i am stealing this from research that jamie did...but it's just struck a cord in my heart...making me ache tonight. i am extremely thankful that i get to go help in just a few days. makes any thing else i could possibly blog about seem quite trite. these pictures alone just make me sick...
The city of Waveland, Mississippi was almost totally destroyed by HurricaneKatrina on August 29, 2005, and is now in the slow process of recovering and rebuilding. In a news report, state officials said Waveland took a harder hit from the wind and water than any other town along the Gulf Coast, and that the town was obliterated. Thirty-six years earlier, in 1969, Wavelandhad been severely damaged by Hurricane Camille. Official reports stated that approximately 50 people died when Waveland washit directly by the eyewall of Katrina and the 32-foot storm surge. Hurricane Katrina came ashore during the high tide of 8:01AM, +2.2 feetmore. Hurricane Katrina damaged over 40 Mississippi libraries, gutting theWaveland Public Library, as a total loss, requiring a complete rebuild.
did i mention how blessed i am to be able to go and help? i am so, so thankful...
pray, pray, PRAY!
6 comments:
I have been thinking a lot about our trip to Waveland, and am struggling to fully-grasp the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Seeing it in person will really hit home how lucky we do have it, compared to these people who have lost their homes, their possessions, and their security.
Wow...I'm praying for your trup too. I'm so thankful that You, Chuck, Dan and Jamie are able to do this. Boy...I'm also praying for Dan's elbow. Hope that's clearing up...
I wish I could go with you guys.
It is cool to see all your hearts enlarging for the trip--it will be exciting to hear what you get to do.
Sorry. Look please here
you were right when you said it was worse than New Orleans! there was nothing left to any of those homes, except for the brick foundations on some. have an amazing times abs! (that sounds kinda odd to say... amazing)
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