BLUE ORLEANS

It's sometimes hard to really grasp devestation hearing it from people or reading about it in the news. But ever since the TV broadcast 9/11, it seems it becomes easier to get a sense of personal involvment when things go wrong in our world. God has dealt out some major weather this past year all over the globe, and just this morning, Candess and I were watching rescue efforts in New Orleans. Not many people I know have been to New Orleans, but I went down there on a missions trip my freshman year of college. What was so fascinating about this city is that it's the first time I'd felt like I had left the U.S. but was actually still in the States. The only way I can describe the culture down there is that it's rich; not as in wealthy, but thick. You can feel the vibe of the city. It's amazing.
I've always wanted to at least spend another weekend there checking out the French Quarter and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Now it seems it's going to be a while before everyone there can get back on thier feet. If you're the praying type, send a prayer south for them. They're really going to need it.