The story of one little church's efforts to bring hope and healing to a small town after Hurricane Katrina
Thursday, July 15, 2010
85 days and 184 million galloons
The cap is on, the wait begins. Praying that the gush of oil indeed has stopped as the clean-up continues.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
DC and Oil
I had the chance to go to Washington DC, as many of you know, to participate in the National Jefferson Awards. It was an interesting experience, awesome to share about our work in Pearlington and remind people of the continued need in the area. It was fascinating to hear what people are doing and I noticed a common theme of fundraising and hands on work. I'm still thinking about a lot of what went on but wanted to share just one little glimpse...I posted previously on my personal blog, but thought I would repost it here!
All the honorees had to give a one-minute speech. We were separated into two different groups to save on time. There were student in action groups, workplace volunteers and then the media nominated people it would have taken hours if they hadn't separated us! Anyway, after the speeches I went out to the lobby to get a question answered when this young lady came up to me. She immediately said "I wanted to Thank You for what you've done in Pearlington. I grew up there." It floored me. Turns out she and her family evacuated when Hurricane Katrina hit and relocated to Memphis where she is now in High School. It was a stunning moment and I believe the reason I was there. Her parents are planning on returning to Pearlington after she graduates and rebuilding. How cool would it be to help them rebuild??!! (For those familiar with Pearlington, their lot is on Hancock Ave., across from the Post Office.)
Being back home, my focus has been on the oil that continues to pour into the Gulf. This article is just a reminder that the spread of the oil is far reaching and will have long lasting consequences for a region that has already suffered tremendously in the last few years. I'm becoming more and more aware of how much I use oil and how I can possibly cut that usage down!
All the honorees had to give a one-minute speech. We were separated into two different groups to save on time. There were student in action groups, workplace volunteers and then the media nominated people it would have taken hours if they hadn't separated us! Anyway, after the speeches I went out to the lobby to get a question answered when this young lady came up to me. She immediately said "I wanted to Thank You for what you've done in Pearlington. I grew up there." It floored me. Turns out she and her family evacuated when Hurricane Katrina hit and relocated to Memphis where she is now in High School. It was a stunning moment and I believe the reason I was there. Her parents are planning on returning to Pearlington after she graduates and rebuilding. How cool would it be to help them rebuild??!! (For those familiar with Pearlington, their lot is on Hancock Ave., across from the Post Office.)
Being back home, my focus has been on the oil that continues to pour into the Gulf. This article is just a reminder that the spread of the oil is far reaching and will have long lasting consequences for a region that has already suffered tremendously in the last few years. I'm becoming more and more aware of how much I use oil and how I can possibly cut that usage down!
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