Update

My Grams' brother has been found alive and well!
He and his son, Donald, left New Orleans on Sunday and didn't get to Lancaster, TX- where his daughter lives- until Saturday. They had some car problems, but it sounds like the roads were crazy going north.
Thank goodness, they are both well.

Hurrican Katrina hits close to home...

Yes, I know I live in Illinois.
My grandmother's family is from McComb, Mississippi and several of her close relatives live in Louisiana. Her brother, who's name is James Ford Nettles, lives in Belle Chaisse. He has three kids Ronnie, Diane and Donald. Grams has not been contacted by any of them. If anyone has any information, please let me know.
Grams is pretty sure that Ford, who is 84, wouldn't have left his home. She thinks he's just stubborn enough to think he can wait it out and make it. I sure hope he did.
I'm one of those people who cry at the Campbell's soup and Hallmark commercials, so watching this unfold on tv is gut-wrenching. I feel like I need to do something to help, but other than donating money, I'm not sure where to start. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.
I'll talk about the stupid people who loot, rape, set fires and shoot at the people trying to help them later.
The good news is that Grams has heard from her niece in Baton Rouge and other than lack of electricity and a shortage of cash, they're all doing fine. Thank goodness.
I'm going to take a moment to hug my daughters and husband, tell them that I love them; look around the home that I sometimes complain is too small and give thanks for it. I'm a lucky woman.