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January 5, 2006
Happy New Year - - - 2006
What happens to time – I find it paralyzes my brain to think it’s been two months since I’ve written here. I got a little discouraged because I know people have read this blog – but, alas, very few comments.
Did you cry when you saw the folks swimming and wading in the flood
waters of New Orleans? Perhaps you thought it a hoax? Racism? Poor-ism? Mother Nature doing her thing – it was the Gulf Coast’s time to suffer? Some thought it was a punishment from G-d. Hot tears ran down my cheek when I listened to a father telling his horrific story. His family (wife and two children) were wading through the waters when a surge of water hit them. He was holding onto his wife with one hand and the kids with the other. He couldn’t hold on any longer – his wife begged him to let her go and to take care of the kids. Can you imagine making that decision?
This whole episode turned into a big mess – there are few words to describe this despicable chapter in our government’s functioning. Folks didn’t just lose their homes, belongings, automobiles, businesses, family members, photos, diplomas, self-worth, dignity, money - - - they lost their focus for living. Take one hour; go somewhere quiet and starkly furnished. No food, no water, no telephone, no music, no television, no lights, nobody. Sit on the floor. (Actually, a bathtub would be a good assimilation of N.O.). You’re totally alone. Think about losing all possessions and more - - - where do your thoughts wander? No ATM machines, no grocery stores, no writing implements. Nothing and I mean nothing except you against the elements.
The bigger implication from Katrina and Rita is the depression setting in - - - the whole feeling of despair and hopelessness - - - everything is flat. Some folks will be fine, I know, because they are getting jobs, relocating, starting a new life. I think the people who have children are going to be fine. They have to provide for their kids - - - not just materialism - - - a safe haven so their children, too, can heal.
My mother used to say ‘there for the grace of G-d go I.’ - - - and she’d try to help.
I remember we had an insulated milk box (provided by the milk company) outside the front door. Not only the milkman but the bread man used it. My mom had a standing order.
For a couple of weeks she noticed bread had been removed from the packaging. She finally ‘caught’ the little girl who was taking the bread. She said she was hungry and grabbed the bread on her way to school. My mom told her stealing was not right but neither was being hungry. She fed the little girl every morning for at least a year and a half until - - - her family moved abruptly. I expect that little girl still remembers my mom. No big deal but I learned compassion and forgiveness from my mom - - - may she rest in peace.
Until next time - - -
Posted by johanna on January 5, 2006 11:43 AM
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