Prayers for all in Hurricane Katrina's path

[sirrahbed]

The news is really devastating. I guess I should not watch so much....but it is heartbreaking. Before the hurricane - most of the coverage was about what could happen to downtown New Orleans...but it looks like the saddest damage was in other parts of Louisiana, other states and Mississippi in particular. I pray all I can - but seeing the people and all they have lost I just saw a broadcast talking to an older man and he was crying as he described his losses - then told about holding his wife's hand as the water enveloped their house - and now she is missing So many are wandering the streets in a daze.

[popcornbird]

I've been watching the coverage on CNN. Oh my gosh. It is ripping my heart apart! I couldn't believe the amount of water......the homes are completely submerged! Those poor people. Such devastation.

[slick]

My prayers continue for those in the path if Katrina.

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by popcornbird
I've been watching the coverage on CNN. Oh my gosh. It is ripping my heart apart! I couldn't believe the amount of water......the homes are completely submerged! Those poor people. Such devastation.

I agree Poppy. I made myself turn off the news for now - there are just so many *unknowns* that I don't know what to pray for. One man named Jackson saved his children but his house is gone and wife is missing...he was holding her hand ....So, I have just asked God to comfort and strengthen.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by sirrahbed
I just saw a broadcast talking to an older man and he was crying as he described his losses - then told about holding his wife's hand as the water enveloped their house - and now she is missing So many are wandering the streets in a daze.

That man is Harvey Jackson. I saw that on CNN late this morning. It is so sad. Even the reporter was crying.

This entire thing is beyond horrible!

I watched CNN until 2 am. There was a second breech in one of the levee's walls. Now they think there may be a total of 4.
Boats were taking people off of roofs but had to stop and leave lots of them up there because it was too dangerous to continue in the dark because of all the submerged cars, live power lines that were down and stuff.

There have been several fires that can't be put out.

30 people in one apartment complex have been killed.

New Orleans is now under Martial Law.

There are few roads out, not much food or water, gas for rescue cars and other cars is running low.

LA, MS, and AL are all just devistated.

I wish I could comfort everyone with a hug and make it all go away for them.

[Pam]

The mayor of one of the towns (Gulfport, MS I believe) just said "this is our own tsunami."

Two people have died in the Super Dome and there is no power. The outside temps will be 91 today. They said the restrooms are deplorable. I wish they could get those people out. I can't imagine the conditions inside there.

[petslover]

Just wanted to check in on everyone to let you know we are all safe here. Thanks everyone. It didn't get as bad as they thought in my town, but alot of trees did fall and power was out for awhile. and stuff is blown everywhere..

I really feel for all those who got it worst. God Bless all of them.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by petslover
Just wanted to check in on everyone to let you know we are all safe here. Thanks everyone. It didn't get as bad as they thought in my town, but alot of trees did fall and power was out for awhile. and stuff is blown everywhere..

I really feel for all those who got it worst. God Bless all of them.

Thanks for checking in and letting us know you are ok!

Pam, I agree, I wish they could get everyone out of the Super dome too. It's being surrounded by water now that the levee's are failing. I can't imagine being in there with all those people and no fresh air or ac in 90 degree heat.

[lizbud]

It is so hard to imangine such incredible devastation. I'm
praying for all the familes & pets who are trying to survive day
to day. Sure makes my petty problems pale in comparison.
God bless them all.

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by sirrahbed
I agree Poppy. I made myself turn off the news for now - there are just so many *unknowns* that I don't know what to pray for. One man named Jackson saved his children but his house is gone and wife is missing...he was holding her hand ....So, I have just asked God to comfort and strengthen.

I saw that. He was crying and the reporter was crying, and as I listened to both of them, I started crying too. Poor guy, I just can't imagine. Just think if this happened in the old days, before we had technology to forecast and evacuate in time. The whole area would be wiped out. Thank God at least MOST of the people were able to get out, but the thought that they will come back to nothing rips me apart. The videos kinda remind me of the storm at the time of Prophet Noah.....just how flooded it is. They need Noah's ARK!

[gini]

Originally posted by lizbud
It is so hard to imangine such incredible devastation. I'm
praying for all the familes & pets who are trying to survive day
to day. Sure makes my petty problems pale in comparison.
God bless them all.

Oh, Liz, you couldn't have said it better! My problems? What problems? - and shame on me for even thinking I might have a few!

Sometimes it is very difficult to even comprehend what is happening to all of these people. I find that I just cannot watch the television - I just turn it off and start saying prayers for all of those poor people who have lost everything.

[lvpets2002]

I know it is all so devastating & my heart just wants to go to all.. I do wish they would update us on all the furr babies out there.. There is a big Zoo right off the river there at New Orleans & hope all the animals were able to get to higher ground too.. I just cant even begin to think what all these people & pets are going thru.. Just think last week we were complaining about the heat && now have to state what heat {my world is just fine & cant complain about nothing}..

[ParNone]

There's been a influx of evacuees from LA into Houston. The Houston mayor asked all the hotels in the area to give price breaks to evacuees and any price gouging would be dealt with. Hope he follows through on that. Nothing slimier then trying to make a buck off people's misfortune.

They've also opened up numerous shelters in the area for people who can't afford hotels and I'd heard they took in over 400 animals at the Houston SPCA from New Orleans, before the hurricane hit.

I would think that other surrounding cities not effected by the hurricane are also helping out too. And hopefully they'll all continue to help until people can get back on their feet. I can imagine it's going to be awhile before those affected areas are livable again.

Par...

[PJ's Mom]

We're getting a few refugees here in Austin, too. However, ours seem to be people with family or friends here.

I hope things get back to normal for these families as soon as possible.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Excuse me for being rude, but where are the offers of help from the other countries in the world?

The US is always one of the first to offer to help when anyone else has a disaster but when we need help???????????

Maybe it's time to rethink OUR foreign policy?????