Mouring in Lakeview...

[filmgodess30]

The Times-Picayune suggested in its Saturday edition that anyone wishing to go back and see their homes should bring the following...

A. A box of Kleenex
B. A shoulder to cry on.

I had neither.

This is my account of the aftermath of Katrina and what I saw when I entered Nola and my dear neighborhood of Lakeview.

Comments

[midnightsangel]

oh honey *hugs* I am so sorry that you are going through this.

This was beautifully written. Can I link to it on my journal? I notice its public. I just want people to know the severity of it all. I mean we all see it on the news and hear about it on the internet but not like this.

My offer still stands, if you ever want to come to Canada to get away, just let me know when and where to pick you up :)

I cried when I read it - I really did. I still have tears and I was in complete awe. You're are a strong person and I know you will get through this.

*hugs*

[filmgodess30]

I'd love to visit Canada.

I'm glad you liked the writing...it's hard to write and not about something so close to my heart.

Thanks for your kind words...they mean so much.

Hugs to you,
Jenn

PS

[filmgodess30]

You can link it to your LJ - no problem. =)

[filmgodess30]

I'd love to meet - keep me posted and stay safe. Austin is great and thank you for the invite! =) Stay safe. Jenn =)

[the_storyso_far]

i'm so sorry :*(
i still havent worked up the nerve to go back and see my house yet.

[filmgodess30]

It was hard for me to see.

Where do you live? What area?

sorry

[negativegospel]

I'm sorry to hear about all this, i'm down in Texas tright now, i'm going to be catching the outter bands of Rita, nothing big really, but gas around here is non-exsistent at the moment, and we're expecting heavy rain and 50-100mph winds, which we won't get much of as we're in the hill country, and it blows everything to the east of us, though my grandmothers going crazy...i don't really care what happens to me, my uncle was over there helping all you folks, and those in louisana, he's a trucker, and he was doing all sorts of stuff, my friend eddy was down there cooking 600 meals everytime it was time to eat, i sent money to red cross, alogn with my mother and grandmother, i hope everything gets better there as best it can....good luck, good bye.

Re: sorry

[filmgodess30]

Stay safe. We appreciate your help. God Bless.

[chemical]

Words cannot express that which is in my mind right now.

I'm so sorry that you and the rest of your city has to endure this. No one deserves this. No one.

I actually cried looking at those photos. Seeing stuff on TV is nothing compared to actually seeing people look at their homes, seeing bookshelves with books still on them, ceiling fans, and whatnot.

My heart goes out to you guys down there. I can't imagine what it would be like to have my house like that.

Canada loves you. <3

[filmgodess30]

Thanks much. We appreciate your kind words.

[idol]

I'm not on your Friends List, but I saw this linked from a friend's post.

I am so incredibly sorry that this happened to you, you have no idea. I had tears in my eyes when I was reading this post. It's just so absolutely terrible. :( You are incredibly strong, I hope you never forget it.

[filmgodess30]

Thanks Idol...so very sweet of you to say. I appreciate it.