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 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 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:
www.anandamarga.org
www.anandaseva.org
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