Speaking of hell, this place has been there and back in the wake of Katrina.

But we're slowly rebuilding. South Slidell was especially affected and will take a little longer. But it's looking better every day. Pray for us.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank some of the devoted people (in no particular order) who are working round the clock in this area trying to get us back to "normal" (which will never be the same again):

* Mayor Ben Morris
* Slidell & St. Tammany Parish employees
* CLECO
* Bellsouth
* Acadian Ambulance
* The Slidell Police & Fire Departments
* Asplundh (how DO you prounounce that name?)
* Heart to Heart International
* Leake Oil Co, St. Francisville
* Lifeguard Air/Ground Ambulance
* Police Departments from:
- Lake County, Indiana
- Marion, Indiana
- Inkster, Michigan
- Craddock Hills, Pennsylvania
- Hammond, Indiana
- Roswell, Georgia
- Iowa, Louisiana
- Houston, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Dickinson, Texas
- Shereville, Indiana
- Galveston County, Texas Sheriff's Dept
- Franklin County, Texas Sheriff's Dept
- Montgomery County Constable
* Red Cross (get better organized, guys!)
* The Salvation Army
* Operation Blessing International
* The U.S. Marines (hoo-ah!)
* Pike Electric, Mt. Airy, NC
* The U.S. Army
* Piney Volunteer F.D.
* Atmos Energy
* The National Guards from all over
* Progress Energy, Raleigh, NC
* Lewis Tree Service, Rochester, NY
* Haynes Electric, Asheville, NC
* OPPD, Omaha, NB
* Noah's Wish (Pet Rescuers)
* Walmart & Sams Club
* United Radio Broadcasting of New Orleans

Thanks for NOTHING, Chase Mortgage

For all of you folks out there who are enjoying the sick, sick Katrina jokes, go here for a reality check. Seems like the people of the Gulf South are prime fodder for all the jokes. These people have lost everything they have, in some cases they are living far, far from home. They are not a joke.

as of July '06, many boats are still orphans due to katrina. Click here for the documentary.

Click here for an incredibly moving photo montage of the first days following Katrina

Click here to read what is going thru Louisianian's minds as Rita approached land

Updated July 30th, 2006
Updated Katrina pages

I know this gif always helps to make me smile when I'm blue
...hope it helps to do the same for you

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Hurricane Katrina Aftermath
Various photos detailing the after affects of Hurricane Katrina

Recovering from Katrina
Various photos and links showing the status of SE Louisiana & Mississippi's recovery

Thanks, Katrina
My blog helping me deal with my Post K feelings

New webpage!!!>
Inspired by New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin. Click here to go there
Pictures of My Bayou
Pictures of the beautiful Bayou Liberty and surrounding areas. Updated October '05 to show what Hurricane Katrina did to her

A Woman's Retreat
A place I've set up to celebrate women

A tribute to children
They grow so fast!! I've created this page to remember how sweet and pure children really are.

Need some inspiration? Go here
Writings that have inspired me and help me when I'm feeling blue

My Quit Smoking Links
Links to places I've found that have helped me "keep the quit" for over 8 years now!!!!!!

Herb/vitamin page
Information on the nutritional and medicinal uses for a variety of herbs. Links, too

My page dedicated to pets
Readings to help you deal with the grief of losing a pet and other thought provoking pet stuff

Dauphin Island Page
Pictures and thoughts from our stay on Dauphin Island

My favorite quotes
Quotes from all over about all aspects of life

Patriotic thoughts
Something I started right after 9-11-01 and want to continue to add to...

The Tammany Trace
Pictures of the Tammany Trace - a 31 mile bikepath

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