Tragedy Beyond Words
I actually have no time to post this right now, but my head is swirling with thoughts & reactions to the Katrina devestation. I'm going to mention other bloggers, but don't have time to link them at the moment - I only know how to link the slow way and I'll have to do it later when I have time. This is a tragedy beyond words - beyond comprehension, beyond anything I've ever seen in this country. I hope my words, wonderings, and heartfelt expressions here will not end up sounding hollow in the midst of what my fellow americans are going through right now.
-A quote that I want to include from Barbara Curtis: "All my own complaints and "stuff" just seems so trivial compared to this threat to our country's integrity." It sure does put things into perspective. The things I was so amazingly and immaturely upset about 24-48 hours ago are nothing compared to facing a future with no home, no job and no school for one's kids. The folks of the gulf coast will have to completely reconstuct their entire lives, probably in a place no where near where they were living, admist complete strangers, having to rely on the kindness of fellow countrymen to get some sense of normal again. They all are dealing with loss of loved ones too.
-Criticism of what is happening and not happening down there is not something I feel I can do at this point. Trying to place blame at this point detracts from the problem solving and resourcefulness that needs to be on everyone's minds. It's very difficult to simultaneously criticize and brainstorm and pray for how to help that entire region. Hugh Hewitt is taking the lead in the blogworld in this arena and I applaud him.
-I know the job of the Armed forces in the situation in N.O. is tough . . . they will have to probably end up shooting Americans who are looting, and committing unspeakable acts of violence. I don't even like having to write that, but it is the harsh reality.
-One of my worst fears in the midst of this whole thing is that the terrorist will take this opportunity to "kick us while we're down", so to speak. I'm praying for God's hand on our country at this time, and that any attempts by them to do so will be thwarted.
- President Bush and all the other county, government and state officials need our prayers right now: prayers for wisdom and leadership.
-The blogworld is doing an amazing job at mobilizing people and getting out information on what is happening and what is needed. I hope I can be a positive part in that, in whatever small way I'm able.
-A quote that I want to include from Barbara Curtis: "All my own complaints and "stuff" just seems so trivial compared to this threat to our country's integrity." It sure does put things into perspective. The things I was so amazingly and immaturely upset about 24-48 hours ago are nothing compared to facing a future with no home, no job and no school for one's kids. The folks of the gulf coast will have to completely reconstuct their entire lives, probably in a place no where near where they were living, admist complete strangers, having to rely on the kindness of fellow countrymen to get some sense of normal again. They all are dealing with loss of loved ones too.
-Criticism of what is happening and not happening down there is not something I feel I can do at this point. Trying to place blame at this point detracts from the problem solving and resourcefulness that needs to be on everyone's minds. It's very difficult to simultaneously criticize and brainstorm and pray for how to help that entire region. Hugh Hewitt is taking the lead in the blogworld in this arena and I applaud him.
-I know the job of the Armed forces in the situation in N.O. is tough . . . they will have to probably end up shooting Americans who are looting, and committing unspeakable acts of violence. I don't even like having to write that, but it is the harsh reality.
-One of my worst fears in the midst of this whole thing is that the terrorist will take this opportunity to "kick us while we're down", so to speak. I'm praying for God's hand on our country at this time, and that any attempts by them to do so will be thwarted.
- President Bush and all the other county, government and state officials need our prayers right now: prayers for wisdom and leadership.
-The blogworld is doing an amazing job at mobilizing people and getting out information on what is happening and what is needed. I hope I can be a positive part in that, in whatever small way I'm able.
posted by blueyedtracy at
8:11 AM
2 Comments:
Hi Tracy, hope you are doing ok, haven't heard from you in a while. I am thinking you are busy with selling/moving? Best of luck to you.
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Gina, at 9:16 PM
Hi Gina,
Yes, I'm good . . the house still isn't on the market, but hopefully will be soon. Thanks for your good wishes. The little guy started pre-school this week and it's been interesting. I hope he's eager to go tomorrow.
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blueyedtracy, at 4:41 PM
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