I missed my Katrina Anniversary post Friday. Â Rest assured I did not forget.
As Gustav bears down on the city I left, I find myself with too many thoughts and too few words to express them. Â As I watch my friends leave again, some with babies in arms, and face the same return that I made three years ago, my heart aches for them. Â Unlike the leave-taking we had, they have the visions of three years past in their minds as they lock their doors.
We watch. Â We wait. Â We call and offer what we can. Â And we pray.
August 30th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
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Robbin, my prayers are added to yours for all those who will have to deal with this storm. Being in Florida, I have been very afraid, particularly during the 2004 hurricane season, when it looked like hurricanes were heading right for us but that is almost an innocent fear. I can’t imagine what it must be like for those who have already been through it before and know what they will be facing.
With you, I watch. I wait. I pray.
I can’t even begin to imagine all the memories that this is stirring up for you — and them. My heart hurts for all of you — and you’re all in my prayers.