[Yellow Rose of Texas]

They need hand sanitizer, the waterless kind!!!!

I just heard from amom. Today she is in Irwinville, tomorrow Buloxi. Today she helped reunite a mom, 2 month old baby, 10 year old, and grandmother with the husband/father/son. They heard that he was in a motel in Beaumont Texas. They called the motel, no one by that name, amom said the mom almost passed out. She held her while they did a little more research. Turned out there are two of that motel there. The family is now together. She said that there are many, many families that are reuniting.

Yesterday and today, Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson has been working in the centers. She came for a few hours but has stayed. Ms. Cartwright has organized two soccer teams, children's activities, book readings, and so much more. I'm not sure if she will also be traveling to Buloxi.

amom said that reality is beginning to set in. Parents and older children are feeling the loss of friends and family, but are grateful for everything that is provided. The folks in this shelter left before the storm, and about 75 to 100 left yesterday and today to join found family.

Please pray for everyone of the survivors, volunteers, and the donors.

[DollyCali]

thanks for report. I read your sad report yesterday. Hate anyone is in that situation.. Somehow it seems unfathomable a FReeper would be. She will have some wonderful and poignant stories to tell...I would like to hi light them on the Finest if she will permit

[Txsleuth]

I believe if I were down in the Gulf area or around anyone that has been in touch with that water...I would be carrying a hugh box of latex gloves...

they would never be off my hands, except to change them.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thank you for that report.

[Arizona Carolyn]

Thank you for the update.