Carla's presentation on Katrina brought back a flood of emotions that I first felt when I heard of the devastation in New Orleans. I guess over this pass year I have really wanted to forget that it took place, because at times I felt anger, hopeless and betrayed that people were suffering and no one seemed to be doing anything about it. I remembered the stories of about the murders, and rapes of children. The reports of people being stranded on top of roofs and babies being held at the cameras.
One face I will never forget was of a little girl begging for someone to help. All she asked for was water. And all I could do was look at her on the T.V. My heart went out to all the people of New Orleans, and still does. I felt so much for the very young or very old, because their survival is often dependent on others. I have a father that is 97 years old and I could not imagine having to watch him die the way many of the old and young died during the aftermath of Katrina
Carla mentioned the strength of the people. This comment reminded me of Oprah and how she refers to people who have faced great adversity, that the human spirit becomes stronger and determined.
Shalom! Vanessa
