comforted more quickly.
The death and and suffering of so many can be eased so much and so quickly if we think of what we can do to make things better, rather than find fault in the opposing political party or people with skin color different than us. Let’s dig in and behave like proud and able Americans. If you choose not to, well, that’s ok, it’s your choice, but ……….well, maybe you’d be more comfortable living somewhere else…..there are plenty of governments in the world that actually fit the twisted picture in your head. Generous and helpful person that I am, I’d be more than happy to help you make the move!! GET REAL!!
My dears brothers and Sisters,
we, The Indians,feel sorrow and mourn the devastating effort of Hurricane Katrina. Our heart feels and reaches you. And we proudly watch on the televison sets of the restraint and self confidence shown by you all fellows.I will pray god for quicker recovery and assur you we are here to support you
TCVR
I am asking my Great Spirit to care for all of you, especially the children.
I cannot believe I am seeing helpless refugees in America. Seeing poor, hungry and exhausted people walking the interstate to nowhere reminded me Rwandan genocide, and Kenya’s ethnic cleansing where government forces led by our president and some leaders butchered its own citizens: women and children, burnt their houses, then pretended to help after an international outcry. Watching the mainly black people crying for help reminded me the situation I was in 1982,1990, 1997 Kenyan massacres where we used donkeys and carts to ferry the little essentials to safety.Honestly, I am still crying in utter disbelief. I still can’t come into terms the fact that the richest country in the world, a super-power failed its own people in time of need. My heart goes to all good people of New Orleans, Mississipi etc. Remember that everybody will fail you but the Lord God will always love you.May God meet all your needs and give you a safe heaven and recovery. Amen.
I, and everyone I know are praying for you! Living in California for my whole life, I have lived through many an earthquake, fire, flood. But NOTHING to the extent of your devistation.The Malibu fires that almost took my home 3 or 4 times as a child pale in comperison to the jobs, houses, and families destroyed by Katrina.
God Bless you!
We are praying for you.
Patty in Santa Clarita,Ca.
Our prayers are with you.We are donating to the Red Cross in hopes that what we donate will help you get on your feet soon. This is a horrific tradigy,I have never visited New Orleans, and always wanted to. Now, I am so sorry that one of our national treasures has been devistated. God Speed in building back!
Martin NOlan
Too all the victims of this horrible desaster, know that my prayers are for you. May you go back to a better and normal life soon.
Christiane from Quebec Canada
Our hearts are heavy for all those affected by this terrible catastrophe.
Please know that the New Zealand population has you in opur thoughts and prayers.
I would like to address a few things I have read, sitting here in Mississippi seeing things happen. First of all thanks to EVERYONE who has prayed and the endless supplies you all are sending. It is a blessing you will never be forgotten for. SECOND, to Anita, message 115, you are very very judgemental and completely out of line. To blame those who are stuck is pure ignorance. Maybe you should turn off your Bill O’rielly fox screws and see what really happens. I stayed too. Not because I am stupid, live off the government or any other reason you named but simply because the cost is to high! How long do you start planning and saving for a vacation in advance. Certianly not one week. I have 1 car, 1 husband 1small child and 3 pets. I have made this my home and I could never have concieved what was to come. You seem so rich and self-righteous, why not get off your ass and come on down here to the south and say that on the National News or better yet, to the ones who are still here with nothing.
Second, many seem to be confused about who is to blame. Bush one the majority, someone said. Check MS records. Bush was overwhelmingly the leader here, but I can bet that you can ask anyone of them if they feel the same today as they did in NOV and you can come close to getting hit. Haley Barbour our Republican govenor is also being blamed. Ofcourse they are to blame. How long did it take to get rescue efforts to 9/11? The buildings were still crumbling so don’t make excuses for them. Noone (that I’ve talked to) blames America. We are VERY grateful for all of you. Without you, much more loss of life would occur. It is your genorosity that has kept us moving, Both Republican and Democrat. I personally do blame bushy and barbour, I don’t care baby sick more later
At this time when you are suffering WE all the members of CHITPAVAN group are with you we are sure we will see you smiling soon thats the life we are also praying for your returning to norrmal life sooner the better FROM all members of the group
Just know that you are in my prayers as well as others throughout the world.
God will see that you are all provided for.
May GOD bless you all.
Mat
our thoughts and prayers are with you all, may this all soon end for you and your lives begin to normalise
Lisa.M. AND Family
I WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON WHAT I HAVE READ. IT IS A SHAME THAT WE ARE TRYING TO BLAME SOMEONE. AS FAR AS COMPARING TO 911, IT IS REALLY HARD TO. THOSE TOWERS WERE IN ONE PLACE AND ONE TIME. YES THE RESCUE EFFORTS WAS MUCH QUICKER BUT WE ARE FORGETTING SOMETHING. IF YOU LOOK AT THE AFTER THOUGHTS AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THOSE RESCUE EFFORTS, YOU WILL FIND THAT DISORGANIZATION AND COMMUNICATION IS WHAT GOD ALL THOSE RESCUERS (FIREFIGHTERS AND LIKE) KILLED. YES THE EFFORTS BEGAN QUICKLY BUT NY WAS NOT UNDER WATER AND NY WAS NOT SCATTERED FOR 100′S OF MILES AND IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES. WHEN THERE IS NO ELECTRCITY, NO PHONES, THE CELL TOWERS ARE DOWN AND WATER EVERY, SOME PLACE UP THE TOP OF THE SECOND STORY, HUMAN BEINGS (IN GOVERNMENT OR NOT) CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH.
I REALLY DONT WANT TO USE THE WORD OF GOD IN ALL OF THIS BUT WHAT I WILL SAY IS THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH. “MOTHER NATURE” IS NOT GOD DESTROYING EVERYTHING. IT IS BECAUSE SATAN HAS A LEASE ON THIS EARTH AND THE END IS NEAR. YOU REALLY THINK ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES THIS COUNTRY HAS EXPERIENCED DISASTER OF THIS MAGNITUDE. —– NEVER. PEARL HARBOUR WAS IN ONE ISOLATED PLACE. THE TOWERS IN ONE ISOLATED PLACE, OKLAHOMA BOMBINGS IN ONE ISOLATED PLACE. GRANT IT THEY WERE HORRIFIC BUT NOT LIKE THIS!! THINKING ABOUT IT, HOW COULD THE US BEEN PREPARED FOR SOMETHING SO WIDE SPREAD, SINCE WE HAVE NEVER EVEN EXPERIENCED IT.
GIVE THE GOVERNMENT A BREAK. I AM NEITHER DEMOCRATIC NOR REPLUBLICAN, ANYTIME DISASTER HAPPENS, THE HUMAN NATURE IS TO ALWAYS FIND SOMEBODY TO BLAME. THE PRESIDENT, THE GOVERNORS, AND MAYORS HAVE DONE THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST. THAT DOES NOT KEEP US FROM FEELING LIKE THEIR BEST ISN’T GOOD ENOUGH. I WOULD NOT WANT TO BE IN THEIR SHOES OR THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN DEVOSTATED SO BADLY. PEOPLES QUALITY OF LIFE AND SALVATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO ME IN THE WORLD.
WE NEED TO STOP BITING AT EACH OTHER AND THE GOVERNMENT AND BELEIVE GOD FOR THESE PEOPLE TO GET THIS THIS HORRIBLE THING. THESE PEOPLE HAVE LOST EVERYTHING THEY KNOW ABOUT LIFE. THEY HAVE LOST FAMILY MEMBERS. THEY HAVE SAW PEOPLE NEXT TO THEM DIE. THEY HAVE SMELLED AND EXPERIENCED STINCH LIKE THEY COULD NEVER IMAGINE. THE MENTAL IMPRESSIONS, HAS HAD A LASTING AFFECT. PICTURES BURNED IN THEIR MINDS, THAT WILL NEVER LEAVE. WHAT THEY HAVE LOST IN MATERIAL THINGS IS NOT A DROP IN THE BUCKET COMPARED TO THE MENTAL DEVISTATION THAT CAN TAKE YEARS TO RECOVER.
DO WE REALLY WANT TO ACT AND SPEAK LIKE A BUNCH OF THIRD WORLD PEOPLE, A BUNCH OF SAVAGES. IT IS PATHETIC THAT WE HAVE BOYS RAPING OUR GIRLS, LUDING TAKING PLACE FOR THINGS THAT ARE NOT NEEDED. JUST LOOK AT THE WAY WE ARE ACTING. CAN WE MAYBE UNDERSTAND NOW, WHY THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ, ACT LIKE THEY DO? WE ARE KILLING PEOPLE OVER ICE, RAPING GIRLS BECAUSE WE KNOW THERE IS NO WAY TO BE CAUGHT, SLANDERING OUR GOVERNMENT. WE SHOULD BE DIFFERENT AND SET AN EXAMPLE BUT DEVISTATION DOES STRANGE THINGS TO PEOPLE. AND THINK–THOSE PEOPLE IN IRAQ HAVE BEEN BRAIN WASHED FOR YEARS. SPEAKING OF WHICH, I WANT OUR MEN AND WOMEN HOME ALSO. I AM NOT EVEN RELATED TO ANYONE OVER THERE BUT I WANT THEM HOME SOOOO BAD.
God bless all those why are working for the peace of all everywhere
I cannot begin to imagine what you are all going through. I was in Florida last year when Ivan stuck but that was nothing compared to Katrina. Wishing you all the very best with all my love Lucie ( UK )
Our hearts and prayers are with you!
hugs from Kentucky, Lisa
I am from Equador, south america. I am very sorry for this tragedy and really feel your suffering. I pray for you and hope all the help raises you soon.
God bless all of you.
Guillermo.
My heart and prayers go out to all the vicitms of “Katrina’s Wrath”. At a time like this it is so important to know that GOD has a purpose for us ALL and please remember: IF GOD BRINGS YOU TO IT HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH IT” Don’t give up your faith! Prayers and Love from Michigan!
I am absolutly devastated by the desturtion by the hurricaine, we here in upstate NY have unused Military housing that could be put to good use I think that president Bush shoud open this housing here in Syracuse to the people in New Orlean’s and give them houseing as they have no homes this would solve one problem we are not useing it anyway. Reloacating is hard be being homless and hungry and on the brink of death is worse. My heart is with everyone down there not a day goes by or a moment I dont pray for everyone. God Bless all of you.
I live 11 hours away from New Orleans and have just finished in donating supplies and money for the relief efforts for this week. Mother Nature can be so cruel, not discriminating against anyone, regardless of race, religion, color or political affiliation. My heart, my prayers and whatever materialistics I can, go out to you. I realize it seems slow in coming and with all the basic needs being denied by whatever means, please know the country is responding as fast as they can. Let’s hope that we can stop blaming in hindsight and start pulling together in this time of crisis, the people in New Orleans and surrounding areas don’t need criticism, they need our help.
Our thoughts, hopes and prayers go to the evacuees displaced by Hurricane Katrina. There is nothing more heart-wrenching than to see families separated, and people losing their homes. We had the opportunity to visit the wonderful city of New Orleans several years ago, and were enchanted by the charm and beauty of the city, but also struck by the poverty. Let us hope that out of this tragedy a new day of hope may arise for all the citizens of the Gulf Coast, but most of all for those who have been ignored for so long.
I cannot tell you how bad I feel for you. I think about you all,day and night,with undescribable saddness. I do not believe God is responsible for this.Satan causes horrible things to happen.He wants to break our faith and will. I love you all, and am presently in the process of helping.God Bless you all.
God bless you. Please know that Jesus is right there with you, suffering with you. We are praying for you and we have donated and will each week, we love you. Your brothers and sisters in Christ from Georgia.
We are praying for all of you.
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Let every know we love and them and are constantly keeping them in our prayers and don’t give up keep the faith that help is on the way.
T,
Iam praying and others in the world are praying for you. Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour will help to re-biuld your country and will heal your wounds, He will confort those who have been made destitute by this disaster.Trust in JESUS HE WILL SET YOU FREE.
PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME………
Please help me find my friend Kahalilah James she has two small children I have not heard anything about her since the day before the hurricaine when she left me a message asking me to pray for her and her children as she faced the hurricaine. If anyone knows Kahalilah I need her to call me so I can attempt to help her. Please someone help me to find my dear friend and her family. Kahalilah cal me at 513 539-0609. God bless all of the folks in the huricaine ravaged area you are now and will continue to be in my prayers.
We are praying for you. The people of the United States are aware of your plight. Communities are very concerned and are pulling together to help. Bless you all. South Carolina
We was with the whole time and praying that everyone will get safety. There is alot of prayers and help on the way for all of you. Take care of you.
For those of you who have not heard from someone effected by the hurricane – just noticed the Red Cross has put a “family link” on their web site. Go to redcross.org and click on the family link. They have victims of the hurricane registering so their families know their safe, and a place for you to register to let them know you’re looking for someone if they are not on the list. My sincere good thoughts are with all of you to be reconnected with your loved ones and that they are safe and getting what they need.
Just know that there are people all around the world praying for you! Like me! I live in indonesia! So don’t forget that there is somone out there praying for YOU!!! Maybe a state away and maybe half a world! God bless!
Our prayers are for you! Not only that, but we are doing all we can physically to send money and supplies. Keep your eyes on Christ, he understands and will be with you in this horrible time of trouble. He is all we have…
I am praying for your well being and recovery and want you to know that those far away are sending our love and money to help you. We promise not to abandon you.
I am Canadian and I have supported the United States for a long time. But the lack of effort to save poor people in New Orleans has angred me. To see people stranded for days without any significant effort to save them is criminal and inhuman. In my eyes United States is no longer a country I admire. I am ashamed of having been a supporter of USA. How the US treats its own people in New Orleans says something about the country and what I see is not honorable, humane or pretty. I don’t normally write emails but the lack of relief efforts for days has shocked me. What has the US army been doing -stting on its hands while people die and starve in their own country. What has America become – an empty shell unable to save its own people in its own territory. What does it say about government and military leadership – which I use to admire. I feel very demoralized and sad to think this could happen in North American with all the resources our two countries have at their disposal. Why did not the government quickly buy up supplies, mobilize covoys of trucks – civilian if need be. The government just sat doing nothing and people died. It is only when the press asked questions about why there was not a significant relief effort did US government do anything. And there was a couple of days warning prior to the huricane when cars were leaving the citys when the government and military should have mobilized relief efforts. The treatment the people received in New Orleans is what you might expect from a tin pot dictator in a poor third world country. What has happened to a great country that defended liberty throughout the world. When the soldiers did go into the city they came with machine guns pointed at the people. This is not the America I thought I new.
You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I lived outside of Baton Rouge for 22 years. I love Louisiana and my family is still there and my son in laws family, All the Beauvais, Dugas, Booksh, Carriere, and Marionneaux please know that I am thinking about you. Burkes family, I hope you are all ok. Come to Kentucy if you are able.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA
LAND THAT I LOVE
STAND BESIDE HER
AND GUIDE HER
THROUGH THE NIGHT
WITH A LIGHT FROM ABOVE
FROM THE MOUTAINS TO THE PRAIRIES
THROUGH THE OCEANS WHITE WITH FOG
GOD BLESS AMERICA
MY HOME SWEET HOME
GOD BLESS AMERICA
MY HOME SWEET HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND GOD BLESS OUR DEAR PRESIDENT ALSO SIR MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERYDAY!!!!
am morrocan man who is really sorry about what occurs their.am heart and mind with the families .
Looking for information on Ivy Jo & Steven Kraemer and Family and Sheri Besson and Family from Thibodaux La.Family in Arkansas are very worried,have been trying scince the very start to contact them. Call when you can, collect!!! 479-928-7975. Aunt Sissie
I send all people affected by this disaster my prayers and thoughts. I am so sad about all the pain and suffering that has been going on. By all people, including those watching. It is so sad. I don’t think anyone could have expected or predicted how bad this would be. It is also so hard to get aid in to such a distroyed area. Yet that is what must happen. I feel that perhaps the best thing that could have happened would have been, to provide transportation for those less fortunate, to get out of the area before the storm hit! But, now we must deal with what these people are stuck in, hell on earth. My heart aches for all those there. Except for the ones that feel they have an excuse to act out with hate and start shooting and looting and such. No excuse for that. I much rather focus on the stories of those that even in the face of tragedy have helped their fellow man and there are plenty of people and stories like that out there. Black or White doesn’t matter, it is the kindness within each heart that matters within heavens relm. I send out a big hug and my prayers to all survivors, black/white inbetween, rich/poor doesn’t matter to me. All souls need our help here. I do understand the anger when I see that some are getting transportation over others and I can’t handle that very well within my own heart but anger can’t help. Love and care can.
PEACE AND HOPE
It is with regret I find myself responding to the pounding and blaming of the DEAD AND DYING, hateful accusations of those most victimized by the horrors of Bush’s $40 millions gutted budget cuts to the Engineers which could have insured the LEVIES were kept intact, the hate and ridiculous INTOLERANCE of some on this site who are blaming those very VICTIMS who are STARVING AND DYING for their lifestyles?????? and the like. Condemning and blaming the POOR, ILL and Elderly even gays for the devastation while praising A DISGRACEFUL self-serving PRESIDENT. It was pitiful too to watch the photo ops of his lowliness, finally showing his selfish face while THOUSANDS of U.S. CITIZENS are STARVING AND DYING, from his NEGLECTFUL DECEITFUL non- leadership.
The hate in some of these comments is HEARTSTOPPING in its vitriol and venom.
May we all learn greater respect for every HUMAN LIFE and less for the rhetoric and PROPAGANDA.
It is heartwarming and so very touching to read the majority of these messages which are full of HEALING prayers, kindred spirits, great CHARITY and dedicated service to those in such dire need.
HEARTFELT GRATITUDE FOR ALL THOSE who have struggled to give medical attention, lifesaving and rescue efforts and generous donations.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Dolly
We want you to know that we are praying fr you, and that we hope you are safe and fed. Will never understand your suffering, but we hope that our words and our collections of money and food can make your lifes easier and ease the pain. Our city of Pittsburgh is offering to house and feed many victims, and we hope that we can help you nd your familie stay safe. Bless you and stay strong!
Students and Faculty
I’m so sorry for the massive failure of our government in the light of this tragedy. The country extends our sympathy to you, and we hope that the government does not continue to place you in dire peril by rebuilding your homes under sea level again. I will open my home to any family who wants it so that they can rebuild their lives. God Bless all of you.
All of our prayers and sorrow are with all of you who are affected by this absolute tragedy. Keep up your strength, trust in the Lord, and just hang in there. God did not cause this horror–it’s from Satan. God may have “allowed” this, but don’t you think that He is sorry that this had to happen to get our attention.
Your tragedy has affected the entire world. We see now what would happen if America was really in trouble! We pray to God that this will not happen anywhere else again. May the officials put in effect better disaster plans after this. Let’s wake up America–we may be the home of the free-but we certainly aren’t very organized for any type of trouble such as what has happen do the victims of this tragedy.
Never forget, you may be a “victim” today, but “tomorrow” (which may be months from now) you will become a “survivor”, and then you can be a “thriver”–but you have to work hard to get there. Don’t ever give up.
So many of us over the entire world are trying so desperately to help you in any way that we can. Let us know your needs and we will help.
me causa demasiada tristeza ver tanta gente sufriendo pero tambien me parece algo absurdo ya que un pais con tanto dinero no haya sido mas eficaz la ayuda. Deberia estar mas pendientes de sus problemas y no de estar buscando guerras donde no las hay. e invertir su dinero en planes de precaucion contra desastres y no en armas.
I also did not like the Presidents tour of the area. I felt let down. I would have liked to see him stating how he would like to see this and that done right away. I wanted to hear him say how he was going to have more alloted for this and that, instead he was on his pep stool. I felt he didn’t do enough with his dire time, the dire moment that he was in except take the rescuers away from the valuable work that they were doing. I really felt I could have seen more of a Commander in Chief rather than hearing him say that they will rebuild it! Right now, save people! Save them!
I’m praying for you each day. God is with you all.
God Bless you all! If I was able, I would be there helping and giving you all what you need…
WHERE IS CANDICE LAMB / LYLA “LOUNGE LIZARD”/ WENDY & JODY???
WE WILL COME AND GET YOU IF YOU NEED US. STAY HERE,IF YOU NEED TO.
You’re in my prayers
OFFER: I can’t help much money wise but my home is open to any family in need of a place to start over. I live in a small town in Washington State. (eastern region) I don’t know who to contact. YOU ARE WELCOME….I have room.
Love to all.
Linda~~Prosser, Washington
Para los habitantes de la Costa del Golfo de EE.UU. y de otras regiones de nuestro mundo que sufren todo tipo de calamidades, para los desamparados, vaya hacia ellos la solidaridad y afecto de una venezolana que los considera sus hermanos ante Dios y ruega por ellos. Irene M.
To all the victims your tragedy has brought me to tears for I’ve never seen such atrosity, my prayers go out to you
i wish you all very luck and power to survive this days of troubles.
god bless you all.
Hello,
My name is Dan and I am a resident of Tampa, FL. I have been watching, with great sadness and anger, the devastation and despair that has hit the people of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
I am writing to offer my assistance by offering lodging to those in need who may be without a home or direction for the immediate future in their lives. I have a modest home in Tampa, but have two available rooms which are available to anyone who might make use of them for the opportunity to find a base from which they can start to regroup.
Being a gay male who has himself been through difficult times, my initial response was to reach out to the gay community in New Orleans. However, I am sure to leave my doors open to anyone who is in need. If you or anyone within the New Orleans gay community can advise me on whether or not I can be of assistance in this way, I encourage you to contact me at this email (POLOFLEX@aol.com) with direction on how I can make this happen.
Very Best Wishes and Prayers to All the People of New Orleans,
Dan
Tampa, FL
Like many of the others, I don’t have much to offer except a place to stay for those in need. I live in Virginia.
organicpuppy@yahoo.com
Trust on humanity.
Every good hearted person is with you all.
That will give you strength to fight against the calamity.
I feel so helpless watching and wish I was closer so that I could be a shoulder to cry on and be able to offer some practical help.
I live in Norway, and i speak for my contry whwn i say we all think of you. Take care!
Lots of love
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this terrible event. I feel so helpless. I know money will help and donations are being set up. But I don’t feel like that is enough. I want to be there handing out food, water, offering a shoulder to cry on. Anything but sitting home watching the TV. Blessings to all
God be with you during this difficult time. May His love and peace comfort and strengthen you. I am saddened by the devastation that has hit New Orleans and the surrounding areas. I know that the peace of God will bring a resolution to this matter. Keep your hope in God.
Will hire insurance agents t work in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I am a Nationwide Insurance agent and I would like to help.
Call Ken 682.552.6899.
THOMAS KENNEDY JR. FROM METERIE, LA.
CONTACT YOUR UNCLE. PATRICK KENNEDY AND LET US KNOW ABOUT THE FAMILY. 818-787-3284
we recently moved from the gulfport-biloxi area and are desperate for information on friends and loved ones.we would like to here from anyone with information about employees of biloxi regional hospital on reynoir st in biloxi my daughters co workers any info about usm long beach my daughter graduated from the school of nursing in 2004 and would like to here from those who graduated then and also facalty and i need info about jc penny edgewater mall employees in biloxi,they were my co workers and i dearly love them all.employees of flying j travel plaza in gulfport.Jennifer and Chris Good ,Jason and Leigh Rooney we are tring to reach you…we love you all.anyone with information please post.
Please Kimberly Martin or Andy Martin please contact Roz @ 562-427-4519. I’m so worried about you & kids. Gaynell is in Texas with momma she is awaiting your call her number also is 562-756-1901. to bring you, Andy & kids to CA.
Instead of looking for a horrible aftermath in an increase of death tolls, people should have been more responsive in saving lives by providing transportation for people who did not have access to cars, trucks, or airplane. People could have been rescued house by house through special alerts on T.V., radio and even bullhorns in the streets by passing cars or trucks. School buses and other types of buses, such as coach buses should have been made available, especially to the poor people DAYS BEFORE THE HURRICANE. People could have went door by door to warn or help people leave ASAP with only one suitcase per household. Jehovah Witnesses go door to door during their Field Service, and they are organized in that whole sections of a city are reached by them. If they can reach people, why can’t the state of Louisana and other coastal states become more organized in rescuing people, and this is a better solution than coming to aid after the damage has been done. (FEMA and the American Red Cross should be more acknowledgeable in this area.) I firmly believe more than 50% of the death toll could have been prevented by organized bus lines before the hurricane hit. A couple of days of missing school would not have harmed the children, instead it could have actually saved their lives and others such as the elderly who find it extremely difficult to climb unto roof tops. Next time American needs to think! Save the people should have been top priority.
The nations prayers and thoughts are with you all. Even though we are all not able to be with you at this time of tragedy and great need we are doing what we can be it praying , donating money, blood, and much needed supplies, and what ever else we can think of. You are strong and where there is hope there is survival. You will make it out stronger. The nation cares and so do I.
Searching for my niece and nephew Jessica and Jared Linn and their mother Kathy in Metarie La.Call 318 938-7208 if you have info. Aunt Gail
We are praying for you and colecting money. don’t give up.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALAN”TEX”NEWTON.HE LIVES AT 940 MAZANT ST.IN N.O.HANGS OUT AT “VAUGHN’S TAVERN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE HE LIVES.GOD BLESS ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE WORKING IN THE RESCUE EFFORT AND GOD BE WITH THE SURVIVORS.
My prayers are with all of you. Please know that America deeply cares about you and your families.
May the Light of God surround you,the Love of God enfold you. Wherever you are,God IS,and all will be well. I send you all my love and prayers that something good will come from your suffering and that you will be blessed with all God’s gifts and mercy.
Christ almighty! I have never read so many sanctimonious, hyperbolic or plainly ignorant comments in all my life.
First of all, the survivors of hurricane Katrina ARE NOT holocaust victims. Nor are they fleeing a brutal dictatorship. On this site, such comparisons are hogwash and reveal a shocking ignorance of recent history.
Also, the survivors at the Superdome in New Orleans and later at the Astrodome, are not dying. Yes, they experienced dehydration and probably went without a full meal for more than 24 hours but they didn’t die en masse, did they? Many of the adults, ostensibly healthy and strong, acted as if they had never experienced thirst or hunger and reverted to incessantly complaining like children.
Finally, critics who attack President Bush and other segments of the federal government because their response to hurricane Katrina was not immediate, show a profound lack of understanding.
Gathering and preparing food and supplies; implementing a plan; securing hundreds of vehicles; alerting and ordering to a specific zone, thousands of personnel, TAKES TIME. It is not done quickly.
Still, the complaining from the left wing media, liberal morons and Democrat politicians who should’ve known better, began within hours.
According to honest news stories, many engineers now believe the compromised levees were responsible for the delays of food and water to the hurricane survivors and also for additional problems in New Orleans.
Hmm. Shouldn’t the mayor, a liberal Democrat, have forseen that problem? What about the governor of Louisiana, another liberal Democrat? Shouldn’t she have formulated a plan to secure the levees?
Criticizing after the fact is very easy, liberal Democrat.
Here’s my advice: Call President Bush and tell him you have all the answers. I’m sure he and the rest of the hurricane survivors could use a genius like you.
We would like to get a message to our family in Hattisburg MS
“Sam & Pam Dossett” n “Paul & Tami Cox”
we haven’t heard or seen anything from them since the Hurricane. In our hearts we know they are safe, but we would like to let them know we LOVE & MISS them. to also call at 214-893-6450 as soon as they are able.
May GOD hold you and comfort you through these difficult times. May he bless you with a loaf of bread to eat, may he bless you with a penny to build a home, may he bless you in good health to continue to live.
What about the children? Will a foster care system be available to people who live out of state who want to keep the lives going for these children.
A Message From Dubya
I’m just wondering why Mayor Nagin never implemented or planned an evacuation plan. Why he made a phone call saying, “This is not a test, evacuate”. Where was he? He knew when he took that job that the barricade could only tolerate a level 3 hurricane. Why didn’t he plan anything for the people. He sure can point the fingers though. Also, he was a complete embarrassment on national tv using the language he did. He should so be ashamed of himself. I just wonder how can so easily point the finger at the President and others when technically, the people of New Orleans was and is his responsibility and he had nothing prepared or ready to evacuate his people!
I feel for you every hour, minute,second. I new of the problems with the levy, I just wished that the Goverment, that we were suppose to trust, listened. Now they want to send 10 billion for clean up. What if they only had invested half of that figure to fix the problem that was brought to their attention. This is our country, these are our people, I have never met a more generous, honest, supportive, compassionate and humble community in my lfe, then the people and community of New Orleans. Why is there not more help? Why was the response so long? These are the communities and the public that deserve our attention. This is our land, our freedom and our need. The Goverment is sending money, money to those in Iraq and for what? Not to protect our troops, but to put them in more danger. There is no more military protection, no armor that they need. Our soilders our dying everyday. Now, our states, communities, and the American people are dying in our own country for what? For the greed of our President? Is your ranch and title more important than that of the gulf states? The millions of men, women and children? You resort to airports for triage centers??? Where is the American way. Oh, that belongs in your pocket along with your Father’s? Laura Bush, shake some more hands of the dying, the ill and the lost of hope. I am so glad you are comfortable on your ranch in Texas. Gee, how many dollars and land do you have, that you could have opened up for the disaster victims? You can fly out the Middle Easterns during the 9/11 attacks,when all planes were downed, but you could not fly out the American people during Hurricane Katrina? Guess we know were the Bush family loyaltylies belong. Shame on you and your warped values. 9/11 was a travisty, I lost family and friends but Iraq did not need to continue this long and now it looks as if a nuclear bomd was dropped on the Gulf Coast, yet response still has not taken place. I guess it is evident were the President and our Goverment loyalty lies. I am praying for all of you and for this country. Am I proud, not really, do I think we can overcome, yes. These areas that are effected do not need to be pointed out as minority areas, this is our country and these are Americans, stop putting labels and just unite as one. Americans, strong, proud, free and one! God Bless and be proud, be strong, we will survive.
Laura Haake
Clay, New York
My Prayers and Thoughts Go out To all of You and even though we may not Know why Jesus would allow such a Tragedy I have to refer to one of my favorite verses. Romans 8:28 (For we Know That all things work together for Good To Those that Love The Lord, ) It May take a Long Time But God Has not Forgotten You . Love and Prayers Dawn .
Why can’t the richest country in the world help their own? Know that your Canadian neighbours support & pray for you! Believe in the power of prayer – stay strong!
I know it seems crazy to be offering my home, since it’s in Canada. However, I am doing it, and am very serious about it. I am a single mother to an awesome 12 year old boy. We discussed it, and other than the little bit of money we were able to donate to the American Red Cross, we are offering to take in a mother and 2 children for as long as they need to stay. I know it’s far from the Gulf Coast, however, I also know that Aic Canada is helping in the rescue efforts and is flying people out. If this is possible, I am ready now!! For as long as it’s needed. I am not sure of the procedures ro make this possible, but if anyone could help a mother and 1 or 2 children to get here, my house is open. I am in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Not far from the American Border in Central Canada.
Hope my family can become someone else’s for a while.
Looking forward to hearing from someone.
Hey ghayz! I know and i understand how hard it was during the hurricane katrina existence!i know i can’t provide any material help or anithing to help you all to rise again i hope this simple message from me in be half of all filipinos will touch your heart and help you to realize that it was only God’s hand rearranging our lives and maybe it was a simple message from him or a simple way to remind us that no matter how tragic it was he still at our side to guide and to help us to stand again!!
i understand how tragic it was but
what am i trying to say is…
be confident to rise and start again
there is no harm that can hurt us cause he’s always at our side ok!!
Keep going on!!
GODBLESS you all and
Ilove you ghayz ….
May you find the light of God in this kind of Obstacle!!
Most of the human life side of this catastrophy was mainly brought on by complacency. The media did it’s job of warning the public, as well as the government, to be better prepared well in advance. When people choose to ignore the evidence of a probable catastrophy, this what happens. We all pay more. I am more sad for the elderly and the very young than the others who had the ability to take responsible preventive action.
I just wanted to let all of the hurricane victims know (even though you don’t know me)that you are in my heart and I pray for you everyday. I’ve been watching the devastation on TV and it just hits home you know. It breaks my heart every time I hear about whats going on over there. I am truly blessed that my family and I are safe. The Lord is watching over all of you, you’re in his hands. And you will continue to be in my prayers.
Pray & Stand together. LOVE one another & don’t give up. Look to the Lord, Jesus. Be strong the Lord HEARS your VOICE. He is there with you in the mist of trial & tribulation. Those who are last will be FIRST someday.
help from more than 50 countries
The State Department said offers of help had been received from more than 50 countries, including:
Australia, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, China, Columbia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Greece, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Portugal, South Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
AUSTRALIA: “We’re going to provide A$10 million ($7.6 million) and the bulk of that money, if not all of it, will go to the American Red Cross,” said Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. The Australian government said there may be up to 24 Australians trapped in Louisiana in the aftermath of Katrina.
CHINA: China offered $5 million in aid for victims of Hurricane Katrina which devastated the Gulf Coast ahead of President Hu Jintao’s U.S. visit. If needed, the Chinese government is also prepared to send rescue workers, including medical experts, officials said.
JAPAN: Will provide $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
CANADA: Offered to help in any way it can and the navy is preparing a ship full of emergency disaster relief supplies to be sent when a request comes.
CUBA: Cuban President Fidel Castro offered to fly 1,100 doctors to Houston with 26 tonnes of medicine to treat disaster victims.
MEXICO: The country is sending 15 truckloads of water, food and medical supplies via Texas and the Mexican navy has offered to send two ships, two helicopters and 15 amphibious vehicles.
VENEZUELA: President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of the United States, offered to send cheap fuel, humanitarian aid and relief workers to the disaster area.
EUROPEAN UNION: EU countries are ready to give the United States oil if it requests help, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Friday. But British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said this was not what the EU had in mind when it discussed how to help.
FRANCE: Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said France was ready to offer support, telling TF1 television: “We have rescue teams based in the Caribbean and we are naturally ready to provide aid to the Americans, and that is what we have told them.”
GERMANY: Has offered mobile units to provide clean water, military hospital facilities and medical aid.
ITALY: Has offered to “immediately” send aid and evacuation specialists, Italy’s civil protection unit said. Authorities have prepared two military transport planes to fly amphibious vessels, pumps, generators, tents and personnel to New Orleans and other areas. They were awaiting word from U.S. officials, the unit said.
NETHERLANDS: Will provide teams for inspecting dykes and for identifying victims if there is a formal request from the United States. It will also send a frigate from Curacao to New Orleans shortly to provide emergency assistance, the government said.
RUSSIA: Has offered to help with rescue efforts, but is still awaiting a reply from Washington. “Above all with heavy transport planes, which can be loaded with helicopters and generators — as there is no electricity in the area of the catastrophe,” Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said.
SPAIN: Expects to receive a formal request to release gasoline stocks to the United States and is prepared to grant it, an Industry Ministry spokesman said.
SWEDEN: The Rescue Authority said it was on stand-by to supply water purifying equipment, healthcare supplies and emergency shelters if needed.
UNITED KINGDOM: British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said Britain stands ready to help the United States in whatever way it can.
Middle East
SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Refining, a Houston-based subsidiary of state oil firm Saudi Aramco, will donate $5 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
As usual, the Democrats are entirely missing the boat! Here is what would the stump speech for Florida, if I where ever consulted:
Good people of Florida, there has been enough suffering. Together let us put an end to those terrible hurricanes!
Questions?
Our plan for climate repair, consists of three vital points:
Firstly, there is the urgent restoration of the Thermohaline, the Arctic deep cold dense salty current which cools the costal waters. Because it is the warm moist rising air from the sea that spawns and feeds ever greater and more numerous tropical storms and hurricanes, not to mention over heating and killing the fragile living coral reefs functioning as a natural breakwater as well as actually increasing population of the Crown of Thorns starfish which eat the coral.
As it turns out, the refrigerating effectiveness of the Thermohaline can be restored, fed back into normal health and perhaps even a tad better, by the simple return of salt to the ocean at strategic times and locations. A crash program of feasibility study for quickest possible implementation is already long overdue.
The second part of the problem is, of course, is global warming of the atmosphere. My fellow Americans, let us deal with global warming the American way. We will act unilaterally and preemptively! Let us set and attain a goal of reducing the atmospheric percentage of greenhouse carbon gasses in order to lower global warming once and for all.
All that is required is adequate carbon sinks. Carbon sinks are any plant life that binds and incorporates carbon gasses as it grows. And the most efficient carbon sinks for the most cost effective allocation of land and other resources, is hydroponics.
Food and all manner of useful products and materials can be produced by hydroponics, to actually profit from significant and much needed economic growth and recovery, while actually reducing greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere as a happy byproduct.
Of course, a major danger of global warming comes from destitute grinding poverty and subsistence farming in Latin America, the slashing and burning of the Amazon jungles. And it is this looming threat to the lungs of the Earth, which is to be addressed by the third point of our program to stop the hurricanes, responsible positive intervention to aid destitute Latin American subsistence farmers, change their practices and actually heal the Amazon jungles, the lungs of the Earth, while ultimate disaster may still be averted.
Subsistence farmers slash and burn their way, advancing into the old growth of the Amazon jungles, for new farm land as the lands they have already slashed and burned for farm land become useless and depleted.
Now, as it turns out, the reason that the jungle doesn’t simply re-grow over the abandoned farmland all on it’s own, is because the small animals that eat the jungle fruit and then excrete the seeds, will not venture into the clearing. But, amazingly, by simply spreading the appropriate manure, fresh jungle can be restored on hither to scorched, depleted and bare soil, within a scant three years!
If only the destitute Latin American subsistence farmers can be helped and enlisted to fertilize and restore the jungle over their own spent farm lands, they can rotate the soil, slash and burn the same areas instead and thereby slow their advance ever deeper into the old jungle growth, in order to heal rather than destroy the vital tropical rain forests, as a stipulation for vital assistance and education in better feeding themselves in the process.
By an intensive program of these latter three points, we can actually stop these terrible hurricanes and end our suffering! Good people of Florida, shall we only talk about the weather and lament, or isn’t it high time we did something about it?
having been exposed to last years Tsunami,i realise the agony of this tragedy.i pray to the lord to give you all the required courage to face the present and the necessary hope for the future.may god be with you all!!
thinking of all you people in new orleans you are the heart of america and it is utterly shocking that you were left so long in such despair we have not been able to rest with worrry about ye please do not forget that we here in my home and in my town and in my country are all so shocked and upset for you all we are not able to concertrate on regular life it is going to be a long time before ye recover from this, new orleans we love you and if we can help in some way please let us know. Keep your hearts up and be sure we are praying and listening and watching and angry at the way you have been treated. x from ireland
Having worked in and around the New Orleans area for the past 26 years, I have come to know so well what a fun loving , gracious , genuine group of prople the Cajuns are and my heart goes out to all that are enduring the horrible situation in place right now in New Orleans and the surrounding area. Please know that the world is with you and wish for you the return of peace and tranquility once shared by those living in your great city. Peace from California
Norma Kearby, Betty Caldwell, Jeanne Monty–let me know that you are o. k.–Dot M., Rock Hill, SC
Please contact Charmaine and Boopie at 941-746-0704 or call Vernna’s cell to let us know something.
To all those who suffered thru this nightmare. I wish you all find peace and rest soon. Being on the other side of the world in Australia, does not remove the stress i feel for you all. I trully believe this whole thing was orchestrated by the shadow goverment and was confirmed in my mind after the lack of reponse from the USA governement, to assist its own people in crisis. i pray you all find peace soon and sue the arse off them!!!
faerie
heartofisis@hotmail.com
FRANK G in Chicago MSG. 256
You insufferable insensitive ignoramus in the Name of all that is HOLY you ridiculous brutal aggressive dismissive brain washed BOOB with little or no true comprehension of the AGONIES of INNOCENTS
hate and INTOLERANCE with no respect for HUMAN SUFFERING and the OBVIOUS DEADLY FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABLITY FOR CONTRIBUTING TO this TRAGEDY you only MAKE MATTERS WORSE with your BUSHWORSHIP B S GARBAGE This was way beyond any municipal official’s capacity to cope The mayor is not the one who gutted the funds to protect the LEVEES THE WORLD KNOWS THIS TO BE FACT how dare you attack the DEAD INFANTS AND LOST SOULS NEEDLESSLY NEGLECTED when they should have been PROTECTED who simply died from dehydration heat stroke and GUNS GUNS GUNS that is how the BUSH ADMINISTRATION runs START A DISHONEST TERRORIST WAR in IRAQ KILL YOUR OWN YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN ALL FOR LIES LIES LIES all shoot ‘em up bang bang and photo ops
LEAVING CITIZENS without the necessities of LIFE medications water I am appalled and ashamed of the VIOLENCE and IGNORANCE you spew you are a sick twisted example of how SELFISH CRUEL BIGOTS think STINK GREATER than the sewage and corpse filled steets SHAME on your HATE
THE BLAME LIES WITH THIS dishonest administration a nation bamboozled into war and you strut SMUT.
what if anything have you done or are you doing for anyone other than your selfish disrespectful disgusting ass.
SHAME SHAME SHAME INSANE
Please all read the truth check the facts LOOK FOR ‘ACT FOR CHANGE’ AND THE INCREDIBLE TRUTHS FROM THE FORMER BLACK PANTHER’S TOO. MURDER SHEER MURDER
PEACE TO ALL THE VICTIMS PRAYERS TOO AND AGAIN HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO ALL WHO HAVE STRUGGLED SO VALIANTLY TO SAVE LIVES IN THE FACE OF SUCH ENORMOUS CHAOS.
Daria
TORONTO
CANADA
Searching for the Mercy Sisters of Mercy Manor, Jackson, Mississippi: Sr. Elise Todd, Sr. Clarissa Rose, Sr. Marion; also Fr. Robert Olivier. Please let me know you’re all right…God bless you! – Joan
i salute the brave and carageious peoples of katrina desaster victems be together care each other hope for good hurricane gone leave a paper of history to write your self you and your nation faceing the challange of nature and this time will pass as you see that 5 days gone you will se your self in your home again very soon please help each other and care each other God is always with his peoples trust this God will give you all the things which you have yesterday joy and happyness .zafar
please may i beg of all to read the comments of Malik Rahim and Z net too excellent sources for the eyewitness point of view Those who actually LIVED THRU THIS NIGHTMARE will help to enlighten you. Thank you Malik for the Truth
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CARE AND FOR ALL THE PRAYER
THE WORLD IS WATCHING
PEACE
DM
CANADA
this message marcia , anthony , dennis the II mcdowell plesse notifly me of your saftey. call 606-776-4595
or e mail at dmcdowl@yahoo.com
thanks
dennis
My mother Jessie Sanchez is looking for you contact us Please
YOUR NEVER ALONE UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO BE. EVEN WHEN YOUR HARDEST HIT THERE IS ALWAYS AN AVENUE OF ESCAPE AND LOVE AROUND THE CORNER. FOR EVERYTHING YOU GET THROUGH YOUR THAT MUCH BETTER OFF. DON’T QUIT EVEN WHEN YOUR HARDEST HIT. WE ALL WONDER WHY WHY NOW, BUT WE KNOW IN OUR HEARTS THAT WHERE HERE FOR A REASON AND IT’S OUR TIME TO FAIL OR SUCCEDE. YOUR BETTER FOR YOUR EXPERIENCES. HELP EACH OTHER IN LOVE AND IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU 10 FOLD. NEVER LOST NEVER FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS MAY YOUR FUTURE BE GREATER THAN ANY PAST EXPERIENCES OF PAIN AND ANGUISH HAS EVER BEEN.
All I can do is pray faithfully and hope for the best for all you people there.
We live outside of Memphis, Tnn. And all the help that is given is in Memphis and I cant get there to help. May God bless you all.
Seeking 14 year old Baisha Mitchell. Grandparents Loice and Rennard Mitchell. Mom Colleen Mellon is trying to find you. She is at 504-458-0736 or email me at info@loveourchildrenusa.org
My wishes prayers hopes and dreams are with you all – Look to God for the answers – He loves you!!!
I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU IN NEW ORLEANS!! Things will get better. There is always hope. Stay strong and hopeful.
God cares, cast it all on HIM.
Looking for andrew and kathleen Gebbia Lived in Biloxi Mississippi
God loves each and everyone of us. When we cry he lifts our spirits. Even if it doesn’t happen right away, everyone affected will be joyful once and forever more. Amen
To all those affected by hurricane Katrina……. my family and I want to give our deepest sympathies to each and every one of you
velly2 good..finally
God be with all of you through this tragedy. My church had a special prayer for all of you. Please call on God as He will answer when noone else will. I live in central Illinois close to University of Illinois. If any of you have relatives close to this area and would like me to call them to let them know you are alright, please email me their Phone # or if you have loved ones living elsewhere you can not reach, let me know and I can write if I can not call. My email is clyles@cfaith.com. God bless!
I am so sorry this tragedy has taken place. I don’t understand why everything seems so chaotic. I don’t understand why we weren’t more prepared.
It breaks my heart to see so much suffering every time I turn on the tv.
I hope you and yours are safe.
God bless each and every one of you.
Laurie
hello my name is angela, and im looking for a family member who lived in new orleans with her boyfriend, her name is wanda johnson or denson. if any one heard from her or seen her please have her to contact her relatives in orlando. mu heart goes out to every one whom have had to go through this situation and im am praying for you all, i know that god does not do anything for nonthing so please stay encourage and keep praying , i know its more easier to say when your not in the situation , but i rally do feel your pain because i just keep thinking that could have been orlando. i dont have any money but i know when god hears prayers he will provide. god bless.
There are not enough words to give you comfort now. Know that there are people coming to help you, sending whatever money, food, supplies they can. Know that all of our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all and give you the strength to come through this terrible time.
We feel your suffering.Your prayers will be answered,give them a little time,help is on its way,in more ways than we can understand.In owr prayers for you,
Simon
Words can’t express my feelings and sorrows for this tragedy. We are doing anything within reach to help you. We care for you because you are our fellow citizens. Don’t lose hope. Help is on it’s way. Don’t let your head down. We (people who are trying to help in anyway or praying) are here for you and won’t let you fall apart. Words are not enough to express our feelings but can give you comfort. People everywhere are trying to help in all the ways possible. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU BECAUSE IN A WAY YOU ARE PART OF US AND WE ARE PART OF YOU….. Just don’t let your head down and don’t lose hope. We are here. Still protecting you and comforting you in any way we can…
New York is also crying for you all. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your families. We remembered when you were with us on 9/11 and that is something we will always treasure in our hearts. May God Bless you all and give you all hope. We know that he has not abandon you all !
I am offering a home for a small child or siblings. Short-term or long-term. I have a wonderful family and my husband I have two young sons and a very stable home.My family is able to assist another family with all expenses related to the child living with our family. No strings attached only a caring home and TLC until child and family can be reunited. I can be reached at rlcmhayes@aol.com. My family is located in Florida.God Bless You.
I will not pretend to “understand” what you are going through right now. I cannot even imagine it. I am so amazed at the courage of all of you waiting and waiting for help, not knowing if it will come in time.
Your strength is an inspiration to me. It’s my understanding that some of you will be relocated to Fort Custer in Michigan. I live not far from there and intend to volunteer my efforts in any way I can be of use. I was brought up that when a hand reaches out for help, I need to grasp that hand and give all the help I can. Perhaps I’ll meet some of you in Fort Custer very soon.
You will not be alone much longer, there are many of us waiting for the direction and opportunity to be of help to you.
Namaste.
Julie
I’m looking for Jeriece and Lynn Hill. Please contact me if you get this message and let me know that you’re okay.
Patty Kerr
IM SO VERY SORRY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT LOST EVERYTHING,ALL THE WORLD ARE PRAYING FOR YOU, THE HELP IS ON THE WAY.PLEASE STAY IN CALM,GOD LOVES YOU.
To everyone who will read this. My family & I can not begin to understand this horrific nightmare. Here in Canada we don’t see anthing like that. We are so sorry for what you are going through. Please know that our thought and prayers are with you all.
I just want everyone down there in the heart of this disaster that my family & I are think of everyone and hope that this ordeal will be over quickly. I can’t even imagine what a nightmare every one is going through. I am so glad that the government has come through finally and are helping out down there. Just know that other people are thinking about every one down there and hearts & prays are with all of you.
Love from the Allen Family
My prayers are with all of you-the lord left a rainbow after the flood-just continue to watch for one-it will be there!god bless!!
It is sad to hear all the trouble that the people are going through. What is worse is that the Country is fighting against each other. Aren’t we supposed to live in the land of the free? I think instead of focusing on what should be done, we should all focus on what we can each do ourselves. My prayers are with all the people effected in this horrible disaster
There are no words to describe the feelings I have when I view the devestation on TV. My heart goes out to all of you, my prayers too. May Heavenly Father bless you with peace and a sure knowledge that He cares.
i am so sorry for all of you and you r in our thoughts and prayers may god bless you in every way possiable keep your spirits high in this time of hard ship you all are true survivers may god bless.
The url to search the database is: http://americareunite.com
Survivors can post their names and address of where they are now and where they lived in this searchable database so that family members can search and find out they are ok.
Us in kenya are with you,we are praying constantly for you,may God’s protection be with you especially now.
My heart goes out to each & everyone of you. I cry everyday for your tragedy. I pray for you all. America loves you. We will help you through this. Every city in every state in the union is coming together to help. Keep praying to Our Heavenly Father. He & we will see you through. This is coming from South Bend, Indiana with much love & prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for all of you.
Phuong
Listen to the beautiful music in the air. You will prevail as you have so many times before. You have survived this long, you can only go up from here. We are praying for you in Montana and have sent supplies donated from the community. If you need more let us know what you need, and we will try to fill the need. May God shine his light on you so you know your direction home.
I am praying for you all, and I have not and will not forget your need. God bless you and keep you safe as Our Lord has kept you. Everyone I work with is pitching in for donations of items and money. We never know what is going to happen to any of us and all we have in this world is each other. Please remember that you are not alone! And you are not forgotten or thrown away!!! Be strong and have faith! Vickie
I am so sorry. God bless you all and give you the strength you need in the coming months. xxx
Its really heart paining to talk to you. I could only say pull out all your patience and trust the God for a good future.
we’re praying for all I’m from a little town in ky pop; about 3′000 it’s called Hyden’ ky our whole church rockhouse penn;are praying god blessyou all.
I am really sorry for the tragedy. Only the Almighty God help you All.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. No one understands why this has happened. Australians send their best wishes and love to you all.
Hi i`m living in South Africa and guys it real feels bad seeing you in that deep trouble nature hasn`t think about it.And would like to say keep faith in God and sacrifice all to him
I am so sad seeing the dead as well as those alive. This kind of situation can happen to any one anywhere in the kind of world that we are living in right now. I pray and ask God to protect you and guide you through thick and thin and to make you all find an inner peace even if man refuses to help. God loves you all and keep strong.
please my brothers and sisters who are affected by the hurricane, remember that we have a God who is always caring and has promised never to leave us orphans, I am always with you in prayers. Do not loose hope, God is our Comforter.
My Dear People of God, I want to let you know that that is problem without solution. I also want to let you that there is nothing The Lord cannot Do. Believe in God, believe also in HIS Son Jesus Christ for without JESUS Christ you can nothing.
Remember His Promises are True,
His Resources Unlimited,
His Love Unfailing.
I pray that God Almighty will lead you all through.
Nkechinyere Okereafor.
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO ALL THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA! WE PRAY FOR YOU EVERY NIGHT AND WE ARE TRYING TO SEND SUPPLIES AND OTHER NECESSITIES TO HELP YOU OUT. THE HOSPITAL WHERE I WORK IS DONATING BABY SUPPLIES ETC. YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS CONTINOUSLY. WE HAVE TWO FAMILY MEMBERS IN LA AND ONE IN MOBILE. LUCKILY, ALL THREE ARE SAFE. WE THANK THE LORD FOR THAT. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU THROUGH ALL THE DAYS AHEAD! IT IS ALL IN HIS HANDS!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
i feel so sorry for what happened on you. Please be stronge, because a lot pepole are care about you.god bless you
From all of us Aussies we wish you a speedy emotional,financial and mental recovery. How tragic and devastating it nust be. Our prayers and love is always with you.
Blessings,
x
I will assist a few families in relocating to South West Florida.
I have Jobs available for carpenters/framers ($10. to $17 per hour depending on ability) I will assist with relocation and securing housing and other needs and immediate work. This can be for “short term” 6 mo-1 yr or permenant.
At this time we should all open our hearts and help as many people as you can.Disasters don’t choose reace color or sex.So let’s just help, even if you think you have nothing ti give all the litlle you hepl is welcomed, and at this time it ecomes big.
will assist a few families in relocating to South West Florida.
I have Jobs available for carpenters/framers ($10. to $17 per hour depending on ability) I will assist with relocation and securing housing and other needs and immediate work. This can be for “short term� 6 mo-1 yr or permenant. contact revpmwestfield@netscape.net
I know my words cant even begin to help you all throught this horrendous time, however, my heartfelt sorrow is with you. I lost my 7month old Baby Boy – SETH CONNER through COT DEATH a couple of months ago and its torn my world apart, but Im blessed by the Angels to still have my husband and my other 3 Cherubs and my home. We cant even begin to imagine the desperation, anxiety and all other emotions you are all feeling right now..Our thoughts, blessings and love go out to you all. May Peace, Happiness & Love come to you all.
I want you to know that no matter you can call upon the Lord and he will help you and save you and then you can have a peace that God only can give
First, a few statistics:
In October of 1830, New Orleans lost 4, 340 citizens to cholera. Less than 25 years later, yellow fever struck and claimed 7, 790 lives.
In 1867, yet another yellow fever outbreak claimed 3,093 people in New Orleans.
The lower Mississippi valley had its own bout with yellow fever in 1878, losing 13,000 lives.
In 1900, a hurricane destroyed the Texas port of Galveston. As America’s worst weather disaster to date, it claimed nearly 8,000 lives.
A 1925 tornado ripped through Missouri before tearing up Indiana and Illinois. Over 600 people in three states lost their lives.
A single hurricane in Florida killed 1,836 people in 1928; another in 1935 claimed over 400 lives
Boston was destroyed by fire three times, in 1631, 1633 and 1659. In the 1942 fire at the Cocoanut Grove, over 600 lives were lost.
Chicago was destroyed by fire in 1871. Another 600 lives were lost to fire in 1903.
Baltimore was destroyed by fire in 1874.
San Francisco was destroyed by earthquake and four days of fires in 1906.
In 1904, a fire aboard the General Slocum excursion boat claimed the lives of 1,021 men, women and children on their way to a church picnic.
Between 1861 and 1865, approximately two percent of the entire population of the United States was killed in Civil War battles. In a single seven-minute period on June 18, 1864, the First Maine Heavy Artillery lost 635 of its 900 men. The Christian family of Virginia lost eighteen family members.
And then, war…AIDS…and …9/11…
Disaster has claimed more than its share of American lives. One thing remains true: AMERICANS REBUILD. We cherish our lives, our neighborhood cultures, our neighbors and our country.
The good folks along the Gulf Coast will rebuild; New Orleans will reclaim its territory and its port.
American citizens in other parts of the country are contributing everything from cash to food to water to medicine to prayer and old-fashioned elbow grease. We understand that our communities could very well be next.
When that happens, we know the rest of America will be standing by, ready to assist. That’s who we are. That’s what we do.
Salus populi suprema lex esto … the welfare of the people is the supreme law.
My prayers are with you, always.
Warm Regards,
Bobby Jean
ax2usn@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/ax2usn/
I just want to say sorry to all who got hurt in the disaster and i will be praying for you all!
I am a long time NOLAphile and am heartbroken about this terrible event. I keep thinking about the little places I love there and wondering if I’ll ever experience them again . . . I truly believe in my heart and soul, if Bill Clinton were president he would have wasted no time in getting in there and taking care of business!!! When are we going to make Bush answer for the pain and sorrow he has inflicted on this country??? My most sincere prayers and healing thoughts are with everyone in the affected areas . . .
I really sorry for all the terrible things you are going through. I pray God gives you the confort you need to overcome all this tragedy. Hope things get better. ROSA
PRAYING THAT EVERYONE IS OK,,,PLEASE CONTACT–CINDY/TAMARA
GOD BLESS and take care of you all. I pray that aid finds you very swiftly.
New forum dedicated to the survivors of Katrina. Please post any help you can offer at that site as well as this one or just discuss this tragedy with others.
http://www.katrinasurvivornetwork.com
Are there any organizations that have a “sponsor a family” program? Basically sponsoring a family with food, shelter, etc. for a three month or so period. Thanks.
MY all prayers to all of you and especially to USA to recover soon from the tragedy and iam sure that under bush you will recover soon i once again pray to god for all those
our hearts are with you
Greetings Family and Friends,
My prayers are for all of you. You must be strong now, in this hour and do not faint, things will improve for you each new day.
God said:
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Resources to help you:
Request Prayer – NOW!
Coping With Disaster
Where Is God in the Midst of All My Troubles?
HELP for the Hurting from Joyce Meyer Ministries
Look up any Scripture or Read the BIBLE
Be patient friends, your life will soon improve. PRAY and ASK your God – Father – Savior for help, as you face every new day or even each minute. Jesus loves you and wants to hear from you today! Did you know that He is always praying for you?
0:^) Read about or Listen to scripture on God’s Love for us: http://snipurl.com/BLBGodsLove
I have an Aunt and Uncle from Slidell, who did evacuate to Florida the day before Katrina hit land. They are safe and miraculously their home was one of very few that did not flood in their neighborhood! Their son (my cousin) from New Orleans, is a New Orleans police officer who is there now helping you. He too, has lost everything but, remains committed to rescue missions and your safety. I thank God for him and all of these brave, committed, and faithful rescue servants.
Blessings from Illinois,
Vicki
Leave me a message on eVoice:
(928) 441-6801
We want to let everyone effected by the hurricane know that we are thinking about them and praying for those who have been devastated, and also those with families in search for one another.
The Mann family
To all the victims of Hurricane Katrina,
I am deeply saddened by this horrible natural disaster that has swept across your territory. All of you are in my prayers. Just have hope because soon things will get better and God is on your side.
Nicole Ciechanski
Through your time of grief and struggle, always remember that God is with you and nothing is put on you that you can not with stand. I can not imagine what many of you are going through right now, but I do know that even though you may feel that you are alone and deserted you are not….there is a God that can do ANYTHING if you only believe he can…Joy will come in the morning..God Bless and you are in my prayers.
May God be with you, and keep you ever so close to Him, in this, your worst hour of need–God Bless you all!
Christine
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME…..The following is the beginning of Lee Greenwood’s Song “Pround To Be American”, and now it has hit so close to home for you folks. I also know of no one that has been affected personally, but I feel for the people I see on TV, and read about everyday.
If tomorrow all my things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.
in situations as this it seems so difficult to just wish you all good tidings owing to such great calamities and devastations but at the same time it seems the best and only encouragement available.
i am sincerely sorry for nall that you all are going through in such a time as this, but unto Him who sits in the heavens and directs the affairs of men, Him who is able to keep us all from falling till the very end i commend you all. it might seem so painful most especially to those of you who in your very eyes saw and watch your loved ones snatched away from you by that devil called hurricain, but even at this i imploy you all to to your unwaivering faith in christ jesus He alone is able to keep you and give you resounding testimonies:note this His very words;when you pass through the fires it shall not burn you and neither will the waters drown you when you pass through them.pls continue to keep faith in HIM HE IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU.
LONG LIVE AMERICA
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Our families prayers and best wishes go out to everyone. I won’t even try to imagine what you are going through because I have never benn through it. But what I see makes me sad. I pray that things will get back to “normal” as soon as is humanely possible so you can put this behind you. But we will never forget. God Bless!!
Dears,
On behalf of our Kurdish peoples, and the Kurdistan Geologist syndicate members worldwide I extends my condolences to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We join with the nation in sorrow over the magnitude of the loss and suffering, and pledge our support to help restore the well-being of the affected states.
Yours: Ramadhan Hamza Mohammed
Senior Geologist
Dohuk, Kurdistan / IRAQ
Kinisha Polk is looking for info on Alfred Polk. Kinisha is at Camp Gruber in Braggs OK 918-549-6197.
God Bless !
I live in West Virginia and I have watched the TV unfold the tragedy down there, I am in what you would call a poor class of people. I don’t have much but I thank God for what I do have every day. I only wish I could win the lottery so I could help EVERY ONE down there that lost everything. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. I love all of you and God loves you too.!!!!!
Please know our hearts and prayers are with you.
We will welcome you to OREGON !
keep the faith,
in people, not our Government.
keep going u guys u’ve been through a lot just keep thanking God that ur safe and know hes always open to you and any new comers! if any one needs housing we’ve got people ready!! just keep trusting god no matter what!!
Try God if you don’t like him The Devil will always take you back
To sterilize flood water distribute 75 mm dia pool chlorine pucks at a concentration of one thousand metric tons per 100 square miles ( 2 metre average water depth) for short term ( 2 week ) effect. In addition distribute 200 metric tons of copper sulphate per 100 square miles for long term sterilization
if anybody knows the whereabouts of peggy hocke please send me an e-mail thankyou
Please know our prayers and hearts are with you, and we will welcome you to OREGON!
Lets not forget why this happened, why the very people who needed help did not get it. As Bush said to Mayor Nagin, F.E.M.A.,and N.O.A.H., ” We will get back to you, MR. BUSH!”
Take care and
keep the faith
dear,vicktoms of huricane katrina
my name is whitney and im 11 years old
and im in 6th grade at chilhowie middle
school and im starting a fund raiser for all of you and so far we have got notebooks ,pens ,toys,clothes,blankets and bottled water we hope to get a lot of money so please say safe we all love you and i hope you get my letter
god bless you all love,
whitney cregger
I live alone in a 4br house in plantation, FL and would be willing to give out a room or 2 to any swf w/ or w/o a child, free for 12 months to relocate or untill settled…please email me djzvirgo@aol.com
i cant even imagine your fealings and thoughts . we do care in nj i have donated to the red cross and our first aid squad is sending four members and counting to help . have faith in god to get you through …….
I love you all. Heaven loves you and God loves you too. Words can’t heal the agony, loss, and suffering you’re encountering at the moment. I pray to God that he shall comfort, heal and bless you all in His time. We were born into this world with nothing and nothing we shall bring with when we depart. Have courage, hope, and faith that God will make a way when there seems to be no way..My heart is with you all..
I love you all.
Reuben.
God Bless all the Katrina Hurricane victims, God Bless America, We are all one. My heart and prayers go out to all who are struggeling. Just know that people are praying for you. This is a wakeup call for all of us to get closer to God. I am sorry for your losses. Trust in God and he will give you the strenth to rebuild. America is a strong country and we are a strong people made up of all different races of people. We will come together and get throught this. We will be a stronger nation for it. I have been through a few hurricanes. Some worse then others. But I was never struck with real devasation like this one did. But for the Grace of God go I.
Put your trust in God. Keep praying and don’t give up praying. This will get better. Nothing ever stays the same. When people go through hard times they come out stronger in the end.
Again, God Bless You all, God Bless The United States of America, We are all one.
Remember, It is the UNITED States. We will Unite and be One.
Anita
Thomas Baker Call me
803-755-9731 I cann’t get through
to your cell
Please provide the widest possible dissemination, posting, and linking for Katrina displaced person communications by telephone number, as described below.
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Many people have become separated from their homes and family due to hurricane Katrina. The American Red Cross has established a locator or information system on their web site. The web page link below provides a supplemental, less complex approach that should be taken in parallel with registering with the American Red Cross.
Many people have the same name or similar names, but most people have (or had) different phone numbers. Anyone who knew someone in the disaster area well enough to be worried about them would also know their phone number, or what used to be their phone number. It does not matter if that phone number works or not. It is a useful reference for establishing communications with that person, their family, and their friends.
USERS: This is an Internet address that you can enter into your browser or include in your organization’s web page for Katrina disaster relief and coordination. If you are looking for someone, you can enter their phone number and ask about them. When they become aware of this service and enter their phone number, they will see your message and the date. They will be able to respond to you by entering a similar note. They do not have to call you, but you need to check the database periodically.
God Bless America
Charles R Jones
http://technidigm.org
cjones@technidigm.org
301-972-2017 (H)
301-903-4421 (W)
Germantown, MD
Words just can not express what my heart is feeling. I am praying for you and your families. God is still God and He is good. Stay encouraged and full of hope and when you are not able to I will for you. May God bless you always.
This is for Frank Gutierrez, sept.2nd and Amy Vicki.
Well these two must only watch FOX news! and don’t like to SHARE, you know ” Help they neighbor.”
Those of us paying attention know Mayor Nagin got 80% of residents out one week BEFORE Katrina struck and he called and called BUSH to get help for those unable to do it ALONE! You know the elderly, the ill, the disabled,and yes every Republicans least favorite word, the poor. AND the children now without parents, and his answer was always ” we will get back to you!”
F.E.M.A. said ” we told Bush two years ago, and last year, the levee walls need shoring up, his answer always,
” We will get back to you.”
N.O.A.H.tells us ” We told them 6 months ago New Orleans had a Hurricane of level three coming, then they upgraded it two months ago to a level FOUR minumum!!! BUSHS responce? ” We will get back to you”
Also Katrina victims do NOT let the bigots of the world tell you ” Oh this was GODS punishment” NOT TRUE AT ALL! God doesn’t work like that. God gave us free will and then HE stood back and watched. This was MAN ( GOV.) FAILING MAN (people in need)
You are good people and God loves you,
Remember these heartless mean spirited people are NOT the majority, thank you dear GOD.
They call us bleeding hearts, well I’d rather be a bleeding heart then have no heart at all! By the way I am white, Christian, Democrat, and disabled after working and paying in to the system for 40 years. God bless Pres.Clinton. With all the hell the Republicans put him through he was still 100 times better then BUSH.
I feel honored to know about 1000 of you will be coming here and I will find out what I can do,
We welcome you, take heart, most of us care. Ignore the rest!
keep the faith,
say your prayers
I’m still in shock. I moved out of the city back in 2003 and the house I lived in was right below Lake Ponchatrain. And, looking at the images of the neighborhood and knowing that one level house I lived in is completely submerged I’m thankful for the chain of events in my life that led me back to Virginia to continue my college education. But, then again friends that I had made are displaced or missing. My uncle and his new family lost all of their belongings and he is completely heart broken. And, I just hope that those who have survived will continue to press on. And, those that we still have no idea as to where they are at are somewhere safe.. ..please be safe. We are waiting to hear from you all. My mother is worried sick. We all are. Wishes go out to the Dillard University family and everyone else affected by this. Because, all I keep thinking to myself is that I could have been in the same situation. I still can’t believe it.
i prayed for the losses for the familys.if i had the chance i would come over and help u all
I’m so sorry for everything you have been through. I am praying for all the victims.
It is, of course, impossible to completely know your feelings of saddness, frustradion and loss but Americans really care. In our city, we will do everything possible to care for refugees and to help them feel welcome and loved.
Please see http://www.housingrelief.us for links to free housing for victims of this storm. Know that our thoughts and prayers are never ending for you and your families. God has not abandoned you and neither will we.
Julie Bonn Heath
http://www.juliebonnheath.biz
This is especially for Frank Gutierrez Sept 2nd and Amy Vicki. It amazes me how some people refuse to see the truth. Mayor Nagin did ask for help 10 days BEFORE Katrina struck and he gave an evacuation order. 80% of residents did leave before it hit.Then he proceeded to call every cabinet member, president, V.Pres. and some senators for help with the people who could NOT get out by themselves, You know, The elderly, the ill, the disabled, children without parents now. His answer from BUSH was ” We will get back to you!” You know when BUSH got back to him ? AFTER the Mayor went to the press!!! The Mayor was asked ” If you could go back and do anything different what would it be? he answered ” I’d go to the press first!, because thats when BUSH paid attention.”
How dare you tell them they ” Should have prepared better” or ” Next time you’ll take better care of your selves.” Please victims of Katrina, please know these are just a few remarks by some very callous people. Probably well off,white ( which by the way I am white) healthy, and maybe even a christian, although I hope not with that kind of heart. The majority of us, who have a BRAIN,do NOT feel as they do.
We heard F.E.M.A say they have been begging for funds to shore up the water walls for TWO years and BUSH ignored them. We heard N.O.A.H. say, “We told the president months ago it was coming and going to be at least a three, and then we told him six weeks ago, ” No, we think its going to be at least a FOUR!” ” we were ignored”.
So let me guess, Frank and Amy, your white, conservative, don’t like to share, and the ONLY news you watch is FOX!??? Gee how did I know!
So people who Katrina effected please know they do not speak for the majority of us. Also, this was NOT Gods punishment,( I heard a so called Christian say this )God doesn’t do that. This was man ( GOV. ) NEGLECTING man ( the needy )
One has to ask why did BUSH do this??
Because he does NOT give a rip UNLESS it profits him and/ or his friends, oil,tabacco,guns, etc. After all the dead and/or dying will no longer cost our GOV. monies for Social secruity, medicare, food stamps, etc. This was ” CLASS” genocide.
Did you know the president has the POWER to stop the rising gas prices, he can put a cap on it! and stop it going up more, but does he? Of course not, it would upset his friends and his/theirs profit margin!
Anyone who voted for him never realized, I guess, that they were putting two oil men in office! DDUUHH!!
So I say, like BUSH did, when the victims are safe and settled we the people will ” GET BACK TO BUSH.” Do not let them get away with this, as they have with so many other lies.
AND by the way, I had a Christian
( which I happen to be ) say to me when I asked her “How could you vote for this heartless man?” Her reply was
” Well he’s a Christian.” My reply to her was ” This is a Christian country, AAALLL our presidents ( except one a long time ago) were/are Christians! DDUUHH.
Well thanks to Bush two of my daughters are now registered Democrats AND 3 of my friends, who were Republicans for 20-30 years are now also DEms ! Hurray for our side.
Bleeding hearts ? Well I’d rather have a bleeding heart then no heart at all.
Again please ignore these heartless people, they are like the TIN MAN,
” If they only had a heart”
I will see some of you in PORTLAND soon!! HURRAY ! and WELCOME
Liberal and proud of it! Christian and proud of it! Signing off, keep the faith.
non conosciamo quale sia il volere di Dio, una preghiera per coloro che ci hanno lasciato ed un abbraccio a coloro che restano affinche’ la luce torni nei loro occhi- John
My name is Elizabeth M. Shaver. I am looking for my relatives that lived in New Orleans, Chalmette, and Covington LA. thier names are Maggie Taylor and her son John. My uncle John Beebe and children John Jr and Ashley. My uncle Paul Beebe and wife Janice and their cildren Paul Jr.,Lionel,Brant,Jason,Chris,Brandy,and Stephine.
I know New Orleans will come back to us. I believe in the spirit of that city and its people. While you’re waiting, come to North Carolina, we’ll be glad to have you.
To all victims everywhere, especially those affected by Hurricane Katrina,
Your pain is deeply felt in my heart. Although I cannot be there to help rebuild your lives and give comfort or a listening ear, I am truly sorry for your situation. I wish I could offer more help to all of you. I think it is terrible, but I know that you will all be okay in the end. Hang in there and be strong for your loved ones and yourselves.
Best of wishes,
Carroll
Looking for friends. Tyrone Webster Jr. and Yolanda Williams( nurse from Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Tyrone Shawn is worried let him know if you are ok. Yolanda, Earline is looking for you.
So sorry what happened. We live just 120 miles from New Orleans and the Lord will take care of everything. Just so you have your family or know where they are at. Pray’s will be with me.
Hang in there guys!!!
Jesus loves the people of New Orleans and surrounding areas. He has not forsaken you. Turn to Him and I promise you that things will begin to get better for you. God bless you all and may He give you an even better existence than you had before. May he heal your pain speedily.
Looking for husband Tom and his brother Gary last seen in New Orleans.
God bless you all. What a tragidy.
Please know that we are all praying for you in this terrible time of despair.Our thoughts are with you all.It has put a lot of things in perspective for me, I know.I pray that things get better for you very soon.God Bless.
New Orleans, we have failed you. I hope that the aid that comes will begin the healing. This is no time to bicker as to who’s fault this is. There will be time for that later. It is a time to help those who need it, as a country. Continue to be strong.
Geoffrey Gould
Rapid City SD
I am sorry for all of you
May the ALMIGHTY grant you the fortitude to bear the lost of your loved ones,AMEN.
I am so sorry for what happened.
God bless you
New Orlean is the ONLY city in the USA I ever wanted to visit. My heart goes out to you. LOTS of love and wishes of strength for the rough times coming in cleaning up. But
It can only get better…
I AM LEAVING THIS MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF A FAMILY I MET. THEY ARE DISPLACED FROM NEW ORLEANS AFTER HURICAINE KATRINA. THEY ARE ALIVE AND WELL IN GAINESVILLE GEORGIA THRU FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH . THEY ARE ZANA GREY,JERMONICA GREEN AND 3 YOUNG MEN BY THE NAMES OF HERSHE,TERRELL,JUSTIN. THANKS!!
My prayers go out to you all. My God lift the sadness in your hearts. Just want you to know that the people here in Arizona and around the world are here for you all. We are as one and we should all act like we are. I have been trying to get ahold of my sister (Dana Hilpert) whom lives in Texas all week. No reply at all. I called her husbands cell phone yesterday and as no surprise to me, I was told she had left to go help in Mississippi and in Batenruge the day after the flood hit. She said nothing to no one when she left. Just hopped on the bus of volenters and off she went. I wish I could of gone to help also. The help will be needed for a long time comming and we will be here for you.
GOD BLESS
I live in England UK, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you find your loved ones and may the dead rest in peace.
God Bless you all
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MY HEART AND,MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO EACH ONE OF YOU ESPECIALLY FOR THE KIDS AND TO THE NEWBORN BABIES,I’M SO HEART BROKEN ABOUT THIS TRAGEDY. SINCERLY,KEYONA.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA(BLACK,WHITE,ASIAN,SPANISH).I CANNOT COMPLETELY IMAGINE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO GO THROUGH SUCH A HORRIBLE TIME,BUT WE MUST ALL KEEP PUSHING FORWARD.GOD IS WITH US.
J’ ai suivi à la télévision les images de ces événements malheureux, vraiment c’est avec larmes aux yeux que j”essaie de m’exprimer tout en cherchant difficilement les mots. Je prie dans l’Eglise néo-apostolique; nous penserons particulièrement à toutes ces âmes lors de notre prchain service divin en faveur de défunts du mois de novembre.Mais d’ici là nous nous prions pour elles et partageons ces peines avec toutes les familles éprouvées.
To All the Victims.
I want you to all know that none of you were ever forgotten during the days of waiting for help. Help was on the way, it just takes time to organize, gather, and send it. The thing to remember is just that though–you were never forgotten!–concentrate on what you have left, move forward, and don’t allow yourself to feel sorry for yourself. If you lost a loved one, then my condolensences go out to you. Material things can be replaced, your life cannot. Be a survivor–survivors pick themselves up, brush off the seat of their pants and move on. Just follow the plan that God sets before you and accept it and that He loves you and things will work out.
I speak from experience since my house burned down two years ago and I, myself was displaced for almost a year. This was a few years after my husband passed away, and life does get better. Just focus on the positive and not the negative, and your life will be blessed too. I know you all can do it because you survived this far!!!
God Bless You!
Hello everyone
I am so sorry to see all the loss and damage everyone has suffered. I know God is looking down on you and is going to do whatever it is to help. Just to let you all know I have faith that you will all be alright and that is the main point…….I know belongings mean a lot too but they mean nothing without friends and family.
To the dear people of New Orleans, My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I am ashamed of our goverment. Why din’t they act faster. There is no excuse to give. I love my country, but fear my goverment.I want you to know that I pray for you every night, and will keep praying till all that can be done for you.I hope you may rebuild your city, I would love to visit. It has been a dream of mine to see your city.
God bless all and keep the faith . Peace be with you.
Please know that everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. Living in Corpus Christi, TX…I realize that this is something that could have happened here. My heart breaks for your loss and I hope and pray that the recovery will not be too far away. Stay strong…God Bless!
i pray that may God in his infinite mercy provide for u all
I hope you are safe and secure. I hope you stay healthy, and there is help when you need it.
Isaiah
a 4th grader at St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I hope you are safe.
I hope your family is safe.
I hope your kids are safe.
I am thinking of you.
Skyler – a 4th grade student at St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I sorry for the tragic hurricane. I hope you find safety and you are nourished by the help you are given. You are in my prayers.
Jeniqua
a 4th grade student at St. Labre Indian Catholic School
To the people who were in the hurricane: I am sorry that this happened to you. I hope it doesn’t happen again. I hope you didn’t lose your family. I’m thinking about you.
Zoey
a 4th grader
St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I hope you victims of the hurricane have food & water.I keep you in my prayers.
Neela
a 4th grade student at St. Labre Catholic Indian School
I hope you are alright. I want to help you and send food or drinks. And I want to help your children, send toys. I’m so sorry that this happened. I wish I can help. I want to see you or send money.
Kurri
a 4th grader
St. Labre Indian Catholic School
Dear hurricane victims,
I’ve been praying for all of you.
I’m trying to donate money.
I’m also earning money for you guys.
I hope you are all right!
Annie, 4th grader at St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I hope you’re alright and you have food to eat and a place to stay. My thoughts are with you.
CJ
A 4th grader
St.Labre Indian Catholic School
Dear hurricane victims,
I’ve been praying for you all!
I really want to donate a lot.
I’m starting to earn money for you guys!
I will keep you in my prayers.
From Annie, a 4th grader, St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I’m sorry for what happened. I hope you find comfort soon.
Shantelle
a 4th grader from St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I hope you and your family are safe. I feel really bad that you’re homeless. I will also pray for you and your family.
Chandra
a 4th grader
St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I’m sorry about the hurricane. I hope you are ok. My thoughts are with you.
Josie
a 4th grade student from St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I hope you’re ok and safe. I hope you have something to eat. Are you with your family? I will pray for you and your family.
Miranda, a 4th grader at St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I hope all of you are alright and safe God Bless all of you. I am really sorry for what happened to you. I hope you have enough to eat and drink.
Aubrey
a 4th grade student at St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I hope that you are safe and that you have loved ones that you can go to. My prayers are with you.
Bailey
4th grade, St. Labre Indian Catholic School
I know you have been through a lot.
Your Mayor Nagy is doing everything he can to get your homes back to normal some day soon.
Be aware that a lot of people do care, and are doing what they can to help you get on with your lives.
I was wondering if the children wanted to make quilt blocks?
Then have someone sew them into a quilt?
Maybe sell them on ebay?
Then the kids could start a savings account?
any artists there who could help? thanks gotta keep busy and art is one way to do that. God Bless you all.
I hope you are ok. I’m so sorry about your homes. I hope you have food and you get the water out.
Shanny, a 4th grader, St.labre Indian Catholic School
I have no words that could comfort any of you in the way that you need right now. What I can say is that I am sorry. Sorry for that fact that the aid simply came too late. Sorry for the way this President is handling this situation. Sorry for the enormous loss of life. Sorry that this has become the new “thing” to support for the next 2 weeks for the selfish and self-centered. Sorry that 6 months from now that the aid for those who are illiterate, don’t speak english, are blind, are deaf, or otherwise “incapable” according to some federal office worker, of filling out some 25-page form to request aid, will not be available. Sorry that Americans will have to prove without paperwork, their existence. Sorry that in 3 months this will be like the Oklahoma City bombing, underreported. Sorry that Homeland Security, is for someone else’s homeland, not America. Sorry for the people who are affected by the Gas Hike, but have no vehicle. The price of everything transported by gasoline-powered vehicles is going to increase exponentially, and I am sorry. So now with no aid, no home, no job, and no way to buy food, the people who once lived in this great city, will wither and disappear, so that this can become a new playground for the rich and the self-inflated. I am sorry that our President feels this way. NOLA is here to stay, it can be rebuilt, from the memories in the hearts of all who lived there and visited there and hold it dear. Sorry, but it’s gonna take more than a storm, to wipe it off the map and out of my heart. My tears helped to flood your city, my resolve will help to rebuild it. Love Washington, DC
To everyone Katrina has affected, the love and best wishes of the world are with you througout this terrible time in your lives, God bless and keep you all… x
I was born in New Orleans and lived there for 12 years. I was absolutely devastated to see the carnage of what I still consider home. My heart and prayers go out to everyone affected, either directly or indirectly by Katrina.
On Labor Day, my 28 year-old daughter and I volunteered at the MD Telethon for 10 hours – starting at 4am!
I wanted to pass along a story – just to reaffirm our concerns for, strangely enough, the Katrina folk.
We received a call from one of the refugees now living at Reunion Arena here in Dallas. She had borrowed a cell phone from one of the volunteers to call us. She said she had $20 left, but no way to mail us anything. If we would come to get it from her, she’d give us $10 of it.
No matter how much you think you’ve done, no matter how much you’ve given so far, these people not only need, but deserve your help. Please urge everyone you know to do more than they think they can for our Katrina folk. They would for you.
Merritt
To the survivors of Katrina and residents of Louisiana: Learn from this, don’t waste your energy blaming. Take responsibility for the future of your city. Research and implement ways to rebuild better. Research and implement ways to evacuate EVERY soul faster. Your city is an extremely important port city and city of fantastic heritage, history and culture. REBUILD! But do so with responsibility. Do so while sending a message to ALL your citizens of personal responsibility and empowerment, not entitlement. We can’t go back, but we can learn from this. More empowerment = less poverty and less poverty in this particular case would likely have meant less fatalities. Hope I haven’t offended anyone. Please try to see the truth of what I’m saying.
By the way, my wife and I gave what we can at this time (I’ve been laid off recently). Please give what you can. This will help rescue people immediately.
Once all the money is spent, however, contribute something that will last longer than the money. Something that will rescue more people, regardless of economics or race. Teach and live with a personal policy of personal responsbility. Make sure your children and their children hear and believe it! Personal responsibility and empowerment. An “I can do it without depending upon others” attitude. Some incredibly talented and intelligent people going to waste. Bush and response was a day late. Bad for many people. Are you going to let this define you??? Are you going to let this be the reason you do nothing instead of something?
To all the victims of Hurricane Katrina…
My heart goes out to each and every one of you. The loss you have endured is unimaginable. You are in my thoughts every day. We cannot break away from our TV’s. I can feel your desperation and sorrow. I am in South Florida and we know the tragedy of what the Hurricanes can do. I know those of you who have poets do not want to leave you homes and did not leave. We have 3 cats and I think even watching what you have all gone thru … would I leave?… I doubt it. They are just as much family as our 2 children. Our school and PTA are organizing a food and clothing drive, hopefully it will all reach you soon and will all be able to be used.
My prayers are with you every single day to get through this terrible ordeal.
My God Bless You All…
Do Not Loose Faith…
Help and Love one another even in you darkest moments….
HUGS To All who need one….
Shari
from South Florida
all my prayers are for victims,god bless you,my heart is with you men,women,and children of NY CA.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope things are improving. The whole country is behind you and working to get you back your beautiful city. God speed!
Prayers for Peace and Health from Howell, Michigan.
Sorry folks. Some mythological figure isn’t gonna fix things. People are going to fix things. The poorest of the poor have voices. Most times those voices likely go unheard. But now they can join others and demand a stronger better city with better preventative measures. I truly believe in Freedom of Religion. Just don’t waste your time and energy sitting around “praying” for resolution. Get the heck up and begin creating that reality. Everyone. Including me.
We have experienced God’s judgement, now let us experience His mercy. God allowed this event to happen and we as humans couldn’t stop it . Nor can we fix it on our own. YES! WE must do what we can, but without God’s divine intervention, we will not heal from this mental , emotional, or physical pain. God’s love and mercy are just as effective and powerful as His judgement. DOES HE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION YET! If so , there is hope. Thoughts of you are in my prayers and daily efforts.
We are praying for you here in San Diego and shed tears for you dailly. You are not forgotten, especially by God our Father! Have faith and hope!
Dear Hurricane Victims,
I am truley sorry about what happened to your homes and maybe even your family. I can not imagine the pain that you are going through. I just want to tell you that you guys and girls are all my heros at a time like this. Thank you so much.
Hello, I want to know how does it feel to love someone that you do not know, the only thing you know is the tramatic event that occured i just want to tell you that we are here for you
MARY G. BIRD OR PAUL RIDGEWAY PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS YOU CAN. I AM STILL YOUR LOVING MOM.
God bless you all!
you people are in the best Country in the world!
do not blame agaist the recent disaster.
every thing id going to be arranged soon!
believe your country!!!
Dear Victims
we keep you in our daily prayers and if I could help I would know that thwre is someone that loves you and will be there no matter what the lord and of course me Gwen
I can’t say that I know what you all are going through, I can only imagine and in my nightmares I feel your pain. I am so sorry it took so long for you all to get help and just want you all to know that even though we haven’t met, I pray for all of you every night.I am so proud of the city I live in. The people here are so kind,loving,and generous. Even though I am a mother of five and really can’t afford to give any money or time right now, I just want to give you all some support. I don’t question God, I just pray that He has mercy. I thank him for sparing so many lives and as you all try to rebuild some stability I know that He will lead you. Sometimes He closes doors for a reason. I hope that you look at this as a new beginning.Of course, it will be a long tough road but you have billions of people on your side. We want to see you shine and happy again. I love you all and have a blessed day.
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you over there. I still cannot understand why it took so long for your government to act. When I first saw the warnings I thought why dont they have emergency supplies etc in the superdome.
anyway it has happened and We from this family and also many others in Australia and with you with our prayers As we know you are a very strong nation and you will rise again a much wiser and more friendly nation.
God bless you all.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
My thoughts and pray go out to those in
need. I just cant imagine losing all you have. God Bless each of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone that was effected by the hurricane. Stay strong because everyone needs a shoulder to lean on and you just could be that shoulder. DON’T GIVE UP! Rescue everybody you can. God will take care of you in the end. God Bless Everyone. Keep the troops in your prayers too! I LOVE AMERICA!!!!!!!!!
Hello from Australia. We here feel so much for what you are going through, and what you will need to endure, just wish we could help more. If I were closer my door would be open to take some of you in. Take care, Brenda
I heard a story about one of the hurricane victims today on the radio that made me start to cry…
Thoughts & prayers for the humans & animals left behind &/or in need
I keep all of the victims in my prayers that were part of this major distaster. Wish I could volunteer to help the victims!!
God Bless to all the victims in this major natural disaster. I keep all the victims in my prayers.
hi im alice and i just wanna say that im sooooooooo
sorry for ur loss
Looking for my relatives
Helen Spears (Grandmother) from New Orleans
Jermari Spears (Son) Age 4
Jimmie Spears (Father of Jermari) Age 26
Please provide any information regarding their status and health and whereabouts.
We have room for two people and a dog if anyone needs it!
The Lord in His infinite wisdom and mercy bless your every need; Amen.
I trully hope we can now see the value and worth of all the people we live with so as not to continue animosity of difference or prejudice of behaviour because of clothing style.. i hope we can change back to recognise the worth of community collabortaion instead of capitalist self preservationist attitudes that have done too much to seperate all the fingers of a finer society based on love kindness and compassion instead of the hatred and division of those we know as our brothers in alms .. may we now begin to go about the world without the need of weapons against any life that we might begin to enter the kingdom of the heavens in a manner more suited to god instead of the fear of the unknown of men and political agendas not of pure heart and mind.
You are all in my thoughts and in my words during this difficult time. My God bless you and give you strenght.
I am so sorry this had to happen to all you folks in the South. It breaks my heart for you, especially the children, the sick, the elderly and the pets. You are in our prayers in Sacramento, California, and will be until you get back on your feet. Just know that millions and millions of people care about what is happening to you. May God watch over you and comfort your hearts.
We’re praying for you and thinking of you always! Please do not forget this if you can read this.
When I saw all that was going on at the convention center and superdome, where people were waiting for help for so long, I just broke down and cried. I can’t believe you had to go through that.
Please please don’t think you were forgotten by Americans – that people knew and didn’t care. Or that because most of you were black that people stayed back. I am white, and live way up NW in Oregon, but when I saw everyone at the convention center and superdome the last thing on my mind was peoples’ colors. What I saw were precious babies dehydrated and hungry. I saw people in such fear and pain and desperateness. Humans identify with that. It could have been any of us.
There was definately a breakdown in communication and organization in this whole disaster response. But please know this country has been grieving with you, and that we weren’t just standing back aloof. Americans have been so desperate to help you since day one. Unfortunately, with all the red tape and city,county, state and federal officials, there were barriers Americans were just not able to break through until it was too late for many. Our hearts are with you and I pray that you will be overwhelmed by the love and kindness of people who want to love and help you the way Jesus would.
hi,
I am always be in help with the victims.
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new delhi
This is just a note to say our thoughts & prayers are with you. Our family can not even begin to understand the enormity & severity of the situation that you have had to endure. We know the road ahead is long & hard. Please Know you are not alone God’s love & peace will cover you & give you the strength to carry on and over time things will start to get a little easier. God Bless You, The Evans Family
Hi Katrina victims,please take heart and thank your maker for he saw it better of you to survive that natural catasrophe.We real love and appreciate you ,so we are together in spirit through prayers,especially my fellow kenyans we are really interceding for you.Never think that God has forsaken you.Remember his words that “I’ll lead you through the shadows of death”
When the children of Israel traveled through the dry land to the promised land, they went through hardships. When they arrived at the waters of Marah they could not drink it because it was bitter. So the people grumbled against Moses, saying ,”What are we to drink?” Moses cried out to the Lord and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water and the water became sweeet. Today you are like the children of Israel at the waters of Marah. You have the right to shout out where was help from the officials, where was food, water and medication? But remeber there is a tree/wood of life that when you bring into your salty life today, you will find peace with yourself.Jesus is the wood of life. bring Jesus into your lives and you will find peace with yourself. you will find no desire for earthly materials for they have no value in the eyes of the Lord. Place your life under the total command and control of the Lord and you will you will fear no evil – even when you travel through the valley of death. Even if the officials had acted correctly, on time, still lives will have been lost, the city would still be submerged. No one could stop what has been destined to happen.
In times like these bring back into memory Genesis 3:14-19. But always remember God loves you all. It was the time and place, just like it happened in the old days, for such a thing to happen so that God’s name will be praised. sometimes we have to lose life in order to save lives. God is great. for all of you who have lost your lives, you will gain another life. “If you listern carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, Iwill not bring on you any diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals’God will heal you. God will show you the light. God will protect and save you. May the souls of all those who departed this world find peace in the Lord. And to the rest of America, may God bless America. God sees everything and he will heal you. Prays God.
“Thy name is my healing, O My God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy.
Nearness to Thee is my hope and love for Thee is my companion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful. the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.” Baha’u'llah
For those people who’s suffering…
I’ll pray for you don’t worry God will help you if you’ll just trust him…
Believe me and don’t lose hope…
Oh my God!i am really shocked, many people is homeless. I do not understand why US Goverment is vey slow for securing yhe victims????????????????The mother and her son?????nearly six days go through,….disappoit…..
My heart and prayers are with you all. It’s evident that if you are poor or middle class citizens you can’t count on our uncapable leader,but trust that you can count on you’re fellow americans! No donation is too small, and we will pull through for you, that’s a promise! You are not refugees, you are americans, charity begins at home! You Will Survive! God Bless, with all my love and prayers stay strong!
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND AMERICANS!
the hearts of all americans arewith you. you are not forgotten, from everyone in Porterville, Ca. stay strong and know you’re fellow Americans are fighting for you!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
I realy feel for all the people of New Orleans whether they are black or white. For all the evacuees in the Baton Rouge areas, we will help you get back on your feet. But, you must go home after this is over. I hear of more people wanting to stay now over here. Baton Rouge is could not support the population it already had. We can’t support doubling the population. Baton Rouge residents are already having problems getting gas and food at this time. Please be considerate and go home when you can. I would not go to New Orleans and stay over there if we were directly hit by a hurricane. Home is where the heart is, you must find that home and Baton Rouge is not it.
God Bless you all !!!
The government needs to stop blaming others and PLEASE don’t spend millons of dollars on an investigation. Put it to good use like helping the people of this disaster. I see common americans filling trucks with donations but the government is bickering. Please stop the blaming and try fixing !!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please don’t lose faith. The country is pulling together to assist you. Bless you and stay safe.
Ms. B
I am trying to contact my cousin, Paul Guyton. His father was Clifford Guyton and his stepmother was Margaret Allen Guyton. He worked for the fire department in New Orlean. Paul please call Pat Corbitt Stanfield at 770 252-4854 and let me know you are okay. I am sorry I have not kept in touch over the years, but I am very concerned about you and your family. I have tried to contact you, but all the numbers I call say not in service. I am Aunt Thena’s daughter. If you get this message, please call and let me know if you are okay…Love, Pat
Hello!
I am currently in the process of making Katrina Relief and Rememberance ribbons. I bought all the supplies on my own, and have been working on these ribbons for a few days. I am NOT asking for monetary donations for the ribbons. They are FREE for anyone who requests them. I am paying for the postage costs out of pocket.
I have made donations to some organizations and I wanted to do more, hence the ribbons. Once again, I am giving these away free. This is something ’small’, but every gesture counts. I want the victims to know that people around the world are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers. In times when people are feeling hopeless, I hope this can bring people hope and strength.
Thank you so much!
Erin
Alberta, Canada
http://www.helpthegulfcoast.org
I JUST WANT TO SAY I CANT EVEN IMAGINE WHAT YOU ALL ARE GOING THRU. IT IS HORRIBLE JUST WATCHING IT ON T.V. I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERY ONE OF YOU,AND WILL BE FOR A LONG TIME!
To all the Victims and Survivors, The Nation’s prayers and thoughts are with you all. Just because the government is doing an awful job providing you with support- please know that we are angered, saddened and digusted by their repsonse. We as a people are grieving with you and are so proud that so many of you are brave and are hanging in there! My Prayers are with you, Jennifer R. Central Florida
We at Je’vay International Inc based in Florida, want to send our prayers to all the homeless victims. We pray that you and your families will reunite and many blessings will come your way. “We would like to thank Lisa from Wipe-eeze USA for donating thousands of Mosquito Repellent Wipes to Louisiana as well as CNN in Atlanta for their donations and to all the people in America and around the world taking time from their lives to give their time and support to others. “We are an awesome country.. God Bless the USA. Susan President Je’vay International Inc.
hurricanesupplies.org
May god bless you all you are all in my prayers.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Psalm 34:18-19
My prayers are with you and all the families that have gone through this. I cannot imagine what it must be like.
But I do want you to know that God is carrying you through and he will never let you down. Please remember stay strong, you have weather the storm, now you need to know that you will be taken care of.
Candi Mitchel from Baton Rouge this is Alex from Vegas hope all is well cant call the phone number to see if you and your grandmother are okay. God be with you.
I have 5 acres, I will take care of your pets/ cats,dogs,or smaller and farm animals (have available barn) till you are ready to be reunited.
Contact Junior @ 561-644-3390
God Bless everyone and every creature effected by this Hurricane and flooding
I am amazed at how well you survivers have coped, I think you are being comforted by another person and are comforting them. You must be brave no matter what happensand I hope the best for you all the way through.
from your freind you dont know Rach.
Calling all of the Mega Churches in the united states to send buses and pick our american citizens up and house them in your churches and communities. Pastor TD Jakes, put those people in the potter’s house. Thank you.
I cant imagen what you all must be going through i wish i could do more than i have.
MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS IN THIS TRAGIC. GOD IS IN YOU.
You are not alone. We are praying for you . God bless you in so hard moments .
I hope the lessons learned through this tragedy will be taught to all successive generations of Americans. My hope for all survivors of this catastrope is that you can, in time, come to terms with this and know that this force of nature was a random act. To all survivors in New Orleans, Mississippi, Alabama and more so the ones that did not make it, my prayers and thoughts and good wishes are with you all.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your loved ones (that includes pets) are constantly in my heart and prayers, and on my mind. I wish you the comfort of our Heavenly spirit. May He bless you. Please know that he loves you. I do too.
I would like to tell you that I am really sorry for what happened and that are a lot of peple watching over you and praying.Don’t stop praying.
Don’t give up. It will be soon over.
I’m thinking about you and praying for you everyday. Remember you are not alone. God Bless.
Dear American Friends, We in Canada are here to help. I have donated to both people and animal causes.Bless you all.
i feel so bad about what happened to you all. i think that it is totally stupid that the mayor decided to order all the police officers to stop their search and rescue to fight crime. obviously if people are starving, do something about it cuz azz they say, hunger makes people do crazy things. so fighting crime is not going to solve ur problems. i wish the best of luck to all of u and i hope u are pleased to know that me, my fam and my frenz in new york, are praying for u all to come out of this alive. peace and love to all
Words cannot express my sympathy for you, and your families who have experienced loss. I pray that this tragedy will continue to bring people together and not seperate them further, God will only give you what you can handle, and you are all very strong! People around the world are praying for you. I wish you comfort, support, and my prayers.
Good luck to all of you and your families.
I watch CNN and every time they go to intermission they show a little boy standing in front of the american flag and he’s crying. Every time I see this child I break down crying. My grandson looks just like him. I wish there was a way I could find out who he is just to see if he has a family or if they were lost and if I could help him
THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD:Jesus Christ who believe will never Died,lest have FAITH
Hi I’m just going to say that i feel for all of you my best friend lives in that area so i hope she is ok.
I live in Pa. My husband & I are interested in taking in a displaced child. Please get in touch with me if we can do this.
God is with each and everyone one of you and just remeber to stay strong and be kind.
I LIVE IN OCALA,FL AND I OWN A FENCE CO AND AM INTERESTED IN HIRING EXPERIENCED FENCE INSTALLERS. I WILL HELP YOU RELOCATE AND HELP IN ANY WAY THAT I CAN
Keep your faith and stand strong with God all the victims of Hurricane Katrina and ALWAYS remember if God wasnt going to take you through it ,He would not have brought you to it.Keep your head up. He’ll make a way. He always does.
I OWN A FENCE COMPANY IN OCALA AND AM WILLING TO HELP A KATRINA HURRICAN VICTIM WITH EMPLOYEMENT. IF YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCE FENCE INSTALLER LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL OR EMAIL ME. YOU CAN CALL 352-624-1313 AND ASK FOR PAUL OR EMAIL ME AT SVETTEGIRL@AOL.COM. I WILL HELP YOU RELOCATE AND HELP IN ANY WAY THAT I CAN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Dear Katrina survivors,
Our family prays for you all every single day. I am a wife and mother of 3 I cannot imagine the displacement feeling you all must feel. I can tell you that I have cried for you and with you. If I had a place big enough and the money to get you here I would send for you all. God will bring you through this and now that you have a place in this world. You may be homelss and unsure of your future but please know this, We love you, We support you, and We are praying for you!!!!!! God Bless You and May God wrap his arms around you all! The Danners
You are in our thoughts and prayers.My husband and I are camp host for the Corps of engineers and we have been told survivors can camp in the park for free with ID.there’s water and electric.Love in Christ-Sardis Lake outside of Clayton,Ok.
Aids,thoughtful messages,human compasion between those affected and the love generated from the Volunteers show how much love exist amongst the human race.
BE STRONG…
No info on home parish nears about Algiers and my craw-pots. What up? (or gone down) ps
You are all in my prayers. I know being strong and resilent, as you New Orleans people are, the Love and adored city of New Orleans will rise from this and all will be better off for it. This task must be driven in you all by the Lord of Lords. God will provide all of our needs. I know these words seem impossible to work with after all you have been through, but I do mean them with kindness and support. I have family there and in Fairhope, Alabama. I just moved away 12/2004. My friends here in California have gather money together and sent it to the Red Cross. I wish I could do more. If anyone wants a email pal to correspond with-I’m up for that so write to me. New Orleans is the best City in the World. I love you with the love of Jesus, Dkaye
I hope more help gets there soon. This is effecting all of us. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and so are food prices. Im not just saying that so the prices will go down. The Government Sucks. Bush sucks.
Take The Saving Into The Peoples Hands!!!!!!!
To all the people with ailing, missing or deceased animal companions as a result of Katrina, Little Lotus Hearts is offering free prayer services. Visit our wesbite http://www.littlelotushearts.com to learn more about us or email Emily@littlelotushearts.com to submit names of your animal companions for our ongoing prayer services. If you don’t have email access, but have heard about the service, please call (800) 713-0569. We hope this brings some comfort to all of the people and their animal families suffering through this terrible disaster. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Emily and Little Lotus Hearts
First thing of all, I want to say God Bless you and everyone around you. Even though I live in Kansas, I feel as if Katrina hit close to my home. I have been down to the destruction of Ivan last year, and it is unreal. I am keeping who ever reads this and all your family in my prayers. You are stronger than strong. So all of you will get through this horrific time.
From some stranger who really cares
Stephanie
My prayers are with you. God will turn this tragedy into something positive. You must beleive that.
City Below the Sea
They built a city below the sea
They watched it drown in misery
They never planned for such tragedy
The leaders as lost as those in the sea
Such violence, and chaos, and rage and crime
And no one is getting them out in time
Godspeed to the soldiers and buses and boats
God grant all these desperate some peace and some hope
Pray for them the victims, so many to heal
Pray only generosity and kindness they feel
Such suffering and horror, far too much to bear
All alone in darkness and no one seems to care
Each day the death toll grows
How many missing, no one knows
Too many too evacuate, so no one wants to speculate
Everyone sees too little too late
Without food or water how long can they wait
Trapped in what once was their safety net
Nothing to drink but everything’s wet
Why did the city leaders forget
Their own old and poor without regret
Surrounded by darkness, hopeless and lost
Poor city planning and they paid the cost
Losing their homes and their lives and their loves
Praying for angels to lift them above
As we all look for someone to blame
Someone should pay, it’s all such a shame
They said too much the levee would cost
We’d have rather paid with money than with the lives that were lost
And so, they did not fix the levee
Knowing the threat, they still were not ready
No sirens to be heard as the levees fell
No warning of the impending hell
No way out and no way in
Yet they say they will rebuild again
Rebuild again, below the sea
Finally fix the old levee
That idea just seems crazy
All those souls beneath the rubble
And those left behind in trouble
Through the cesspool they must wade
Because of mistakes the leaders made
Yet not one leader has apologized
For reckless abandon of so many lives
The worst disaster to hit the states
And no one really knows their fates
As part of our country and history lie sinking
We must open our eyes and do our own thinking
Using our votes for accountability
Using our pain and hostility
To prevent a preventable catastrophe
Written by: Chrissy Dixon
From Kennedale TX
Be sorry about what you met, but believe me, tomorrow, everything will be fine!
Though i live in a faraway country i am still shocked and depressed by seeing the anger of Mother Nature. I can feel the pain of my brothers and sisters who have got affected by the giant hurricane. When my country(India) and our neighbours were affected by the Tsunami which occured in the very beginning of this year, people back there in America prayed for our health and peacefulness. We never forget your kindheartedness. We pray The Almighty to bring peace to the people who have got affected in this tragedy. Please God please save them.
Relief goods from China arrives in US
http://www.chinaview.cn 2005-09-08 11:15:15
A plane carrying China’s first batch of humanitarian aid to the United States for victims of Hurricane Katrina left here Wednesday afternoon.
BEIJING, Sept. 8 — A total of 104 tons of emergency supplies from China, destined for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, arrived in a US airbase in Little Rocks, Arkansas Wednesday afternoon local time.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said the relief goods include power generators, tents, bed sheets and child clothing, with a value of 5 million US dollars.
Wang Hanjiang, head of the ministry’s Department for Foreign Aid says China would send rescue workers and more relief goods to the hurricane-hit region if necessary.
Hurricane Katrina, which ripped through the southeastern part of the United States, caused at least 20 billion dollars in damage and thousands were feared dead.
Wow well i cant imagine your pain and the suffereing that you all are going through with the loss of your family, friends and even your pets. I know words cant do much but just remember to be strong through this time because things are only going to get better from now on.You are all so brave to have come this far and i pray that everyone gets the help that they deserve you are in my thoughts and prayers may god bless and keep you dont give up.
Please remember,
that all of America stands right beside every single person devastated by this horrific disaster, We will be there to help hold everyone up until they are able to stand on their own again. God Bless each and every victim you will stand again, you will carry on. Gods Speed my friends you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Camp Casey has moved to Covington, LA. The volunteers are collecting and distributing much needed items for all survivors. They are accepting and giving food, water, hygeine products, baby items and clothing. If you are interested in helping, please go to the Veterans for Peace website, and if you are desperately searching for help, try to make it to Covington…they will welcome you with open arms and hearts.
I am truly sorry the way things happened. Things happen for a reason and the reason may not appear right away but God has a plan for us all. Prayer Works….
i myself have suffered at loosing most of my possessions in a fire a few years ago, i can not imagine how you are feeling, my thoughts are with you all. You are not alone the world is by your side xxxxxxxxxxx
During the last days my sensitivity has grown, I wish I could do something for at least one of the victims…
It is incredible, really incredible how the first nation of the world, the greatest power allowed this tragedy to occur. ¿Where was the advanced technology, where the men of science? ¿Why no one worried about those dams? The authorities knew about this menace…! Human being were in risk for God sake!! Their lives were in danger! That is why it is so incredible.
What is also unbelievable is that the Cuban Government is offering 1.500 doctors, (named the “Henry Reeve Brigade” in honor to an American soldier who died hundred of years ago during the Independence war of Cuba) and the U.S. administration has not accepted the offer. !Dear God! ¿WHY?….They are health professionals, medic personnel well prepared, they are sending first aid medicines also for the ill and to prevent the spreading of epidemics…!For God sake! It is not the moment to measure, and to pay attention to political and ideological differences …Welcome the Cuban doctors, let them cure the ill, let them help…thousands of victims need help.
!It is inhuman, savage, cruel! That is what the Bush Administration is. Irak, Afganistan, and now the world has seen that he showed up 3 days or more after the tragedy….Bush you are going to hell. The Supreme Being is witnessing what you are doing. You are already condemned.
We will never pray for Mr. George W. Bush. Our prayers are for the victims of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and for the soldiers killed in IraK….
My heart is with the people of the southern states….with the poor, with the families of the victims…
Zulia
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am in the 8th grade. We have talked a lot about this in school. My dad, Weldon Short, lives in Louisianna. It is hard not knowing if he is ok or not.
hope is enduring; love is everlasting stay with us; don’t despair
I am very sorry to see people that lost their life. 2 years a go in Iran we had Bam earthquake and lost many people there , Today in U.S. and nobody know where is next.
All of these show are very weakness in against of nature.
I hope that we reach to the point of science and thechnology that can protect our home planet.
God bless Earth people and decrease sadness of Katrina victims
i hope you guys are hanging in there and i am praying for you all. I want you all to know how much i wish i could help personally but i know i cant. Well love everyone bye god bless!!!!
A poem about Hurricane Katrina-
Darkness, lonliness, sadness, confusion seem to creep in as the world watched. These cities and towns that once were so alive, are now really struggling to even just survive. The only thing I could think to say is that I will make sure to pray. So many innocent people couldn’t live to see today. The homes they built and all their dreams seemed to just suddenly be swept away. With space so tight, how hard it must be to find places to flee. The waters are high and people are violent, I hope it soon will not be such a riot. With help soon arriving and money too,I hope I can help someone start anew, and that these people’s dreams will really come true. My thoughts and prayers remain with you.
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An Open Letter to College Students and Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina: Regent Undergrad Dean Barry Ryan Offers 15 hours free tuition to college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
My heart goes out to all of yous and your familys..i have seen the sad news about the flood.. i am praying for a better brite days ahead for you’s and your familys…god bless yous…
I just want to say how sorry i am for all of those who where in this terrible tragidy. I wish you all the best and hope that someday you can all get back to your normal life.
We here at the Jamie Magness Team with RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty would like to send out our deepest condolences to the victims and families of Hurricane Katrina.
We understand that the building process will take years and can seem quite overwhelming.
We would like to offer our Real Estate Services to those of you who would like to relocate. Our Team is based out of Central Minnesota, however we can assist in referring you elsewhere if need be.
Feel free to visit our website at http://www.jamiemagness.com or call 800-529-5538 and ask for Jamie.
Take Care and God Bless!
Jamie Magness Team
RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty
I want to let everyone know that I am praying for you all. I could never imagine what you are all going through & I wish you all the best. I’m very sorry for what you all have to go through and hope that someday you can all find the strength to get your lives back. I’m sorry for all the loses and wrecked homes and wrecked lives. Hopefully someday, you will all get your lives back and this will all be a memory and tell your children how you survived Hurracane Katrina. This will make you think of how lucky you are to have survived it and remember that life is short so make the most of it while you can.
I’M LOOKING FOR MY UNCLE IN HOUSTON OR JUST THE STATE OF TEXAS COULD ANYONE HELP ME FIND HIM AND WHEN U FIND HIM TELL HIM 2 CONTACT HIS SISTER AT (256)493-0351 OR HIS MOTHER AT (504) 430-2196
Ijust would like to say that I am so sorry that this happened. I hope that you find your loved ones and overcome this unfortunate tragedy. Our Moms club donated tons and tons of stuff. OUr thoughts and prayers are with everyone. God Bless
God be with all of you in this terrible time. President Bush may have forgotten you, but NY hasn’t!!!
God is able to do all things when we put our trust in him. He will definatelly restore our souls we should only beleive he also says in his word that if we call on him he will answer us. its my prayer that the good Lord who looks after the birds and animals who do not work but gives them food and pplace to eat help and see all those who are affected through its time they run to God for god is all we need. He loves us for we are his children. I want to finally that i and my familly and all loved ones sending you this message love and care so much about youu but God loves you all most. God bless you all.
May God Bless You. He will give you the strengh, courage, and hope to continue on.
i just want every one to know i am prayen for them
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Tho i don’t live in new orleans anymore,you are all in my prayers. Right now i want you to pray every day to God for having been saved from such a horrific disaster. A lot of you who are poor now have a new chance at getting a better life than what you did have.
No matter if you were poor or rich you will go on to a better life in all the city’s that are taking you in,mine included Wichita Kansas. I am praying that the blame game will subside for now and we will help you all get what you need right now.
To those who lost their pets my heart breaks for you and i hope soon you will have another one of Gods critters in your new homes to love and take care of.
God Bless you all.
every time i see new orleans on tv i cry and thik about the familes that hve losed ever thing but god did this for a reson so you all hang in there the best n will com
Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers!! EVERYONE cares about what has happened. There is not a soul in this country that has forgotten you.
May God Bless each and every one of you! I pray that the days ahead can look a little brighter as you try to rebuild your lives.
Take care of your children and family, for the most part, that is what is important.
You are always in my heart and prayers. Your friend.
This is a place for support not a place to bash what people have or have not done. These people need encouragment, love, compassion. I am here for you and am praying for you. I know that you will all come back strong.
I hope and pray that every thing is okay for all victims. I know it is easy for me to say , but God may be testing your faith and is taking you to another place for a reason. If anyone needs to talk email me.
Sheila
MY FAMILIES THOUGHTS AND PRAAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES AND THIS TIME. WE ARE TRUELY DEVISTATED TO SEE THE WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE FACED AND WILL BE FACING IN THE UPCOMING MONTHS. YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS DAY AND NIGHT! WE HOPE THAT YOUR FUTURE WILL BE BLESSED!
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I would like to tell any one of the survivors of hurricane Katrina,wether they live in New Orleans,Mississippi,or alabama..that I pray for each an every one of you every night.May your lives be brought back together.I only wish I could do more.God bless you all
I hope that the American government help its people and I wish the best to all the people whom has lost all
I don’t want to say that i know how you feel. (because i don’t) But I can tell you that you will be in my family’s prayers everynight before we go to bed. God Bless and I am terribly sorry for what you have had to endure.
we are all hurt by what happened but lets hang there and everything will be alright again. i wish all of you the best help from the anybody in the world.
we are all hurt by what happened. I know all of you have the power to get through this! I have faith in all of you. Hang in there and this will be over soon I send my Love and My Faith to all of you! YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS HANG IN THERE!
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to each and every one of you who are from New Orleans. I had just had the opportunity to go for a visit in May, it is the only place I have ever wanted to go and I was lucky enough that my son-in-law got a job there putting up a greenhouse, and he took my daughter and I to check out the job and see your beautiful city. I was in awe with the beauty there, the people were so friendly and so welcoming to us, I will never forget all that I had seen, and I have many souvenirs and so many good memories, all that I have seen over the last 10 days or so, have made me so so sad. I wish there was something I could do to help. I have donated a bit of money to the red cross, and I have said a million prayers, I will keep everyone in my heart and prayers and hopefully, some day, I will be able to go back to New Orleans, until then, God Bless and Keep All of You in His Care. From a Saddened Canadian and a Friend Becky
hey everyone i just wanted to let you know God is with you. I wish i could send money or something to help but i dont have any money to send. But just keep your eyes on the Lord and he will love you and protect you. The Lord will provide all your needs. Im really sorry i am praying everything will work out to the best…GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Hi all of you out there. I just wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers have been with you.
God bless you all.
Shocked, alarmed and scared for you all, but I see today for the first time that something good is happening, and some people are trying hard to make a difference. Do not give up hope, and eventually everyone who can will find families again.
Everyone in Canada here is praying and hoping that soon you can all be placed in comfy homes again.
There will be New Orleans again, I am sure of it.
I think it may take a year or so though.
Hang in there, we are all thinking of you all.
Love Christine
My sympathies and prayers go out for everyone hurt by Katrina. My God be with you and send help to alleviate your suffering.
May God Bless You
Love
Linda
I wish for everyone effected to know that you are not alone and that we (USA) are doing everything we can to give you the help you so direly need. And I hope that President Bush gets off his lazy ass and provides you with everything you need. Because it seems to me that you all, part of our own country are not getting any help while our President helps every other country in the world. Bush we need you, New Orleans needs you!!!
I am so sorry for the horrible situation you are in. Please know that I pray for you and I cry for you all. I wish I could do something more. God bless you all.
My heart-felt sympathy to all of you …
i think this is awful ….
i think this tragity is just awful those people that are hurt its just sad i wish that there was not a such thing of hurricanes.
We have been watching all that has happened to everyone on the news. I have a hard time seeing things like this happen to people, it is hard enough for us all to try and make a life for our families in todays society but always know the world is with all of you now. everything in life happens for a reason, what I dont know is why it just does, we all need to show all the support we can, to much of that has been lost.Our hearts go out to all with big hugs from our family if we can help in some way please email.
I understand the situation you live because I live on the gulf of mexico and it’s really hard to be saved when you are surrounded of so much water.
I feel sorry for everyone and I hope you can go back to your normal life soon. Sincerely Mrs. Paniagua
Our family would like to send a message of hope and patience.We couldn’t even imagine what all of you must be going through. God Bless you All, and in time ,may your lives get back to peacefullness.
Bless you all and Praying for you.
The Swiatowy’s
My 3 year old students at St. Peter’s Memorial Catholic School in Laredo, Texas pray every day for everyone that was affected by huricane Katrina. We hope you find peace and wish you the best on your new lives. God Bless You All!
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am that this has happened to you. The country is with you….emotionally and financially. No one should have to go through what you have had to endure.
We are looking for the Bill Zimmermann family from Woodslake in Kenner. Are you alright, can we help? Please get in touch, our prayers and love go out to you and all of the New Orleans area. Love Larry and Trina Cape Charles, VA
We are sorry for your lose. We pray that God give you strength and courage to make it through these tough times. May God be with you and may you find peace.
my heart and prays go out to everyone in the south, to all the pet lovers my prays are with the pets that have no voice and are waiting for someone to help them, i wish i could help. god will protect you and with a new day you will all soon have a bright day. it will take time but you will survive, you already have. god bless you all and everyone trying to help. please help the pets now
To all the victims of Hurricane Katrina:
I would like to say that I hope with tiem everything will eb alright. Since I live in CA, I can’t imagine the horrible outcome of the hurricane. My heart go out to all the victims. I hope you know that myslef, with the rest of our country, are thinking and praying for you. God Bless you and your families.
Sincerely,
An American Citizen.
god bless you all with all out prays from coast to coast im sure things will get better.
dont lose your faith
god bless america
I’m so sorry that this has happened to you. I am trying to do anything I can to help out. I am going to be donating to the red cross and I’ll probably have a bake sale to raise money for you all. I will do anything to help. Stay safe everyone.
i would jus like to say the human race is at its point of evolution, for years we have changed the world around us to satisfy our livings. but now mother nature
has strucken us with something we cannot alter, and thats the weather. and it will indeed get worse, from global warming, to tsunamis. all we can do is stick together as a race, a species, and do wut we can to help each other survive
for as long as we can
Our dear wonderful people who survived this horrible Katrina disaster, we love you and embrace you and pray every night for your good health and everything you need in your hour of hopelessness. God does listen and wonderful help is ongoing to all of you even now. We pray your lives will become better than what you had. Our hearts go out to all of you and may everlasting love and peace come to you. God bless all of you and God be with all of you. Amen.
I live in Israel and have been through awful times.
So- my sympathy and the fact that everyone I knowis worried about you guys over there illustrates how much we identify with your misfortune.
I am offering my condolences to the families of those woh died in this awful natural disaster.
My heart is with you guys.
Mona
Israel
I am from India, am I wish to convey my sympathies to each and every one who has suffered,directly or indirectly because of the Katrina. My prayers go for the victims and all the others devasted by this calamity.
No matter how terrible you feel,remember that you are concerned, then face everything with smile,thus,you will feel better:)
My heart will always be with yours.
I can’t even begin to imagine what all of you are going through right now. I hope everyone who has survived Katrina knows that their fellow Americans have spent the days following the hurricane praying for help to get to all of you and giving all we can to try to help even in some small way. May God bless all of you and keep you safe.
I wonder why they don’t give the people a camper so they could have there privacy & start a new life while waiting to rebuild. Thank you!!
Hello. I think that the Katrina disaster was HORRIBLE. I want you to know that you will be okay, because you would not BELEIVE how many people are donating money and needed items to you, and alot of places like the Red Cross are also trying to help….
So stay strong, beleive in God, and I have faith in you…
-Dani F.
I’m sorry about what happened to you and I am glad that many people survived. I hope that you don’t get traumatized over what happened. I will pray for you tonight and God will help you.
Love,
Somalia
(age 12)
When I found out what happen I cryed because It’s sad what’s happening to little kids.I don’t know why we have hurricanes.I don’t think Bush should be President anymore because he is not doing his job.I’m happy that this is his last time being Presiden I hope all of you who read this fell better.some time when I watch the news I fell sad because little 5,6,7,years old are dieing.I hope u have enough food and stuff for your babyies. I will pray for you and your babyies.and for bush please I am asking you to please start doing your job. and once agian I’m sorry.
Hi, my name is Ashley and I am 14 years old and I live in Wisconsin. I am so sorry for what had happened. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.
Hi everyone!
i am praying for all of you!
stay safe and we love you all
My prayers have been with all those affected by this horrific disaster. If you have lost a loved one, concentrate on all the positive moments you shared with that person and how you were richly blessed to be a part of their life, even if the time was cut short. If you are a child and you feel alone don’t dispair for God always uses a hard time in your life and turns it into something positive. I am a mother of two, yet i have so much love for you and though I don’t have a lot of money, I have a lot of faith. trust me when I say faith will see us through when all else seems bleak. If I can be a support in some way, I hope I will here from you. May God hold you close in his arms and fill you with his Holy Spirit so that you will have a new sense of peace in your life!
Live in Jackson Hole, wanted to have Fireman and law enforcement come here for rest and healing time with families. Please let us know if there is an interest in this, to help carry on with the tasks at hand.
All items in my webstore have been discounted for hurricane victims also if you are in the Atlanta area and looking for a temporary home or a rental property please email dsainfo@yahoo.com we have some properties available or call 6784994960
I am truly sorry about your situation. I pray that God will give you and yours the strength to move on with your lives and give you all the riches you deserve. God Bless each of you.
Humbled at the devastation it has caused on many levels. Your lives, and ours we never be the same.
I pray peace, strength, and wisdom for the survivors. I pray wisdom and change for our government. Fight, cause we will fight as well.
God Bless you all and keep you safe.
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it will be okay.
here is my favourite quote, and i hope it will make you hope, for anything.
“Far away there in the sunshine
are my highest aspirations.
I may not reach them
but I can look up and see their beauty,
believe in them,
and try to follow where they lead.”
by Louisa May Alcott
love from Ireland
Have patience;God bless you all
I DONT KNOW ANY OF YOU PERSONALLY, BUT I AM PRAYING FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU THAT HAVE LOST LOVED ONES AND/OR HAVE BEEN DISPLACED. DURING THIS TRYING TIME KEEP JESUS IN YOUR HEARTS.
Even through these troubled times, strive to seek the Lord and He will lead you back to new life. My family and I are praying for all of you deeply. “I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, and I pray that Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 3:16-17
Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Lord, hang in there! Many people are helping you, do not give up! Your beloved pets are also being thought of.Pet-supplies are heading your way, and teddy bears, and food, and water. People do care about you. There is a reason for everything. Maybe we need to learn what is really important in life! God bless us all!
My name is Brandie I’m a Junior at Plateau Hight School and I hope for every one there h
I LIVE IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. I CANT IMAGINE HAVING TO DEAL WITH SO MUCH HURT, CONFUSION, PAIN, ETC. I AM A MOTHER OF 3 AND CANT EVEN IMAGINE BEING SEPERATED FROM MY CHILDREN IN SUCH A HORRIBLE WAY. STAY STRONG AND WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU! GOD BLESS YOU ALL! RHONDA S.
My heart grieves for those affected and devastated by Katrina especially the children. I watch in disbelief and have shed many many tears. Please keep hope alive and remember that there is a whole country wishing you well. May there be a thousand times blessings for those in need.
Hi, this is Jennifer, I’m a 13 year-old from Norton Middle School in Norton Ohio and my school is trying our hardest to get money down to you the fastest way we can. Our school collected and is still collecting money for the survivors.We are up to 100,000 something already in 3 days. I’m very sorry that this had to happen to you. I hope you will be able to have the strength to get through all of this even though it’s really hard and I’m sure it’s alot harder than I can imagine because my state dont get that kind of weather. I wish you all of my luck, hope, strength, courage, and support to all of you survivors in Louisiana.
Ohio’s Resident,
Jennifer Matheny
May you who have endured this great tragedy find in the caring expressions sent your way today a little lifting of your grief. Despite the hard “Why?” qustions that our hearts ask at such a time, may each one discern the Presence of One who suffers with us, who alone can give our hearts hope.
Don’t give up Hope. You are all Loved and being prayed for. If there is anything you need help in virtually please let me know.
you should all look up to god at this moment,with him all things are possible.we love u all &simpatise grreatly with.
god giveth & TAKETH,WE ARE PRAYING 4 U HERE IN NIGERIA(AFRICA)WE LOVE U TOO
Good luck im very sad about what happend. i’ve been donating all my allowence money i’ve earned to the red cross to help all the people in new orleans. i will keep you in my prayers
love,
Ashley Parker
age 7
It is such a tradgedy to see the despair on the faces of those who lost so much. I am at such a loss for words to express my deepest compassion and prayers for everyone affected by Hurricane Katrina. Dont loose hope, and know that everyone is in my thoughts. Take Care and God Bless.
I am searching for one Antonio A Rdoriquez that lived at 4514 Camel Street in Metairie, Louisiana. He is18 years old
I was a victim of a tornado back in 1995 and I know the feelings that you are experiencing. I have written a song since the hurricane disaster and I hope you listen to it. It is called “Eye Of The Hurricane” . You can hear it at http://www.southernprideband.com Thank you Scott sehunt1@yahoo.com
I have a Masters degree is Clinical Psych and a therapy dog…am wanting to set up a mobile free-counseling center and “play therapy tent” for Katrinians. Anyone have a specific site which they’d like me to consider? I am wide open as I will be traveling from British Columbia to the south. Please get in touch with me: aceonbowen@shaw.ca as soon as possible.
You aren’t alone.
we have a home in north east phoenix, it is a three bedroom home, two are being used fro bedrooms. this means i have one room left it not real big (10 by10) but it is clean and cool. we have cable ,phone, and back yard. we are willing to let some one or two come stay tell you can get all the help you need. we can help you find work. please do not be afraid to e-mail us! we want to help. god bless you all, America love you!
Dave and Jennie
“this too will pass” miracles will happen, miracles are happening… head up forge forward.. blessings will be plenty.. may prayers and good wishes wash away your fears…. Love from Nelson, British Columbia Canada
Dear victims of this Hurricane please keep your spirit’s of hopes up high i have been praying for all of you and i am going to send some clothes to help everyone out the best i can.I live on a fit income but i will try to help out.I became ill five year’s ago from double Kidney failure and i have been keeping my spirit’s up the best i could .If you would like to have me has a friend to talk to and write to please do because i would like to be able to do the same with you.You may contact me by phone at (607-217-4697 or (607-221-3846) or at Karen Mattox 25 Sanford street Johnson city N.Y 13790 or @ Angeldaisyone@yahoo.com.hope to hear from you soon .
To the victims of this horrible tragedy, I send you the greatest amount good energy to help you in this time of serious need. I can be a person to talk to if that is what you need or email if you have access to a computer. My email address is gldschlgr@adelphia.net.
There is light and shade, long and short, black and white, can only be experienced in relation to each other; light is not independent of shade, nor black of white. There are no opposites, only relationships. In the same way, nirvana and the ordinary world of suffering are not two things but related to each other. There is no nirvana except where the world of suffering is; there is no world of suffering apart from nirvana. For existence is not mutually exclusive.
-Lankavatara Sutra
My heart goes out to you all. I live in NY and I will take in an orphaned or displaced child. I have an 8 yeard old girl now and this is something we want to do together as a family.
Please contact alocca@aol.com
God Bless!
Dear freinds and fellow Americans,
We are all so disheartened by the situation that our brothers and sisters on the gulf coast have been put in. Words can not express the sadness we feel for you all. You are all truly wonderful and brave!
It is important to be strong in times such as these so as not to make the situation worse. If we all lean on eachother we will surive…just like that song by Eretha Franklin…she sang that right?
Keep up your spirits and sense of humor, take the power away from the negative!
We here in Maine offer not only our condolences, but our homes and whatever else you may need as well. We are all one nation, we are all one people and we are all here for you in this time of need.
Please let us lend a hand, if you need a place to call home if only for a little while….Maine has wonderful foliage at this time of year and we also have some points of historical interest!
When times are tough and hope is thin, please remember that we all stand beside you and will do anything to help. Our homes are your homes, our food is your food (except my Cinnamon Toast Crunch), our hope is your hope.
We love you all and pray(through each and every religion)for your safety!
May God Bless you during this trying time!
There seems to be a mix up….I think some of you are looking for MoveOn.org….this is a place for healing, not blaming….thanks though…..you are absolutely no help.
There will be time for blame later, AND IT WILL BE COMING….but now is a time for goodwill and positive energy.
GROOVY!
To anyone who has survived and needs someone to vent to my e-mail address is:
tommythecat86@yahoo.com
Please let me be your shoulder to cry on!
Love to all!
Lean on me
When you’re not strong
I’ll be your friend
(If you have a lighter, now would be a good time to hold it in the air and sway back and forth)
I’ll Help you carry on
For
It won’t be long
’til I’m gonna need
somebody to lean on
what an idiot so called presidant u have who have forgotten u.may ALLAH bless u all.Please come to ISLAM u will get all of ur needs
HI, I AM FROM PERU AND SINCE I KNEW ABOUT THE HURRICANE I WAS TRYING TO FIND A WAY OF HELPING, BUT I DIDN´T FIND ONE , BECAUSE I AM JUST 16, BUT I WILL OFFER YOU MY SUPPORT AND MY PRAYERS FOR THE VICTIMS AND FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT HAD LOST ALL THEIRE THINGS. I AM SURE THAT YOU, AS THE BIG COUNTRY YOU ARE GOING TO ” SALIR ADELANTE” .
Hi! I’m Caitlin I’ve got nothing to do
Hurricane Katrina but do the best you can.I think you should send children to
a family there in need of! That will care!!!and send the parents to a nice place to stay
Dear Jessica,
I have been trying to find you and your family, please call and let me know if you all are alright. You can come to my house and get married at St.Peters. I love you, Grandma Saperstein
Please dont forget the lord in this awful tragity. strenthen your relationship with dont leave him out he will provide all your needs and dont be discouraged. the Bible says were going to go through trials and tribulations.But while this is going on remember the lord in prayer and ask him to his will be done and guide you in life. with love
I feel sad for the people who lost loved ones and friends.I realize that it could had been me or my family and friends.I just pray everything will be alright,but losing someone close to you will never be the same!!! Everyone we have to rise up and live for God because He is returning soon!! I pray all will be fine!
I CRY FOR YOU , I PRAY FOR YOU….MAY GOD BLESS ALL WITH HEALTH,PEACE,AND LOVE
My wife Shannon and I would like to send our most sincere condolences both for you all, and you’re families, as well as the destruction that has been caused. We know it’s hard right now, but things will get better. You will all make it through this and will be stronger people because of it. If there is ANYTHING at all that we can do to help, PLEASE don’t hesitate to let us know. Shannon is a nurse, and I’m finishing xray school in December, but we would both be more than willing to come and help in any way that we can. And know that you all are in our prayers, and will not be forgotten. God Bless you all…….Sincerely, Drew & Shannon
such a bad thing to happen.our aussie hearts go out to all victims
You are the true heros of our country… survivors… and I pray for you every day! God speed.
I’m so sorry to all the victims. It was so sad to see something so horrible happen to allthese incendent people.could n’t imagine losing my child or a love one. My prays are with you all, and hope you find ur loved ones if u lost one or recover any items you may have lost in your homes.love you all angie mccue from canada
I know that our mighty God is with each and every one of you during this time of loss and chaos. Call on His name and He will answer you, I know that for sure. I think and pray for each of you, although I don’t know your names. Keep the faith in God, He will answer you. He has answered me, that’s how I know that it’s true.
Love to each of you,
Lisa Stone
Please keep the faith and remember if GOD brings you to it, he will see you through it. We are praying and asking GOD to continue to give you the strength and faith on this long journey to recovery.
may Allah relive you from the suffering you have indured, I just hope things getter better for all the victims and i prayed to God (Allah) that those who have lost their lost ones, may Allah give you the patient to see your sorrows through, and best of luck to all the vitims of katarina, may Allah be with you in this time of need,
may Allah relive you from the suffering you have indured, I just hope things getter better for all the victims and i prayed to God (Allah) that those who have lost their love ones, may Allah give you the patient to see your sorrows through, and best of luck to all the vitims of katarina, may Allah be with you in this time of need
IS THIS MY COUNTRY?
City of my joy, city of my dreams
Under water and forgotten
Corpses floating by
Babies dying
Young and old blacks, old whites
That could be my grandmother
Dead in her wheelchair
Or my brother’s corpse
Floating in the water
My President is bragging about his war
Surrounded by white-clad sailors
Spending the night in the white Hotel del Coronado
While blacks, mostly blacks
Suffer and die
The aid trickles in
More die by the hour
Donate to the Red Cross
I do so but feel worthless nonetheless
It is not what I can or cannot do
Do or do not do
That would save those people
It is what my society
My government
My leaders
Are able to do
They disappoint me
And I am ashamed
Of the government
Of the society
I call my own
And am part of
And am at least in part responsible for
I’ll become better than that
And settle for nothing less
From those who lead me
Goodbye New Orleans
I’ll see you again on the other side of this nightmare
For whatever measure of comfort they may bring to those afflicted and concerned, various poems by, for and about the victims of Hurricane Katrina (many written by survivors themselves) are being solicited, collected and presented at a new Web site: http://hellicane.blogspot.com
If anyone needs assistance and help with their applications or forms or job resumes or to contact someone or to get information – I am willing to assist. My e-mail is Queen311@aol.com .And please be assured I will keep all info . confidential. I just wanted to send some words of comfort to all New Orleaners who read this message. Please know that we in New York City have sent trucks of supplies to help and if there are any other personal needs, please tell me and I will do my best to comply. God bless you and your families. From Barbara.
Talking Heads
Dedicated to Katrina Survivors 9-2005
Tis such a shame the mess you see!
Down in Orleans and on every TV!
It’s just been about one week now.
People are still waiting to be found, WOW!
While they waited in hope and desperate despair!
It seemed like nobody hardly cared!
With looting and rape’s in the Super Dome.
While 25,000 people tried to call it home!
What happened is what we all want to know?
Nobody to the rescue, where did they go?
Our patience is worn out or very thin.
Where do we start and where do we begin?
You see the talking heads on every TV.
Where are they when you’re really in need?
Taking our taxes, granting themselves raises.
It seems like the big dogs are really brazen!
I hope that everyone learns a lesson from this!
We need to be honest and stop all the sh-it!
We only have one planet to live on.
We have to change to stay strong!
Copyright ©2005 Dennis Dolin
My thoughts and prayers are with each and every victim/evacuee of Hurricane Katrina. It is the most horrific natural disaster in my lifetime, one for which this country was ill prepared. My husband and I made a monetary donation to the relief effort and plan to do more to help. Love and prayers to my fellow Americans, Linda
The only important thing in life is to stay alive,hurricane Katrina cant keep the american spirit down .Thoughts & prayers from Scotland go to you allxxx
My heart is with each and everyone of you. I’ve have done everything I can donating and getting people to donate. I was raised in Ocean Springs,MS(Biloxi area). I now live in TN, but my heart is still on the coast and when I graduate college I am seriouusly thinking of coming back and helping rebuild. I wish you all the best and may God bless.
right before my eyes i begin to see
a new path that appears to me
and i don’t know which way to go
and i’m not sure of the things i know
but there’s a new light in a tragedy
a mere stranger next to me
he holds my hand
he understands
that we’ve walked this road for miles
and realize it been awhile
so we stop and we smile and we travel on
as our crossroads come to an end and i know we’ll never meet again and I can’t find the word to say
that I wish him well on his way
as I stand silently behind
I was overwhelmed that he took the time
to walk with me
and talk with me
and though we’ve talked these roads for mile
we’ve realized its been awhile
so we stop and we smile and we travel on. YOU WILL TRAVEL ON.
hi iam janelledobson
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine what you are going through. I feel so for the families who have lost everything including your beloved pets. Take care all!! Try to remember when one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us
My heart breaks for all that is lost…I have never felt so lucky for what I have or so guilty for taking it for granted…I am a single parent of 2 and i don’t have much money, I will send what ever extra I can, I know that every little bit helps. My 9yr old is contributing his allowance to the red cross as well…I wish I could do more….
iam so sorry that so many lives had to be taken when a stupid reason had not been taken into action.my and many other prayors go out. god bless.
To all evacuees, “I send you white light,” as a dear friend of mine used to say. There is no way that I can find the right words, but these will be a start: Find peace, find rest, find food to fill your emptiness, find love from strangers, find new friends, find those you love, find home, find good work to do, find your way, find healing for your wounds. Your Texas neighbor, Carol
May the Lord bless you there.
He´s the only one who can really support you now.
For Operations persons in Nashville, Tennessee…Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie oversees 45,000 African Methodist Episcopal (AME) members in the Greater Nashville area. The office has been trying to make contact, but without success.We hear that 500 volunteers are needed now…that’s a piece of cake if someone from your office would call Bishop with details of implementation (etc).We have alsraedy dispatched 6 18 wheelers from the area, with more going at the end of the month.You need to include the AM Church in your process…visit our web sites at :www.13thame.com…and http://www.ame-church.com to learn more about ho we are…Ove 8.2 milions strong ! We await your call at 615-242-6814.
Photo Postings of Missing People & Evacuation Centers
“This site is here to help you try and find your missing friends and relatives from Hurricane Katrina. You can post their pictures here by uploading them from a PC. You may also enter contact info like your phone number & emails. See website for details.
http://www.photofreeway.com/gulfcoast/index.php
*Registered with The DHS National Emergency Resource Registry http://www.swern.gov“
To all that are suffering from hurricane Katrina god bless you all, What is happening !!!! people are still in pain and waiting for help.. where is it, and why is it taking so long..
we watch this on Sky News and it is disgusting that the President can take so long to send help to you all.. what is happening to this world.. you have suffered so much pain and yet so patient
I am in London England and like so many all over the world, we are thinking off you all and praying that help will come fast, and wanting to wave a magic wand to make it all go away, but we cant do that, so GOD BLESS and keep you all safe from any other harm. take care from Janis, London England xx
I just want to let want all the victims to know my heart goes out to you and your families and my family will do as much as we can to help. We will continue to help. You wont be forgotten after the news headlines stop talking about you. You will re remembered always in my heart every single day!! Peace and love to all victims and thier families.
looking for Goria Ross
and Lade Terrell
stay in there people i know u have lost everything but praise the lord through your struggle and he will heal you just believe
Hi Everybody there, I think of you, pray for you and feel for you. I tried to help somehow. I am not a rich person, but I will help as much as I can. I decided to write this message to cheer U up and I gave some money to help you out, and if I hear about some other collection I will participate. I just want to say, just don’t give up, you are strong enough to beat it! We think of you! Jana
I don’t believe I could understand the pain everyone is going through, but I feel pain for you. What makes us hurt only makes us stronger. May God be with everyone at a time like this. I will pray for you, that you keep your head up. It will get better.
All of you are staying so strong and positive throughout all of this. Keep it up and God bless.
I wish all of you luck… what is this earth coming too? I watch the stories and cry… cry for you lonely people with nothing. I wish i had everything to help you all. You are all in my prairs…
hey my names larissa i just want to say how sorry i am and everyone is thinking of you all xox
Hey Sori about wat has happened to u guys. Its realy sad and from all the peps in NZ we wish you all the best!
im so sorry to everyone who lost their home. it must be horrible.
having visited n.o. twice, i am in total disbelief, and overwhelming sadness.. everyone who has suffered is in our prayers
God be with you all in these times. We’re keeping you all in our prayers and only God can see you through now. Draw near to Him and find peace to sustain you now in your time of need.
God bless.
My deepest Sympathy goes out to all who were affected by terrible event… Blessing and prayers to you all…
To those coping with this difficult time,
God bless everyone of you, and know to that God has not forgotten you, even though it may seem like things are as bad as they have ever been. I pray that he will give you fortitude and strength to keep going, despite the huge obstacles that have come your way.
May you all find renewed strength and hope each day. And know that other Americans DO have your back.
We watch the news everyday to see signs of hope and family reunions, animals saved and help arriving. Here in Southern California it is all everyone talks about.
The whole world is praying for you all. Let it lift you up.
We send you big hugs!
Julia Ferguson and Maarten Andriessen in the “OC”.
just a message of support from France, all my sympathy to you
hey,sorry to know for whatever has happened.Cheer up & believe in god,he will really shaow you the way .we all pray for you…
watching you from nigeria, i could not help but weep. my heart go for you all. i have prayed for you and i would always remember you in prayers until my God heal your spirit soul and body. i want you to know that you will come out better. just get tough. its not over yet, get up, lets go together.
May God be with you through this difficult time.God loves you.from Eworth school in Pietermaritzburg South Africa.
I am sorry to hear about your loses. May the Lord be with you during this hard time.
We have not forgotten you here in WY . We are sending aid and offering help, jobs, places to stay and our prayers.
Lord be with you through this time of devistation. Lydia J
I happy happy to see all of the people from New Orleans get of of that bad situation that they were in. I have heard of the radio of Some people from there are staying in Philadelphia. I just want to wish you the best and hope your new life here in Philly brings you a sign of hope.
I cannot seem to even IMAGINE what you must feel or be going through right now. This was a tragic event. All I do know is that the ONLY ONE who can carry you through this is GOD. Through your prayers to Jesus Christ, God will help heal your pain and suffering. God created this world and he can bring it down. So, with that same strength, he can rebuild your states. No matter what, keep your faith. I wish financially I could come myself to hold you when you cry and take care of your sick and children and pray with you day and night. I would personally help move the rubbage and rebuild your homes. PLEASE know GOD loves you. Please do not blame him. HE DID NOT DO THIS. This hurricane was on worldly diseasters. He will, however, use this time to bring more of his people together. You all are his children. Listen to the voice of truth. Close your eyes and pray to God through Jesus Christ that you need peace and understanding and most of all help. God is forever faithful. But don’t just pray and expect the wood to rise and houses rebuilt…. he will give you what you need if you have faith in him and LISTEN TO HIM! Tell others to do the same and together you shall have your lives back through our Lord. I pray for you all nightly and everytime I pray. Our churches reach out to you in prayer. Even our kids have given lunch money to send to help you. WE LOVE YOU without knowing you at all. You are God’s children as well. Where 2 or 3 may come to worship Him, there he will be also. HE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU! And once again, PLEASE do not curse him. He would never hurt you. If it’s in His will, it WILL BE DONE. I pray for your peace and faith to grow daily and I pray for your states as they slowly but SURELY rebuild. Now, I want to pray with you. Dear Heavenly Father, almighty, faithful and Holy. I come to you in sadness today. I pray, Father, for the people who were affected by the devestating and horrid hurricane Katrina, Lord. I pray that the relief efforts of the US and elsewhere are helping them to find normalcy if that is at all possible at this time. Please forgive those who curse you Father. Instead, please fill them with hope and knowledge of your love and devotion to them, your children. Lord, let them gather together and worship you and thank you for what they DO have left. PLEASE o’Lord, be by their sides and help them as they grieve…. all this I ask of you, in your son, the holy emmanual, Jesus Christ…. AMEN! Thank you for your time in reading this long comment. I hope you prayed along as reading this. GOD CAN DO ALL THINGS> you must always go through Jesus to get to God… IN CHRIST NAME …. I LOVE YOU ALL! My prayers are with you!
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it’ll all be over soon. just hang in there guys. so far you guys are doing great
I just wanted to say that I appreciate the bravery all of you have shown. You all are wonderful people that deserved better than to get hit by that hurricane. Though nature csnnot be stopped, you all were very brave for doing what you did. Much love and respect, Sara
I speak for my family when i say our thoughts an prayers are with you all.
We hope your goverment gets is ass kicked by the voters over there lack of thought for the poor and needy. The image of America as a classless scociety is gone.
i have no words to express how unreal this whole thing is but there is alot of support and things will get better. god bless you all x x
My heart goes out to all you victims of ‘Katrina’ and I pray that the all mighty God gives you strength, faith and hope to keep you going. Even though you lost your properties and your homes, you are still here with us.
God Bless America!!!
IT’S AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN GET USE TO. IT’S AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN ENDURE. IT MAY NOT BE LIVING, BUT IF YOU’RE READING THIS YOU’RE STILL HERE AND THIS TO SHALL PASS.
Sorry to hear abou this Hurricane but God will help you through it and just keep praying as it does help will pray for you guys. God bless and hopefully will peform a miracle.
From Rory(15)
My friend in Santa Cruz California has family in Mississippi. He has gathered at least a truck load of goods to take to Mississippi to get to the small communities his family lives in. His truck is too old to make the trip.
Do you know any truck rental companies that would donate a truck for a one way trip to Mississippi?
My friend and the kind people in this community are eager to help.
This is a personal effort to help first hand.
PLease advise. our prayers are with you all!
I would like to say im sorry to everyone that has been affected by hurrican katrina. I know it will take time for you all to heal but i just want to let you know that you are in my prayers.
OPEN HEARTS, LOVING HEARTS, GIVING HEARTS, FILL SAD, LONELY,PAINING AND HURTING HEARTS ALL OF THE TIMEA Special Tribute To Hurricane Katrina Victims and Their Families
Entitled
When Trouble Comes, There Is A Way Out
They are coming from all over this land, to help their fellow man. In state, out of state, we’re hear to meet your fate. In the country, out of the country, it doesn’t make a difference; we are all here for your deliverance. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. We mourn your great loss, we feel your great pain, look up to heaven and live, you have much yet to gain. All was not lost, all was not slain. We all go through things in life that we don’t understand, but always remember that God is there for us, giving us a helping hand. Stand for Christ in adversity, and say to yourself what will be, will be. You are feeling blue and we are too, none of us knew what Hurricane Katrina was up too. It destroyed many lives, businesses, and homes however you are not alone. Help is here for you. It tore many families apart, ripped out many hearts. Life is precious treasure it, existence in life is short, measure it. Stand for Jesus, no matter what, even if it’s a bitter cup. There are brighter days ahead, many smiles to recapture, many lives to rebuild, many broken hearts to fill with joy and hope again. To all of the victims of Hurricane Katrina we employ you to come back with reinforcement, and make a positive stand. People from Houston, all across the state of Texas, through out the United states and from around the world, WE LOVE YOU, and we understand, we reach out to you our hand. There will be tough days ahead, new beginnings too, but remember victims of Hurricane Katrina, we are hear for you. Love has no end.
Written By:
Carol Meadows
Of Houston, TX

To all those that are estranged from Hurricane Katrina’s wrath we welcome you to the city of Houston, and to the state of Texas, and to cities and states across America, our insight is focused on you. Feel at home, our hearts are open to you. What you need will be provided, your healing and deliverance will begin too. Look forward to your stay here and there, you are in our every prayer. We draw strength from one another, we comfort each other too. We as a whole are coming together just for you the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

In all thy ways acknowledge God and He will direct your path. To all of Katrina’s flood victims, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Jesus loves you, He proved His love on the cross just for you. Be encouraged and together we will get through this.


God tends to His sheep

God Cares
To the victims
Hi my name is raina and I’m 16 years old I just want to give you my prayers and hope for the best to all of you. I donated all clothing that I don’t ware, toys,food and water to the Red Cross. my school is doing th best to raise money for you guys the first two days we raised $250 and this is the second week and we raised and donated $675 to the Red Cross.
Just to let you know I might be young but I do care for my people. good luck and God bless to all.
Raina
there are no words to express how sad and heartbroken we are to see what you all are going thru. Keeping you all in prayer and hoping that as you begin to put your lives back together, and healing begins, know that you are loved and thought of in prayer now and for days to come. Encouragement to all the volunteers, you are doing a good job, pray that God gives you the strength to continue your good works, and that he will take care of you. hugs to all from Canada
i just wanna pray 4 all u people in new orleans and i want u all 2 stay strong and know that God is with u. i pray that u will find ur families and carry on with life. Keep up with ur faith and be hopeful. i pray 4 all the troops that are helping people, i hope God is helping them the whole way. i love u all!!!! God Bless u all!!!
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I am very sorry to hear that eveyone lost their homes and family in hurricane Katrina.I pray that you all do well and will be able to start over with out a problem very soon.I will keep all of you in my prayers and pray that God will bless you all.
P.S. Always keep your head up and never give up.
I am very sorry for all of those who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina. I pray that every one finds shelter and food to survive. For those that lost their loved ones i hope that you all find them. Eventhough these are hard times right now for everybody you just have to stay never stay strong strong and never give up.
Hi my name is Anna, I am writing you because all the things you guys are going through. I know how it feels to lose someone or have someone seperated from me. well i wish you all the best of luck. i will pray for you guys over there, i have done as much as i can to help you and i have donated some of my time and my money. have a nice day hope everything goes well bye.
Don’t Give up! i’m trying my best to donate some money to the Red Cross so you can all get your lifes back. it might be hard but just hang in there a lot of people are trying their best to help out also! take care and like i said dont give up please.
I am looking for people eight grade or close. I was wondering if you would like to describe your experience in Hurricane Katrina. If you would please, in your story, answer these three questions. 1)What was the most memorable part during the hurricane and floods. 2) What have you learned from it. and 3)What would you have done if you were a state official when you heard that this giant hurricane was coming? when you are done please send it to mingboy@sbcglobal.net
I will try to get you heard.
Hi my name is Karla Camacho and I am currently a student at El Cajon Valley High School. Let me first point out that I am deeply sorry for everyone in New Orleans. My heart goes out to all of you people. I know that if i was in this problem i would want all kinds of support. In these times of needs everyone in America needs to realize that we need to stay together. My school is raising money for the people in New Orleans. And my drama department is also. We are also so very sorry and are trying our best to help you guys. Bless all you guys and you have our support!
Im so sorry for all those who lost there loved once and there homes during Katrina. I pray to god that everyone gets the shelterand and the food that they need, also all you guys will be in our hearts day and night, and we will be praying for you guys to make it safe and sound.
Im sorry for all the horrible things that have happened and i hope everything gets alot better and your getting the help you need. IM PRAYING FOR YOU!!!!
Hi my name is Vanessa Martinez and I am 15 years old. I here stuck in California wanting to help physically, but I can’t. I know that I’m making a difference by donating as much as I can to the El Cajon High School donations to Hurricane Katrina Victims. Just watching the news I get frustrated knowing that I’m living each day to fullest while the victims are suffering. I can’t tell you that I know how you feel to lose everything but I can tell you that all the victims in hurricane Katrina are in my prayers every morning, noon, and night. God is stronger than Bush and you don’t have to believe in him for him to help you, he will be there anytime you need him every step of the way. Many of you have felt neglected, I’ve seen from the news I just want you to know that all the victims are held tightly and closely to our hearths and we will keep on praying for those who are in need. Just to let you know YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! If one place is in need then we all are in need. Just stay together and everything will be fine. I know my words won’t make this disaster disappear, but it will make some feel better and also believe in making a new life.
With all my heart to you!
I am praying for the victims of this disaster and I have met a person here in my hometown from New Orleans and I am doing my best to help her feel welcomed at our school. Soon you will find the strength to cope with this tragedy and you will be stronger than ever.
I’m sorry for what happened .I’m just letting you guys know that you guys are not alone and we are doing everything possible to help you guys.We would do the impossible for you guys.GOD BLESS!
Hi,my name is Nebras and I am 15 years old. I heard about Hurricane katrina and I am very sorry about what happened I know that almost every person in New Orleans lost their houses, loved ones, and many other things.My school is raising money to help out I am donating money and my whole family is too. We want to let you know that you are in our prayers every day. We are all trying to do as much as we can to help you out. Remember that you are not alone we are all here for you. Once again I am very sorry for what happened.
I am very sorry to hear about what has happened to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. I know that many of you have lost everything. I just want to let those who have been effected by the hurricane that my prayers go out to you guys. Just keep your heads up high and you will get through this eventually!!!
Que onda Raza, no se me achicopalen por lo que esta pasando. Las cosas pasan por algo. Nomas con la frente en alto y echenle muchas ganas que nosotros de una o otra forma salimos adelante
Don’t worry averbody everything its going to be ok. have a lot of faith because a lot of people, including us at the school are trying to help you. you will get help.
I really wish there was something that I could do for you guys. I hope that you can someday put your life back together.
I wish I could help you our, school is doing its best to get money for the cause of Hurricane Katrin. I am dissepointed too with president Bush.
Hello my name is Martien and I am fifteen years old. I was heard about Hurricane Katrina I feel really bad for the people in New Orleans. Everybody is prying for especially Jesus. Our school is trying its best to raisemoney for you guys. I still don’t know why Bush isn’t helping you guys. GOD BLESS YOU ALL I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK.
I feel really sorry about this situation that is happenning to you people.I know my words aren’t much help but hopefully everything turns out alright. Im sorry for the family memebers some of you have lost but hope fully everything turns back to normal again.-me.
I’m very sorry for what is happening. I’m praying to you all to be safe. You guys are not alone we are doing the impossible to help u guys. luv u and GOD BLESS!
god bless you, i´ll go pray so much for you,have very faith
kisses
I am a 23 year old single mom from kingsport,tn i work at the east tn auto auction and I put together about $20 worth of stuff and auctioned it off and made over 200 to send to the relief efforts I know it is not much but every little bit counts these days our hearts go out to your family and friends that have suffered this terrible act of mother nature but one thing you can always remember is that no matter howbig the storm was you will always know the love of god and your family is always stronger and you will be able to overcome this mess just hang in there and in the end remember you won not katrina cause you are still breathing not her.
I’m really sorry about what happened and i hope you guys recover quickly from this tragedy. I bet its even hard to think that you could ever recover from something as devastating as this, but you can get through this just keep hope alive in you. I know my words might not do much, but hopefully bring a smile to your face. Just know that your in my thoughts and prayers.
I can imagine what it is like to lose everything you have I’ve been through it. Not being able to find your love one and friends. All I can say is that I hope that you’ll have faith to move on with your live, because life shows up and cuts out and I don’t think that you all will not suffer for long because God takes care of his people and there’s not one peson on this earth that God don’t love, no matter if you’re good are bad. Here’s something I want to share with you. If you really belive in God and ask him for anything that you so desire, he will provide for you. Untill this present time you have not asked a single thing in my name. Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.(John 16:24) I will continue to pray for the victims of the hurricane and I do love you all and so does God, peace be with you and also with me.
I am sorry to hear about what is going on in Louisiana. One thing you still have is people that care about you. You should never give up and always keep a positive attitude.
dear familys im sorry for those of you who lost things and for peope who lost family friendsadn everything.I hope that eventually you will all be able to get your lifes back together. alot of my family lives down there so i know how you feel my deepest apoligies ariel haselden
Im really sorry for those that have been in the Katrina and had their homes destroyed. These terrorist attacks and these hurricanes and tornadoes have been rolling around the United States and have been tearing our country apart. So many tragedies in so little time. It hurts to see all these people die over a big hurricane that destroys families and our economy. I hope everyone of those hurricane victims get what they need and i hope that this political problem that affects everyone around the world ends really soon. Everyone in america will pray for all of you. Hope you all get better!
I am very sorry for the tragedy that happened in Louisiana. I hope that everybody gets rescued as quick as possible and put into a safer place. KEEP YOUR HOPES UP!!PEACE!!GOD BLESS!!!
I am a high school student in San Diego and i am really sorry for you guys and i hope you will recover from this tragedy as soon as possible.I cant imagine what its like in New Orleans right now and just watching the news makes me feel sad and devastated. I wish there was something i can do ,but our school is raising money to help you guys. I pray to god that each and everyone gets the food and shelter that they need. You guys will be in our hearts day and night, and we will be praying for you to make it through this horrible diaster.Just remember not to give up and keep thinking positive and everything will be ok eventualy. GOD BLESS YOU
HI i have heard many different stories on what has been happening to people who are going throgh the horrible times of Huricane Katrina. I Just wanted to tell all the victims who have survived that i think they are great people who i think have enough courage to actually survive such a tragedy. Well i pray to God that as many of u people out there that are going through this horrible experience make it out alive.
We are still fighting to help those in need, and will continue to do so until all is well.
Smile!
HELLO DEAR FRIENDS!
DO NOT BE DEPRESSED, DISCOURAGED, OR FRUSTRATED BECAUSE THIS IS A CHALLENGE, FACE IT BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO FACE CHALLENGES ARE GREAT PEOPLE, THEY LIVE TO SEE TOMORROW. AND REMEMBER EVERY ADVERSITY IS OPPORTUNITY IN DISGUISE. BEHIND EVERY DARK CLOUD THERE IS ALWAYS A SILVER LINING
I share with you all your pains and sufferings. Centuries of human governments have led humanity nowhere; hence no human government prevent unforeseen occurrences. Forget about the past, look hopefully to the future when the Will of God would be done on this Earth as it is in Heaven. Trust in Jehovah God, raise your heads, look up to and have faith in Him – He will never disappoint us, for He is the God Who cannot lie. Take heart and brace up courageously.
Dear friends,
Our prayers are with each one of you. Remember the sun will rise and you will come out of this dark despair…
I know what I am going to say may sound terrible….but yes from this disaster will rise hope, peace and friendship. God be with you
My prayers are with you all.
Someone, Somewhere, Someplace is thinking about you today! It fills our hearts with sadness and we pray that God will bless you and keep you safe, provide for your needs and bless you with happiness! Remember this: “THIS TOO SHALL PASS”
God Bless,
Sgt Richard & Roberta in Tennessee!
My heart goes out to every one of you,may God bless and keep you safe
Hello, I’m Ray from Venezuela, and here we are very sorrry about what happened in New Orleans, I wish we could do more to help you, please don’t give up looking for your families, we went trough hard times too, a few years ago, and the devastation of a city is not an easy thing to forget, so please don’t lose hope or faith.
My heart and my country is with you!
Family and friends are worried about Barry Cowsill, the former Newport
musician who moved to New Orleans earlier this summer and has not been heard
from in a week.
Cowsill, whose Newport family band The Cowsills rose to fame in the 1960s,
called his sister Susan in Nashville, Tenn., last Friday and left a voice-mail
message. Susan Cowsill also lives in New Orleans and has been displaced by
Hurricane Katrina.
Robert “Bob” Cowsill said that when his brother called, he was inside a
warehouse and was reluctant to leave. “He didn’t want to get on the buses,” Bob
Cowsill said from California. “They had so little information at that point. I
don’t think he fully realized what was going on. He was apparently able to get
to a phone booth that was working.”
Since then, Cowsill fans have e-mailed the group’s Web site (www.cowsill.com) to
say they believe they saw Barry in some CNN footage. “He was standing near the
convention with his guitar and he was wearing a hat similar to what he would
wear,” Bob Cowsill said. “Some people think it was him and other people aren’t
so sure, but it’s getting very frustrating. We haven’t heard from him.”
The Cowsills were living in Newport in the 1960s when some of their songs,
including “The Rain, the Park and Other Things” and “Indian Lake,” landed in the
Top 40. The band toured the world and appeared on major TV shows like “The Ed
Sullivan Show” before disbanding in 1970.
The group, in various forms, has held reunion shows in Newport since 1991. And
family members Richard and Barry have lived on Aquidneck Island in recent years.
Richard Cowsill left Middletown for New Mexico earlier this year and Barry moved
to New Orleans, where had lived previously, about six weeks ago.
Bob Cowsill said Barry, 50, was preparing to move to Southern California from
New Orleans before the end of this year.
“Right now we just need to find him,” he said. “He could be in San Antonio,
Shreveport, New Orleans. We have no idea. We have a plan in place to come and
get him. But we haven’t heard from him and that is very, very frustrating.”
Anyone who knows of Barry Cowsill’s whereabouts can e-mail the band Web site or
robertcowsill@hotmail.com.
“If you think you see him, shout his name,” Bob Cowsill said. “Anything helps.”
I just want to say that the calalmity these people experienced is more than I can bear to think about. I am praying for the victims as well as praying for this country. It is a tragedy the way the Government has handled the situation, and I am appaled. Unfortunately, they were not prepared like they said they were. Should this surprise us? It just makes you wonder if the People that are in charge should really be in charge. Are they really earning their money?
Maybe they can take a cut in pay to help the others!
Misty
I’m so sorry for all your suffering
Moderator,I’m not a cowboy,I’m not a cowgirl either.I’m a Alabama rebel.Now I’m trying to find a friend who lived on the west bank in Harvey,LA.Her name is Kitty anf she had 2 boys.We lived in the Lac Du Bay Apartments.
I just wanted to say that I’m praying for all the poor souls who lost their homes, families, pets, and everyting they’ve known, due to this sad event. I wish them luck as they manage to live in a completely different world.
Last night I went to the store and bought stuff for you to give to the school. Weare sending down whatever we can get. My prayers are to you! We will pull through this!
I just want to wish everyone affected by the Hurricane the best of luck and just keep faith and keep on praying becasue God doesn’t give us anything that he thinks we can’t handle. This is the time that family needs to come together and support one another because a family that prays together stays together. God Bless everyone.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE! THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE BEHIND Y’ALL. SOME CAN OPEN UP THEIR WALLETS, SOME THEIR HOMES, SOME CAN VOLUNTEER AT SHELTERS WITH JUST THEIR TIME, BUT KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND OUR HEARTS!
I can’t begin to understand how you are feeling at this time. No money, job, home, food etc. Beyond my comprehension. I have donated several times to different relief drives and my Ladies Bible study is always praying for you and your families. God be with you. Brenda Weatherholt, Monroe, Michigan
AMERICANS ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ARE PRAYING AND KEEPING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS THROUGHOUT THIS TRAGIC TIME,IF ANYONE NEEDS INFANT TO 12 MONTHS CLOTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW. GOD BLESS
I feel so sorry for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. I hope that the citizens of the city of New Orleans, and the states of Alambama and Mississippi, will be able to cope and get through this tough time. I also feel sympathy for the families that got separated by this catastrophe and got sent to different places like Texas. For the people that were homeless and had no way of evacuating, I feel very sorry for. But what makes me MAD about this whole situation is that the people who had the opportunity to evacuate, didn’t and know there either homeless, or missing, and etc.Especially when the mayor of New Orleans told the whole state to evacuate ahead of time and some people just didn’t listen and they made a very bad decision. What makes me MAD is that gangs are taking over the city of New Orleans. It makes so sad how people and police officers are getting killed because of the gangs. It is also wrong how people are just looting.
All in all, I feel so bad for the people that were effected by the hurricane. I hope that they will be able to get through this difficult. This whole makes me realize how lucky I am to be alive, have family, have a home, and just to have a normal life. I wish a GOOD LUCK and prayer to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
I am writing to About.com in the hopes of giving some information to those who have lost their jobs as a result of Hurricane Katrina. I work for the National Employment Law Project, a non-profit organization that provides advocacy and support for low-wage and unemployed workers. We sponsor Unemployedworkers.org, a site dedicated to providing vital information to those looking to support their families as they look for new jobs. We would like to invite all those in the affected areas to visit Unemployedworkers.org and seek the help that they need.
We would like to point out that many workers from the affected areas who would not otherwise qualify for unemployment benefits can get help through the Disaster Unemployment Assistance program. Those interested can check the site for details on program rules as well as sign up for email updates about changes and new benefits that may become available.
Unemployedworkers.org also manages an “Unemployment Talk� forum. We invite those affected to participate by telling their stories of overcoming unemployment, sharing important information about sources of support, giving advice, offering tips on job leads, and sharing how they feel.
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God bless all of you! We will be there to help.
hi…well i jus wanted to say…
i really hope whoever have lost some one they would find and just reunite.
it must be so sad and depressing but please know that so many people from different states is hoping that everybody is safe. im just really amazed at how the way some people who had the katrina in go thru their town survive. unfotunatly some didnt make it but the ones who did are just doing a amazing job just keeping their hopes up. im my opinion mr.bush hasnt been much help but i know help is always there. i hope those of u who have lost the ones you loved find some comfort in some of these comments.
i heard of the loss and i m so so sorry about what had been gong on…
my teacher told nme that sum people heard that katrina is comeing and were told to leave but cudnt because of the money issue…
all i can say is…im sorry…
but more than that i want to encourage the survivors and say HEAD ON!
I felt I needed to do something on my website to give those that have been touched by Hurricane Katrina some HOPE! This is my message to the Katrina survivors who struggle to get back on their feet and to those who lost family and friends to the disaster. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! And be sure and turn your volume up to hear the song, and remember what it says – you never have to walk alone. Just have hope and faith. Hope is said to be the last thing that deserts man, and I feel we need some HOPE right now from this devastation here in the US. On this page you will also find links to organizations you can donate to help. By donating and volunteering you too can help to send HOPE to those affected by Katrina.
http://www.bonniesplace1.com/Katrina.html
I feel so sorry for all of u i wish i could come down and help but i have colage but the good news is i sent 6,000$ to u guys&gurls. i also sent food to a homeless shelter and adopted a littel gurl named Journie and we now live happy i will still keep sending money and food as much as possible i hope we can make u people feel safe again.
You are ALL in our thoughts and prayers. We are collecting Donations as quickly as possible to help each of you, your families AND your pets!! God Bless you all.
Marley – Denver, CO
i just wanted to say that all my prayers and thoughts go out to the victoms of Katrina
My prayers are with you all. If anyone is interested in volunteering, you can do so straight from your desktop. Please look into the Katrina PeopleFinder Project on Wikipedia and at katrina list dot net.
God Bless You All.
I feel that the victims of the horrible tragidy of Katrina has devasted that part of the world. A LOT. I am only 16 years old, but if I could I would do anything to help. Right now at school we are sending teddy bears for the children staying in Texas right now. I hope it at least does a bit of good.
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Hello to everyone who had their homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. My name is Shante’ Walker and I hope that everyone is trying to stay safe and I hope that I can donate some money whenever I get some. I hope that all people have families that can come and take them away. No one needs to live like this. May god bless you all!
hey i am a high school student and i am really sorry about what happened i hope you guys are getting all the help that you guys need and please dont feel depressed… its a tough time but we are all going to help you get through!!!
my heart walks south down 55
wanting to hold pain in my arms
not understanding why
nothing much to give
just my hands reaching out
embracing shattered lives
i heard about the trategy in new orleans and its just sad.. i wish u gusy the best of luck and god bless u all!!
I have been to New Orleans and I fell in love with the place. I hope New Orleans is rebuilt and to its former glory. My thoughts are with all those effected.
Love from Australia
My sisters and brothers in Christ, Look to the hills from whence come your help. Though the darkness of the unknown has found it’s way into your life. I say fear not, trust, have faith that the Lord your God has the power to turn a negative into a gain. That whatever satan has taken away from you, God will replace ten folds. I really, really hurt for you, though, I do not have much to give, I can pray for you. It’s the one thing I can give that touches all and not just one or two. Yet, in my city, Tyler, christians are helping lives-families, one person at a time. May God be with each of you. Have faith in God.
To: Victims of Hurricane Katrina- Sending Prayers to God that may your dreams come true, and may you become mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually healthy. God Bless.
“THERE IS HOPE”
I guess this is a really good way of expressing yourself. I haven’t found a way to get out what I have to say, and I think this is a VERY good idea. I can only imagine what it must be like!!! Not being able to find loved ones, no food, no shelter and the thought of trying to start over.
I wish there was something that I could do, but being legally blind, not being able to drive, I think the thing I can best do is PRAY!!! I do that each and every day, sometimes 3 to 4 times a day!!! I pray for all of you to have strength and the courage to rebuild your lives. I pray for the return of your loved ones and the rebuilding of your homes and towns.
God Bless each and every one of you and just remember that God NEVER gives you more than you can handle!!! He gets pushy, but NEVER more than you can handle!!!! If God takes you to it, He WILL take you through it!!!! God Bless you ONE AND All!!!!!
When all else fails, dont give up on hope. Its the one thing that will keep you alive. This is for the Hurricane Katrina victims, the people thats world has nearly come to an end. Houses can be rebuilt, cities can be too, but your health is what really matters. My heart goes out to the victims because they dont deserve this, they really dont but it could have happened to any of us. Trust me if you like San Diego as much as I do, come down here because its a great place to start over, God Bless Everyone
Sincerely, OLIVER ALLOSH
I m very sorry abt victims of hurricane , we hve to be patient.
God blees you all. For the people who are walking all around on the streets, remember that God, or your God in any believe that you believe in, His always with you and He will always be with you no matter how difficult the situation is. God bless you all and God WILL help you. Have faith in your self.
My deepest regrets are with all of you and my prayers are with you all. Stay strong.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I pray daily for humans and the animal victims who have suffered so greatly. I have sent donations and try to keep my katrina relief page current. Wish I could be there with you all to help. May God Bless you all.
Big condoloncies from me for every one that suffered from the hurricane. Any way, sometimes things goes over our control and give us a big shock and their is no cure for these things unless being patient and asking “ALLAH” (God) the peace for the souls of victims. I wish everyone live in peace away for natural crisis,away from wars and greedy. “just in peace”.
Peace be upon every good person and upon innocents that died or suffered in the hurricane.
HUSSEIN A. MHANNA
Hi, its Taylor Nancy again.I just wanted to say that help is on its way. Last night, my sister bought school supplies for the children of Hurricane Katrina.I wish I could go down south to see what the conditions are like, but I cant’t so I’m trying to help out at home by donating things to the victims.
I think it is so great how Ophra did a show on Hurricane Katrina and she got a bunch of celebrites to help out. The show was so sad but I was happy to see all of the people who are helping out. GO OPHRA !
I think it so great how America is coming together on this situation. It is so great how cities are offering homes and jobs for free so that the victims can get back on their feet. I know people who are offering their homes to complete strangers. I think this is a huge step to getting back on track.
GOOD LUCK VICTIMS! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
HI CHELSEA ANN! YOU ARE SO COOL! C U TOMORROW!
After reading all the news on the internet, and seeing all the families that were affected my heart goes out to all of you. I wish all of you a new, better life in whatever the future may bring. Think of this as a new beginning, and may God bless you on your journey!
Hi i`m so sorry about what happened with hurricane katrina! God bless you all and i hope your okay.
My friends are trying to help everything we can! We all hate hurricanes!! But here we don`t have unless it hits really hard so anyways god bless and good luck
I am from Canada and I watch the after math on the news as much as possible. I feel so sorry for your losses and hope everything will be okay and everyone will find their loved ones. I wish I could help in more ways then one. But I am only young(17) and can only do so much. I am sending a small donation to help out with the relief. My love and prayers is with all of you who were in the path of Katrina and we are thinking of you everyday here in Canada in our classrooms,in our homes and in our hearts.
PEACE!!:):):)
Keep Smiling and everything will be okay!
God Bless All! I know it will never be the same but think of it this way your if you can read this you are alive rite!
HELLO HURRICANE SURVIVORS MY NAME IS ASHLEY I AM 15 I GO TO EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH I AM 15 I AM VERY SORRY THAT U GUYS DIDNT GET HELP RIGHT AWAY LIKE U SHOULD HAVE I DONT THINK PEOPLE SHOULD BE POINTING FINGERS AND WASTING TIME DOING THAT I THINK THEY SHOULD JUST DO WHAT THEY NEED TO BE DOING LIKE GETTING U GUYS FOOD I WOULDENT KNOW THE DEVISTATION U PEOPLE FEEL B/C I DONT HAVE FAMILY THAT LIVES THERE BUT IM SURE U ALL HAVE FAMILY AND LOTS HAVE DIED BUT U GUYS STAY STRONG AS U PEOPLE ARE AS A STATE
I just wont to say sorry to all the people that had to go through that mess
i hope that the survivors get a chance to live in peace and dignity
god bless every body
KATRINA’S SURVIVORS SONG
We are weak, yet, we are strong,
time like this I feel I can’t go on,
I look around and all that I see, is
devastation and misery.
We are weak, yet, we are strong,
our lives shattered by the wake of the storm,
families looking for their lost ones, prayers going up, to keep us safe from harm.
We are weak, yet, we are strong as survivors we must hold on
thanking God for his angels in the streets, helping us with food and a place to sleep.
We are weak, yet, we are strong,
our faith tested by the wake of the storm,
in crisis we all must realize, this storm didn’t discriminate against who lived or who died,
We are weak, yet, we are strong,
our faith tested by the wake of the storm
our message hear today, is that we must Give as well as Pray,
We are weak, yet, we are strong
Written by: Patricia Jackson 9/7/05 Ft Worth, TX
ms_patricia_jackson@yahoo.com
Please, pass this song along, I asked GOD in prayer to help me make a difference,
Now, I’m asking, pleading for your HELP in getting this song recorded,
ALL monies raised WILL, go DIRECTLY to the Katrina’s survivors.
Remember, we are one nation under one GOD, it’s our duty to keep each other safe from harm.
Your giving might go unnoticed today, just listen for your name in HEAVEN on judgment day.
Please, DONATE, 1800-HELP-NOW – Redcross.org
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WATCH WELL AS PRAY
We, are one nation under one GOD. We must all make ourselves accountable in the aftermath of this storm.
“Remember, together we must stand and if divided we must continue to carry on”
On August 29Th, 2005 Katrina, didn’t ask if you were black or white, rich or poor, young or old, near or far, lived up the hill or under a bridge, employed, unemployed, or if you required the use of utensils are simply used your fingers tips to gather the last bite of food off your plate.
See, it did not matter to Katrina, so, why should it matter to us. Doing GOD’S will, will heal the devastion and loss felt by the survivors. Being GOD’S angels in the streets wheather near are far will help Katrina’s victim’s begin to breath and see the light at the end of the storm.
We, are not here to judge or to be judged it dosn’t matter if you’re the President of the United States or cousin Benny from down the way.
If you were created by the father who art in heaven then sisters and brothers, you should be very much involved in the mission to keep ALL of GOD’S children safe from harm.
Don’t do it because Patricia Jackson,told you to, do it because the BIBLE tell’s us to.
If you choose not to help those in need, those who can’t GOD still loves you. But, if you choose to look the other way or turn the channel or refuse to listen as well as pray. Be warned “that could have easily been you”.
So, when the last horn begins to blow and this life as we know come to and end, don’t cry, scream or shout are try to bargain your way out. GOD is giving you and me a chance to right our wrongs and prove to him we are deservant of his pearlie gates “HEAVEN”. The choice is ours.
And if your deed(s) go unnoticed please, don’t stray, just wait and listen for your names to be called in “HEAVEN” on judgement day.
Patricia Jackson
ms_patricia_jackson@yahoo.com
And, please let’s not dehumanize these human beings any longer, they ARE NOT REFUGEES, they are GOD’S SURVIVORS.
to those who have suffered pain and loss ,i grieve with you.
to those who have lost their families or friends , i say a prayer for them
to those who stood brave , i salute you
and to those who do not have a home, remember their is a home in my heart for you to stay.
together stand tall , fight for what is justice, fight for what is yours and most of all fight for your right to be looked after after all you are what makes america, living here in ireland it is tough. you always here ”the look of the irish” well let me tell you something. luck is not getting something without working for it luck is your family sitting beside, luck is the love that you share amongst families and friends, luck is actually about life because you have your kids and families and no storm no bad news or no help can break that. all i can say is yes i do not know what you are going through but i know when you get hurt its painful. all to my afri-american friends peace and gobless because singling groups out and shooting them is not fare, also to those who have suffered from the hurricane if there is anything i can do tell me and i will wake the nation to a whole new meaning of life. most of i love you for being brave, i am so proud of you for guarding your families and most of all i do hope your prayers will be answered, because if i had my prayers answered you would all be safe in your homes again. peace, goodluck, godbless and godspeed. bridget xxx
My heart goes out to you all both to those who lost loved ones and those who have lost all they have worked for all their lives.
But let me assure you all that if you believe in God and you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ all is not lost yet.
Since you have God in your life you have enough to start all over again.
i pray fervently and I believe that God will make this trial a blessing to you and the whole wide world will see (Amen)
Dear Victims,
the word victim burns as it comes spilling over the screen. The tragety that all of you have faced, is beyond compare. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you everynight. I hope that you get some comfort in the fact that we are american citizens and you have a whole country behind you! I love you all and am praying for all of you every night! Take care and dont worry, while the days look long and dark and cold, things WILL get better and the light at the end of the tunnel will soon come!
peace, love and hope,
chelsea
I know the spirit of the people from the South, Louisiana in particular and no matter what, we always manage to rise up, re-build and move on. God can take this terrible tragedy and turn it into something good. The people of Louisiana are God fearing people and they will overcome this. They all know that Jesus loves them and He will see them through. So many are trying to destroy all our religious beliefs that this great Nation was founded on and here in Louisiana no matter what the obstacle WE know that God and Only God will see us through.
God bless America and God Bless the people that love Him.
Support Katrina Relief
http://www.hurricanesupport.net
It’s time like these that we get a chance to see that there are good people left in the world.Sometimes I think that it is too bad that it takes this to see it but, I want everyone affected by Katrina to know that you are in my prayers and many of us are out here doing everything that we can to help and with everyones help we can pull this together and rebuild what was a beautiful place. God Bless you all.
I am sorry for your losses, I pray that everything gets better as soon as possible. Sympathies and good wishes from Turkey.
KATRINA
August 29th,2005
The name Hurricane Katrina rings in my mind.
As it makes its landfall,in Louisana, Mississippi, and Alambama
People lose homes, foods, and pajamas.
I hear crying, shouting and screaming
All of this,on peoples lives, is just to scheming.
All of this sorrow and pain
It is just to much strain
August 29th,2005
The name Hurricane Katrina rings in my mind.
So many people lives are destroyed.
Finding themselves unemployed.
Families are gone and people are missing.
Thinking back and reminiscing.
They are screaming and shouting
“I know my loved one is out there,I am not doubting.”
August 29th,2005
The name Hurricane Katrinia rings in my mind.
The city of New Orleans is one big flood
Covered in disease, blood and mud.
The state of Mississippi is a wreck.
As people look through and check.
Looking for their belongings.
There are so longing.
August 29th,2005
The name Hurricane Katrina rings in my mind.
It is just so wrong, all of the looting
Gangs taking over and shooting.
Food, shelter, and clothes
Being stolen for the greater good as it shows.
August 29,2005
I hope we can put this all behind.
it is sad to hear what happened everybody talks about it and bush is still over in iraq. what about our country shouldn’t he be helping us. i know it is not his fault he can not predict when a hurricane is coming but get out of iraq and help new oeleans.
It’s hard to understand why things happen sometimes, and it’s even harder to stay possitive in the hardest of times. Please know that our hopes and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Just put everything in gods hands and you will see it will all work out in your favor. God Bless you all, and keep your strength strong.
I’m very sorry that the hurricane washed away all you homes and all memories and your childerns dreams away.I will always keep you in my dreams and prayers!!!!!!!
our family has raised money and we understand that there is a warehouse in the city of bell, california and we would like to see if we can help and buy some stuff please respond , we do not know where the warehouse is. 714-225-2226
i sent all my prays to u guys
On behalf of Pastor John E. King Jr., and the Trinity Baptist Church Family we extend our prayers to ALL families affected by Hurricane Katrina. May God Bless You. Words Of Encouragement: We can find ourselves so caught up in these earthly possesions that we tend to lose focus on who is the ALMIGHTY. Our God sometimes has to place things in our way such as tragedies, loss of love ones etc. in order to remind us that HE IS GOD, HE HAS ALL POWER AND HE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING HERE ON EARTH. Our God is an AWESOME GOD. IF YOU HAVE NOT INVITED GOD INTO YOUR HEART, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO INVITE INTO HEART RIGHT NOW. WHEN YOU INVITE HIM INTO YOUR LIFE, HE WILL GIVE YOU SO MUCH JOY AND HAPPINESS. WHEN GOD IS IN YOUR LIFE, NOTHING OR NOBODY CAN TAKE AWAY THE JOY THAT HE PROVIDES. At the present you are only experiencing a TEST, HOLD ON TO YOUR FAITH IN GOD AND SAY THANKYOU LORD, FOR ALLOWING ME TO SURVIVE AND SEE ANOTHER DAY. GOD IS GOOD AND HE IS ABLE.
Hello!!
My name is Sabine an I’ve seen lots of pictures on TV and in newspaper of the grand disaster in your hometown. Wehn I heared about this I got very shocked and sad!
I can’t imagine how it feels like to watch how own belongings get destroyed. But I want to tell you that I’m very sorry about this terrible disaster! I hope you all find new homes soon and will live there without problems. Of course, it’s difficult to forget the big shock you probably got, but I’m sure your’re strong enough to make it!
Good luck in your whole life!
Greetings, Sabine
I just want to say that the victims and families of Katrina are in my prayers. If I could, I would do anyting and everything to help. Especially the children, because they are so innocent and do not understand what is going on around them right now. Pray for the children.
HI IM FLORENCIA FROM ARGENTINA IM VERY SORRY FOR YOU. I HOPE YOU CAN GET THROUGH ALL THIS DISASTER.
GOOD LUCK
I am sorry about what happened and i sympathize with you because I currently am looking for missing family members from New Orleans
My condelences to all family s victim of the drame. I feel your pain and i am so sorry for y all. Y all need to be strong and handle that it is not easy it is going to take time but handle it.
And never forget after every dark day of nightmare there is a bright day. I wish yall the best to all survivor be strong. GOD bless y all.
One love brothers and sisters
I am so sorry for the lost of your homes and families, but I will support you people as much as I can I am here for all of you because that is what God wants us to do . Be caring and love one another again i am truly sorry for what happened and i hope you all become very active and healthy soon. Please stay strong we are here to support those who are in need.
I know the hurricane was a big thing, and its really sad, but you guys can go throught with it, and i hope everyone finds their family members, and I hope that everyone is ok. It will all be over soon.
I was very shocked to see the bodes lieing around and to see all the older folks who had to suffer in the heat and all the babies that were found with no family and all the people who are still to this day searching for their relatives. I am so sorry for everybody and i hope New Orleans will recover from that horrible killer hurricane.
My heart goes out to all the people who have not made it and the people who were lucky enough to survive. I thank the people who risk their own lives to save someone elses. When Hurricane Katrina struck, we as americans hopefull took it to heart that thank god it didn’t happen to you.We pray to all those who were involved in any way from Hurricane Katrina’s disaster.
Any Comments email @ chelsea_merrill@yahoo.com
What a great site. My heart and best wishes go out to all the people of the U.S. Gulf Coast. I’ve launched a Web site called Hellicane – an evolving blog of poems written by, for and about those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Some of the voices heard there are truly touching. You can also leave a brief message of support for the people of the Gulf Coast on the interactive Hellicane GuestMap. It’s at .
What a great site. My heart and best wishes go out to all the people of the U.S. Gulf Coast. I’ve launched a Web site called Hellicane – an evolving blog of poems written by, for and about those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Some of the voices heard there are truly touching. You can also leave a brief message of support for the people of the Gulf Coast on the interactive Hellicane GuestMap. It’s at Hellicane
I FEEL SO MUCH SORROW FOR YOU ALL HOW HARD IT MUST BE TO LOOSE THOSE THAT YOU LOVE THE MOST AND FOR THOSE THAT HAVE SURVIVED THIS TERRIBLE ACT OF NATURE HOW HARD IT MUST BE HAVING NO WHERE TO GO AND DO THOSE EVERYDAY THINGS THAT WE TAKE FOR GRANTED,MY DAUGHTERS AND I LIVE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND WOULD LOVE TO HELP BY GETTING PEOPLE TO DONATE ALL THIER UNWANTED PAJAMAS DRESSINGS GOWNS AND SOCKS TO KEEP YOU ALL WARM AT NIGHT HOWEVER I AM NOT SURE HOW TO DO THIS SO PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN CONTACT ME AND HELP US WORK THIS OUT I WOULD BE SO GREATFUL TO YOU,MAY YOU ALL STAY WARM AND SAFE.
I think everyone is glad not to be in your situation. I don’t know how it feels to loose everything. Perhaps the savety should be prepared better, but now this is not interesting for you. Perhaps you lost family, friends or home, and, you know, if I now told you NOT TO GIVE UP HOPE, please don’t laugh at me. Easy to say and difficult to do. I hope, that you, all the victims, can manage it somehow.
I wish you luck, hope and the arrival at the end of the tunnel to see some light again!!
A pupil from germany
I have heard that tragic disaster from media. I am so sorry that there is only one way to help the victims, donation. I know, there are so many my own country students and immigrants. Therefore, I feel that sadness as mine.
I wish you luck.
Prayers daily for you brave, brave people.
from Lihue, Kauai, HI..
A survivor of Iniki, September 11, 1992
Believe me it was nothing like your folks went through, not even close.
To all the people that got avicted from your homes by Huricane Katrina god bless you. Please prey and be strong, brave, and stay positive. I’ll prey for you every night.
I have two of my boys in new orleans 19 and 20 years old ,they don’t have any body in the stats to tak careof them ,i’ far away from them in the middle east, they r american ditizen
please take care of my boys till I see them again
god bless you
thoughts are with you. We cannot truely understand but your plight has touched hearts over the world
I saw part of the distruction from Baton Rouge. And I continue to lift you in prayers. I am very sad that people always blame instead of getting out and doing. There is so much that the news and papers don’t tell. There is GOOD happening.. You just have to do it. Debbie
I hope you’re all okay, and that you’ve found everyone dear to you that might’ve been missing. I’m praying for all of you.
I am so deeply sadden for the families who suffer the loss from the Katrina Hurricane. I am willing to offer my help with phone calls as well as emails to help look for shelter or family members. I can help locate from my home. I work in my home with childcae so I am not able to go to a place and donate my help. I can tho help from my home. Please let me know what I can do to help if I can help. God Bless
Phyllis
I only can say that I pray everyday hopping that you will be better! I admire everyone of you because you are brave people that continue even though you have a big pain. I wish luck and never give up!!GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
sincerly a pupil from Mexico
Hey! Im praying for you every day and i just want to say how strong and brave you are GOD BLESS YOU ALL! I admire everyone and just to say that everybody is felling your pain your not the only ones!
LOVE TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA
may god bless all of you
hi im 15 and i live in Australia i am sorry to hear about hurricane katrina it couldnt of happened to a greater country i hate to see people in pain i hope that every thing works out for every1 who has had to go through so much pain and heartache i hope that u all get reunited with ur loved ones from jasmine p.s i am thinkin about every 1 there
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As a victim, I would like to thank the
American people for the supplies, the food,clothing, ect. that arrived on the coast in great quanity dailey. This was the only help we had in the first two weeks after the storm. Now, Fema and Red Cross, insurance aid, ect. are forthcoming, but the week after the storm found my city on it’s knees. We were so exhausted from tearing out carpet soaked with saltwater and sewer we couldn’t accomplish the smallest task. The heat was and still is the worst part of the aftermath. We showed up at work in odd attire with dark circles under our eyes. The supply trucks deliver to our hospital and we can drive out and shop for necessities. Almost every person I know suffered from what we know was a thirty foot tidal wave. That is just the way it is. Some of my friends watched it come down the street and into their homes. We are truly grateful to each and every one of you that helped us. thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
I will not begin to say that I know what you are going through, because i don’t. I have never experienced such a tragedy in my lifetime, but I have expereinced the love, grace, and mercy of an understanding, compassionate God. In life there are times that I do not understand what he allows to come into my life, but I do know that He is still a constant friend. So…cry if you need to. He cries with you. Curse if you need to…He’ll understand. Be silent, if you just need time to be silent and alone. God understands all of your responses, because he understands pain and suffering. Know that whatever you are feeling, He is there with you..He understands….and yes, even in this…He is still love, and He still loves you. God bless.
Dear people in New Orleans
I can´t tell you how shocked I was when I heard of the frightful disaster in New Orleans!!
I´m sure I can´t help you when I talk about a friend of mine who was in Florida at this time!!! But I can pray for you that you´ve got enough to drink and eat, that you and your relatives aren´t ill or even dead and that you´ll find a save place to live a wonderful life again!!!
I can imagine how terrible it is when you lose everything: your house and perhaps your children and parents!
I wish you that you´ll find a way to be a happy person again!
Good luck!!
From Anna-Lena, a German girl
i give all my prayers 2 the hurricane katrina victims i will try 2 donate money and say my prayers every night i hope that everybody survive this tradgey cause i would of just gave up my prayer and heart goes out 2 ya’ll
good luck!!!!!!!!
All my prayers are with the Hurricane Katrina victims I am trying to do eveything that is in my power to do to help evrybody out i might be going down there soon. Just thank god that everone that is here right now is alive and hopefully will be or is well.
God Bless And Love You All!!!!!!!!
Hey hang in ther it will all be ok don’t worry.
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To all childern all ages:
Willing to foster/adopt any displaced childern from Hurricane Katrina. Please, contact me at the e-mail address or leave a message at the telephone number stated above.
I hope to hear from anyone or anywoof,
Debbie Zamsky and Snowie
im sorry for what happened my prayers are with u all good luck to all. im praying every night for you guys
I am from Panama City Beach and throughout the last 3 weeks we have had alot of the people from LA and Mississippi relocate to our community. I work with Royal American Hospitality which is working with FEMA to house more than 1000 people. We own 7 hotels/condos and have been able to help alot of people. I have never seen so many people who have nothing to go back home to be so appreciative just to see a smile on someones face. I have had to watch people sit at our computers in out lobby and look at pictures of their homes, or what used to be their homes, and weep out as if they lost a loved one. If there is one thing that I have repeated to each person that has no hope left in their hearts its to let this all fall into Gods hands. Alot of people take that to heart and embrace me in their arms and go on thanking me. Thank me for what? I have seen the destruction of a few hurricanes living in Panama City but while saying that, I have never in my life had to go through anything like that. To all the victims who lost their homes, jobs and some even loved ones, you are strong people and if you were not strong than God would not have put this on you. He knows the things that you can and can not handle. And if there is ever a place that you are welcome, Bay County can always be your home and you are always welcome. Keep you heads high and spirits flowing. You are always in my prayers. God Bless you and your families.
Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. In an effort to help, we have established the http://allneworleans.com website to list current information for business owners and professionals displaced by the storm. We have seen the faces of many victims of this horrific storm but small business has a face too. We’re offering this service because we understand that the very heart and soul of New Orleans is found in the many shops and businesses that line those shattered streets. Our hand out is a hand up. God bless each and everyone of you.
I have no idea what you all have gone through or what you’re goin’ through…but I am prayin’ for all of you at this time. Also I am writin’ from Northern Ontario. I hope things will work out for all of you…take care & God Bless
(Camellia is a special neighborhood here at Grace Presbyterian Village, a retirement community in Dallas, TX. Our residents face challenges of dementia and early Alzheimers, but they wanted to send these notes of encouragement:)
“God Bless You!” Ms. Glynn & Ms. Morris
“I’ll say a prayer for you tonight” Mr. Hawkins
“Start again where you left off.” Ms. Fink & Ms. Osborn
“Never give up!” Ms. Barnett
“We’ve seen miracles!” Ms. Landers
“God is with you and we are for you.” Mrs. Sorley & Ms. Allen
“Keep praying.” Ms. Ellis
“Get things taken care of; hold on.” Dr. McNeil
“You’ll be taken care of.” Ms. Winemiller
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN A NEW START AND REMEMBER GOD PUTS NOTHING ON YOU WHAT YOU CANNOT BEAR! BE STRONG!!!
We are so sorry about this tragedy that you have had to endure and really wish that we could do more to help. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
iM VERY SORRY ABOUT ALL THIS IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN HELP?MY SCHOOL IS COLLECTING MONEY FOR YOU GUYS -BYE jACKIE MORENO
sORrY FoR AlL YOUR LOSSESS HOLD ON TIGHT-please LEAVE ME AN E-MAIL @-MORENO87@YAHOO.COM PLZ!!
it’s me again. i so glad to here that people are getting to normal. I hope that Hurricane Rita won’t hit the gulf coast like Katrina did. GOOD LUCK! MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ONCE AGAIN. Chelsea Ann is so cool. Luv Ya!
I am praying for you all. It looks like God may have a little more for you all in the South with Rita coming very close. Get out of the South as soon as possible Maybe God does not want us down there anymore. Let the world morn for all that has been lost.
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