The Katrina Hurricane Disaster

September 1, 2005 - 9:25am

I'm sure we've all been glued to the television, shocked by the extent of the damage on the gulf coast, particularly in New Orleans. Perhaps some are wondering what can be done. I suggest you visit "Truth Laid Bear" where a number of bloggers have listed charities that will be helping. Here is a direct link to the charity page. Most bloggers had a favorite charity. I did not list one. I'll simply point you in the right direction.

One more thing. A group from the rlp chat room are hoping to do some praying and talking (those two merge together sometimes) today in the chat room. If you are interested in this, drop by the chat room. If no one is there, create a room for prayer/discussion by clicking the "add" button. If you see a room like that, drop in if you want. I will be there myself at around 10pm CST tonight.

I know that praying is a thing that is a little intimidating to those who are not actively involved in it. Perhaps you worry that it will be "Jesus this" and "Jesus that" until you feel very left out.

I don't think so. Not with the people that are normally in our chat room. Whether you want to pray, talk, or even listen to what's going on, check in there off and on today. There's not schedule or organized effort. It will happen when it happens.

peace,

rlp

Submitted by Anonymous User on September 1, 2005 - 1:09pm.

Thank you for the prayers for our states and our situations and our loved ones. They are deeply appreciated.
Michele

Submitted by girl on September 1, 2005 - 2:39pm.

Hi rlp.  I don't have access to the internet once I leave work, so I won't be able to "meet" at 11:00pm (EST) tonight to pray.  I will, however, be praying in my home.  Even though I'm not so sure lately that prayer even works, please know I'll be adding my voice to yours.
Thanks for doing this,
Girl

Submitted by revsparker on September 1, 2005 - 3:50pm.

Thanks, RLP, for making this happen. I have had a wonderful day praying with so many wonderful people. In a time when I feel so helpless, this has been a powerful experience.

Submitted by spidey on September 1, 2005 - 4:07pm.

I agree with revsparker. It has been a long, hard, wonderful day full of learning.

Submitted by Broken Messenger on September 2, 2005 - 12:09am.

Don't forget about the Red Cross. Donations can be made through links readily available at Yahoo.
Brad

Submitted by reacher on September 2, 2005 - 1:03pm.

Prayer and talk are invaluable in a time like this. Action is even better. Events like this give us the opportunity to sift the true believers from the bullshitters. If we look for ways (even writing checks) to avoid getting into relationship with the refugee, we are phonies whose faith needs shoring up. I'm no saint. I am struggling with this as we speak.

Submitted by sanityman on September 6, 2005 - 2:46am.

Ouch. True. Detachment is easy, and something I'm guilty of every time I walk past a homeless person in the city I live in (London). It's so good that folk like rlp show what's important, and not just by words.
- Chris.