katrina,,, 4 years later

What are you're memories of 4 years ago?

I remember the news coverage showing people trapped in their attics, that was scary as hell. I thought, with all the advanced notice on the storm of storms coming, how was it that so many were still in their homes?

I remember being pounded with media coverage, showing grisly images capturing the reality of the flood waters.

I remember the kids down the street having a lemonade stand so they could send the proceeds to New Orleans. We all seemed to get how huge this was and how many were in need in the storm's area.

This was the worst natural disaster of our time, killing 1600 people. Today, the towns of New Orleans, Biloxi and many in between are still in tatters, like many others across our land waiting on assistance to rebuild and restart.

The reality of 4 years and still waiting kills me,,, how long can one put their life on hold?

Please see this attached link showing the efforts of non-profits and the affects of Katrina. So much work with still so much to be done.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/28/rebuildling.lower.ninth.ward/index.html?section=cnn_latest

DD