My plan was a little different, from the way things turned out. I knew this would happen but I thought it would be in 2 more months. I truly love the city of New Orleans, and I felt an overwhelming connection to the people, the spirit and it's energy. And there was much work yet to be done. But now, there is even more. I evacuated Saturday before the storm. Many didn't, and the Katrina Victims are now disbursed all over the country, full of fear, anger and loss...broken down. They really need your help. The Red Cross, FEMA, the President doesn't realize the impact of seeing your beloved city (not just your home), but the whole city, and everything most of the residents of New Orleans ever knew, now under water. Many are trying to start new lives. Question is, whose life? Not theirs! They will never see that money contributed to them through ARC and FEMA. The money will be spent to rebuild the city, so New Orleans can make money and change the face of the city, rather then helping the residents. A $2,000 payoff per household doesn't come close to repairing the loss, or foster the means for starting over. That's a joke. I've got 3300 evacuees that I know personally, here in Dallas, that are still sleeping on the floors and cots of Reunion Hall and the Convention Center. And it's the same in Houston, Arlington, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, etc. They have no clue as to what happens next. They have no dreams. They are still in a daze. These are not indigent, unintelligent poor people. Many were business owners, real estate brokers, insurance people, city employees, nurses, doctors, lawyers and paralegals, teachers, etc.. Counseling, direction, and money is needed for essentials, and incidentals, housing, furnishings, and transportation. Money is needed to put their lives back together. Imagine losing everything you know and have, and suddenly being place in an unfamiliar city, made to sleep on a cot in a huge arena with thousands of similar victims, having to stand in line for a meal-3 times a day, and also for clothing, showers, and to make phone calls to family and friends, in that zombie-like, this can't be happening to me, state- wondering what to do next. Imagine that. And also, if you've got children, dependents, a marriage or relationship, that you're trying to hold together or find, while you're dealing with this tragedy, an intrusion, a forced time-out from your life. Okay, so let's say a prayer every hour for the victims. Every moment of your life that you spend in a better position than they are, should be a moment of gratitude for you accompanied by another prayer for them. It could have been you. Put aside your judgement of people from New Orleans, or the South, or fear, which is certainly unfounded in this regard, and ask yourself, could this be true in America? You've seen the photos, the broadcasts, the hideous and horrendous pain. In many instances there were rumors, lies and rumors of lies. These are your brothers and sisters, your fellow americans. Case in point, despite the media's portrayal of the already downcast and downtrodden of the 9th Ward, realize that St. Bernard Parish is a predominantly white middle-class area that contains the 9th Ward ( which is predominantly black and mostly poor ). But it wasn't just the poor that was left behind. The poor didn't have the means or resources to leave, but many others that were not poor didn't leave because they believed in our city officials, and trusted the levees, and they also thought the storm wouldn't be this bad. You'll see evidence of that. Apparently, the more upscale residents avoided the cameras, and sat apart from the masses, licking their wounds disbelief. They certainly didn't know that they would be left at the Convention Center to die. Perhaps they just wasn't the best portrayal of America, or "good journalism." But I can give you real stories. I'm here with them right now, helping to heal, while healing myself. Give a care. As for me, I hope Dallas is ready. It is time for me to become truly Unlimited. Unlimited Joy in Dallas and beyond. But I warn you, I will return to help rebuild New Orleans as soon as they let me in. I have faith that my property and all is in tact. The Sisterhood Foundation, that I started 1 year ago, will go back in and do the work that others neglect, at home and throughout the country where victims are living. You are welcome to join me on this journey. It promises to be fun-filled, exciting, healing and magical. Of course, I will still be available for phone readings. Please call 504-339-OJOY (6569) for an appointment. I surrender to the Universal call and I will be blogging every week or so, the events and many thoughts and stories along the way. Feel free to comment. http://journals.aol.com/unlimitedjoy/DrJoy-KatrinaSurvivor-ANewStart |
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My plan was a little different, from the way things turned out. I knew this would happen but I thought it would be in 2 more months. I truly love the city of New Orleans, and I felt an overwhelming connection to the people, the spirit and it's energy. And there was much work yet to be done. But now, there is even more. I evacuated Saturday before the storm. Many didn't, and the Katrina Victims are now disbursed all over the country, full of fear, anger and loss...broken down. They really need your help. The Red Cross, FEMA, the President doesn't realize the impact of seeing your beloved city (not just your home), but the whole city, and everything most of the residents of New Orleans ever knew, now under water. Many are trying to start new lives. Question is, whose life? Not theirs! They will never see that money contributed to them through ARC and FEMA. The money will be spent to rebuild the city, so New Orleans can make money and change the face of the city, rather then helping the residents. A $2,000 payoff per household doesn't come close to repairing the loss, or foster the means for starting over. That's a joke. I've got 3300 evacuees that I know personally, here in Dallas, that are still sleeping on the floors and cots of Reunion Hall and the Convention Center. And it's the same in Houston, Arlington, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, etc. They have no clue as to what happens next. They have no dreams. They are still in a daze. These are not indigent, unintelligent poor people. Many were business owners, real estate brokers, insurance people, city employees, nurses, doctors, lawyers and paralegals, teachers, etc.. Counseling, direction, and money is needed for essentials, and incidentals, housing, furnishings, and transportation. Money is needed to put their lives back together. Imagine losing everything you know and have, and suddenly being place in an unfamiliar city, made to sleep on a cot in a huge arena with thousands of similar victims, having to stand in line for a meal-3 times a day, and also for clothing, showers, and to make phone calls to family and friends, in that zombie-like, this can't be happening to me, state- wondering what to do next. Imagine that. And also, if you've got children, dependents, a marriage or relationship, that you're trying to hold together or find, while you're dealing with this tragedy, an intrusion, a forced time-out from your life. Okay, so let's say a prayer every hour for the victims. Every moment of your life that you spend in a better position than they are, should be a moment of gratitude for you accompanied by another prayer for them. It could have been you. Put aside your judgement of people from New Orleans, or the South, or fear, which is certainly unfounded in this regard, and ask yourself, could this be true in America? You've seen the photos, the broadcasts, the hideous and horrendous pain. In many instances there were rumors, lies and rumors of lies. These are your brothers and sisters, your fellow americans. Case in point, despite the media's portrayal of the already downcast and downtrodden of the 9th Ward, realize that St. Bernard Parish is a predominantly white middle-class area that contains the 9th Ward ( which is predominantly black and mostly poor ). But it wasn't just the poor that was left behind. The poor didn't have the means or resources to leave, but many others that were not poor didn't leave because they believed in our city officials, and trusted the levees, and they also thought the storm wouldn't be this bad. You'll see evidence of that. Apparently, the more upscale residents avoided the cameras, and sat apart from the masses, licking their wounds disbelief. They certainly didn't know that they would be left at the Convention Center to die. Perhaps they just wasn't the best portrayal of America, or "good journalism." But I can give you real stories. I'm here with them right now, helping to heal, while healing myself. Give a care. As for me, I hope Dallas is ready. It is time for me to become truly Unlimited. Unlimited Joy in Dallas and beyond. But I warn you, I will return to help rebuild New Orleans as soon as they let me in. I have faith that my property and all is in tact. The Sisterhood Foundation, that I started 1 year ago, will go back in and do the work that others neglect, at home and throughout the country where victims are living. You are welcome to join me on this journey. It promises to be fun-filled, exciting, healing and magical. Of course, I will still be available for phone readings. Please call 504-339-OJOY (6569) for an appointment. I surrender to the Universal call and I will be blogging every week or so, the events and many thoughts and stories along the way. Feel free to comment. http://journals.aol.com/unlimitedjoy/DrJoy-KatrinaSurvivor-ANewStart |
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