September 27 - Arrived in Louisiana
Today we arrived in Jackson, Mississippi. I am volunteering with two of my children Keith and Rachel along with another person from Cleveland, Lisa.
Once we were done getting registered in Jackson, Mississippi we were driven to Alexandria, Louisiana. We saw signs of hurricane damage like trees that had fallend on houses, lots of branches and we soon discovered the not so visible signs of no running water. Lucky for us running water returned to the city shortly after we arrived.
Behind the building we are staying in is a shelter filled with 500 people on 500 cots. It was quite a site to see, because we were seeing first hand what we have been seeing on television. It was an emotional moment for each one of us.
Well - Wednesday morning we get our first assignments. I should have some interesting photos Wednesday evening.
Take care.
Ron
Comments
Posted by: Susan
Posted on: October 3, 2005 02:10 PM
Ron, Rachel and Keith -- it's been a while since anyone heard from you, perhaps because you are so busy. Keep in touch, we'd love to hear what is going on in Miss/LA!