All I can say so far is that the American people are a giving people. From the time we left Louisiana it seems as if everyone is going out of there way to be kind to us. In Memphis we walked to the Burger King by the Motel we were staying at. Jamie, my mom, and I were talking about all that was going on. And not knowing if we have anything left in Louisiana. A black woman overheard our conversation and asked if we were from New Orleans and when we told here yes she put $20 on out table and told us to use it to get lunch. My mom just started crying. The next day we went to the Peabody (which is a mall) to eat. The manager at the restaurant took care of the whole bill and even wanted us to get dessert. Truly we are being blessed.

A few days ago we were invited to stay with a friend and her boyfriend outside of St. Louis and so here we are. That same friend contacted the American red cross and we went to the office today. I was expecting not much at all but to my surprise they gave us money to get food, money for clothes, and money for linens. And they are also helping us to find a place to stay until we can go home.

God is good!!