Katrina Tears --- Part 2

I have enjoyed discovering that almost everyone I had built a relationship with in New Orleans had evacuated. Thankfully the missionaries that I worked with were able to get out some of the teens. I also was so thankful to know that the church building I was at only had minimal damage. The seminary is having classes for students in various ways. The professors and administration are having the faith and strength from God to go on. I love that this seminary has so much heart and drive to continue the teaching and mission that God has for it. I cried when reading the blogs for the seminary and thinking how blessed I've been by knowing this people of such strong faith.
Despite what some have said, I so agree that some people are better off with the new start they are being given. The people of need are no longer hidden...people are not reaching out to them. All the political mess behind it is just crap, but it is good to know that people are now trying to make a difference. One of the things that made me cry was giving a little girl a hug after playing with her. She quickly said to me that she didn't know white people would be so nice. Something is sooo screwed up with our world when children say things like this. At least she can now know that love doesn't have to be based on color any more in her world.
I thank God for letting me be able to serve in some ways during this mess. Even though I wasn't as used as I could have been, I cherish and am thankful for the times which I was able to be used and show God's love.