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This was forwarded to me in the Birmingham Delta Gamma Alumni e-newsletter:


The Red Cross has taken in refugees from Hurricane Katrina from South
Alabama, Mississippi, and  Louisiana.  They are staying at the BJCC
Exhibition Hall.  

Needs known at this time are pillows and toiletries, such as
toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc.  

We also understand that there are many children and we were told they
could use games, books, etc.  You may bring these items to the BJCC or
to CAP (1801 3rd Avenue North)if that is more convenient and we will 
see to it that they are delivered.  

We will keep you updated as we learn more. 
Thanks,
Teresa Thorne
CAP
205- 251-0111
www.capisdowntown.com

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I'm getting my first view of the aftermath of New Orleans, Mississippi, etc.

I have said all along that, even though we had no power, we were just fine. Our power would come back on and I had a dry, secure house to wait it out in.  I have all of my family safe and sound, all of my friends and their families are safe as well.  I had a job to get up and go to today, a car to get me there, and somewhere to go when I clocked out-- a home to go to.

I've been just fine through all of this-- To be honest, I had more of a morbid fascination about what was going on, really, than anything. 

Dateline is showing footage right now-- pictures that I haven't yet seen.  Neighborhoods flattened.  Storefronts looted.  Bridges barely visible over the floodwaters.  People pushing dead bodies on makeshift rafts of plywood.  Families waiting to be rescued from their roofs.  It was getting to me.  And then, they show a shot of a dog, sitting on the small patch of roof remaining above the water.  And the dog was smiling, wagging its tail at the cameraperson filming it.  It reminded me of Jack or Ellie, sitting on the steps or the couch.  And I cried. 

I cried for the dog. 
I cried for the dog's people--wherever they may be. 
I cried for the people and animals who are alive and who are gone. 

And I will pray for them all. 

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Edit: Eliza's latest entry is here:http://www.elizalou.com/journal/083105.html