The look of devastation. This is a picture from Google Earth of the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, LA. It's amazing to see this and to be honest, crazy that it's on Google Earth(creepy).Thousands of people of commented or blogged about this area it happened so long ago it seems. Almost forgotten among all of the new disasters and the elections and whatever else dominates the media.
This Sunday myself and four other guys will be driving through this area in New Orleans to see the damage first hand. We are taking a detour on our way to Biloxi, MS, where we along with 20 25 other people will spend the next week working on building homes for people that are trying to rebuild. It's part of our church's efforts to help rebuild and provide a helping hand.
I'm excited to drive through this area to see it firsthand but also know that it will be heart braking to see the disaster. I'm also excited to spend next week using my hands and energy to provide someone hope for their future by building them homes. Now, I know pretty much nothing about construction, so it will be a week of learning for me.
My plan is to write and post pictures each day from the work being done, so please check back. And, please keep everyone in mind and prayers for safety, collaboration, and for the Holy Spirit to move in people's lives.
The journey will definitely be long this weekend..
Blessings
Here are a few links to some current stories...
http://neworleans.indymedia.org/news/2007/12/11794.php
http://neworleans.indymedia.org/news/2008/02/12103.php
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