Some Gulf Coast Memories

Definitely intend to blog here more often. Lately though, like probably many of you out there, I have been obsessed reading about Hurricane Katrina. Thank God, we here in Georgia were spared of Her wrath. A tornado from the bands of Katrina hit about a half hour from our house on August 29th, destroying a bank, but no injuries were reported. Only got a little wind and rain at our house. Nevertheless, words cannot describe what the folks of the Gulf Coast are experiencing. They will get through this with the help of many.

Having spent three months going to school in Biloxi, MS, in 2001, while taking four big trips to New Orleans, I have great many memories of the area and it feels strange to know that it’s all so different now. Dale and my mom both visited while I was there. We were all so fond of the Biloxi area – a great town with some great seafood. Based on the news reports, the majority of the casinos in Biloxi were destroyed, except the Beau Rivage (Mom and I loved this place). Took Dale and Mom both to New Orleans too. My other times spent in NO consisted of the first round of the men’s college basketball tournament and then of course Mardi Gras (pictured above with Julia and Kelli). I have such vivid memories of that place. I wonder what will happen to the once “alive” city. Resilience is one thing but building below sea level between a lake and the ocean is another.

Unfortunately, it sometimes takes disasters such as Katrina to help put our lives back into perspective. Be thankful for friends and family, because when all your material things are gone, they are all that matters. We are thankful for all of you out there!

Renae out …