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[booduhboi]

I went and volunteered at the LSU field house today. They are using it for a triage unit. I think I was prepared for the type of physical desperation that I would find there (and there was plenty). But I don't think I was prepared for the type of heartache that I was seeing. I spent most of my day talking to people who were still looking for family

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[sunnydaysofia]

I want all of you that have had your hearts and your lives uprooted from this that I wish could take your places.

That comment alone is enough, Toby. You have an incredibly large heart, and it shows. Thank God for people like you :)

[anonymous]

Toby reading your story on here was incredible. Having lived through this, and i do mean literally, we New Orleanians and everyone else involved thank you. Mom and I sat through the hurricane in her house because we had no more time. Moving her and people evacuating forced us to sit through Katrina in her home and would you believe it - unpacked. I never want to do that again.

I understand your sense of helplessness, of not being able to do anything. Having moved to Texas, although good for my mom so she could stay with me during this disaster, has made me feel as though I've abandoned my home and my people. You're a good person Toby LeBlanc and there need to be more people like you.

My mom leaves today and I could use one of those drinks you talked about...oh wait...I'm in Beaumont. Guess I'll be drinking by myself tonight - at least I have someplace to drink, right?

[anonymous]

It's scary to feel helpless in the middle of other people's misery. Hopefully it's geting better.