tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post5759753506702247439..comments2024-01-01T22:14:31.803-06:00Comments on Plain Old Kristi: A Hard Topic - Fixing BlameKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07193264926984463232noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-73811044988035883192009-01-14T09:37:00.000-06:002009-01-14T09:37:00.000-06:00What was amazing and unbelieving to me was all the...What was amazing and unbelieving to me was all the church groups who came down bringing with them hope. They held us, they cried with us, they prayed for us; then they put on their boots and gloves and helped us clean the whole stinking mess up.<BR/><BR/>What did they ask for in return? Nothing. But We have personally donated as much money and good things back to them as we could and as we are able we will give much more.<BR/><BR/>As for me, one thing I learned was love can help you overcome any obstacle. I saw love personified in those people. They didn't criticize me; they didn't tell me what I should have done; I knew all of that already. They loved me and my family. And because of that I am a different person today than I was before the storm. <BR/><BR/>Even though I hurt so badly in my heart, The pain was hardly bearable, the compassion I felt from others made all the difference to me.<BR/>Terri<BR/><BR/>P.S. I have two teenage sons and they too have changed to become so caring and compassionate to others because of the suffering they experienced and the guidance and love they were shown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-56303370425948846802009-01-14T07:48:00.000-06:002009-01-14T07:48:00.000-06:00Kristi a great post again. It is so interesting to...Kristi a great post again. It is so interesting to see this through your eyes. Wow the look on your brothers face and that last photo of Ms. Riyas house bring it to life.Eggheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929947510816062200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-2608092097613267062009-01-13T23:33:00.000-06:002009-01-13T23:33:00.000-06:00Hi Kristi,My opinion is yes, many mistakes were ma...Hi Kristi,<BR/><BR/>My opinion is yes, many mistakes were made from the bottom (meaning by me and the individuals affected by Katrina) all the way up. Some minor, and some major. It happened! Most of us were not prepared--not really considering that it could actually happen. Minor issues such as leaving heirloom pictures behind, to somewhat major issues such as not having flood insurance, to major issues such as help not arriving when it should have. We can point fingers at each other, at the government, at public officials, and on and on. Others can point fingers at us, the government, and at public officials. The fact is it HAPPENED and sadly, none of us can go back and correct our mistakes. I am sure that if the mistakes could be corrected that they would be. I know that I would correct mine. <BR/><BR/>PS:Thought that I would add.....I am very proud of the people from St. Bernard, LA and how they joined together and began rescue operations even before help arrived. No waiting around for the government----there was no time to waste! People were dying! It is quite amazing the stories of heroic measures taken to save the lives of others.meboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947947728485837238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-83663528778746756222009-01-13T21:22:00.000-06:002009-01-13T21:22:00.000-06:00My mom and I still talk about the other post that ...My mom and I still talk about the other post that you did on people who should be working to rebuild their lives rather than waiting around for a handout and someone else to do the work. It was so very well written!<BR/><BR/>Now you've done it again!! Thanks for thinking this through and organizing your thoughts and then sharing with us. <BR/><BR/>You make perfect sense and inspire me to continue to think and plan ahead for whatever comes my way!<BR/><BR/>Pony = )Pony and Peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001916666573033305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-81188824436440657412009-01-13T10:20:00.000-06:002009-01-13T10:20:00.000-06:00thanks for your refreshing point of view. -sandythanks for your refreshing point of view. -sandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161936988434765481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-87721794273495462992009-01-13T09:03:00.000-06:002009-01-13T09:03:00.000-06:00Interesting to hear someones thoughts on Katrina-t...Interesting to hear someones thoughts on Katrina-that actually knows something about it. Amazing photos and thoughts you shared.Tipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714281090985487356noreply@blogger.com