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Katrina.....sadness....my thoughts

I'm just at a loss. I want to say how I feel about this horrendous destruction our fellow Americans are facing right at this moment. I wish I could go over there and take in at least one family and help someway in the slow relief effort. All I can do is look from afar and donate as much money as I can. I rallied a few co workers together and was able to donate $200 dollars to the relief efforts yesterday. I know it's not a lot but I hope that it will help in some way.

While at work, I was brought to tears reading all of the incoming news and photographs of the disparity. How does this happen? I just can't fathom their current situation and I just don't know what I would do. My heart hurts for all of them on both sides of it. The people waiting for help and the people trying to get that help there. I'm sure it must seem like an impossible task.

I thank GOD that I have my husband, child, family and all of our regular day amenities. We take those everyday things like showers and clean bed sheets for granted. I, by no means, live in the lap of luxury but I live a good life and I'm thankful for everyday that I am here on God's green earth.

I don't say "I love You" to my family and friends everyday as I should. I don't want to miss those opportunities anymore. So to all of you, I wish you good health, a happy life and lots of love............if you can find it in your hearts to dig deep in to your pockets and donate something, anything to the American Red Cross or Salvation Army or any organization that is helping with the relief efforts. Thank you.

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