Still waiting on news but here is a little tidbit to, well honestly, it made me a little more worried about what has happened in Pearlington this time around.
I'm also curious as to where this house was in Pearlington. I didn't think Pearlington was 6 miles wide either direction!
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/08/30/4154790/at-least-75-rescued-from-isaac.html
The story of one little church's efforts to bring hope and healing to a small town after Hurricane Katrina
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
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!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
When we were in Pearlington in December, I had the chance to meet a couple of bloggers who were part of the inspiration for my first blogging attempts. One of those ladies lives in the Gulf Coast. She recently reflected on Hurricane Camille's 40th Anniversary. If you have a chance, hit that link and read what she wrote. There's a link to the local papers website in there, but I narrowed it down a little and think y'all should read this article as well. The pictures of the memorial make me want to visit just to see it in person.
There are two lines that struck me from both the article and St. Casserole's blog.
First St. Casserole wrote this: "For thirty-five years, Camille was the worst storm for the Gulf Coast."
The second was this: “We can replace property,” he said. “We can’t replace life.”
The first, because someday that statement may be true about Hurricane Katrina.
The second, in light of the recent fire activity here and the people who have refused to follow mandatory evacuation orders. Sometimes we should err on the side of caution and realize that we can replace our property, but we only get one life.
And just for Sammy, while I was on the newspapers website I found this article, satisfying our curiosity about those haunting structures we see every time we head to Pearlington from NOLA.
There are two lines that struck me from both the article and St. Casserole's blog.
First St. Casserole wrote this: "For thirty-five years, Camille was the worst storm for the Gulf Coast."
The second was this: “We can replace property,” he said. “We can’t replace life.”
The first, because someday that statement may be true about Hurricane Katrina.
The second, in light of the recent fire activity here and the people who have refused to follow mandatory evacuation orders. Sometimes we should err on the side of caution and realize that we can replace our property, but we only get one life.
And just for Sammy, while I was on the newspapers website I found this article, satisfying our curiosity about those haunting structures we see every time we head to Pearlington from NOLA.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Another article
This article talks about the work being done in Houma, Louisiana (side note: that's where a group from the San Jose Presbytery is going in April) in response to Hurricane Ike. The article makes a good point about how the work is limited at times by people specific requests for how their monetary gifts are spent. It's a good reminder that what we see as important from isn't always what is important to the recovery process! Happy reading!
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