I don't know
09.01.05 (2:39 am) [edit]I don't know why I keep looking at the images from New Orleans, and the other areas hit by Katrina; I am drowning in them. At first I felt shock at the devastation, even though I knew from the forecast it was coming. Nothing can really prepare one for the actual aftermath from such a storm. I am starting to feel a low level depression over all the destruction, and death, also from the worry about some friends in the area that I can't reach. One friend has Parkinson's, is bed ridden so if he got caught in a surge he could do nothing to get away. I worry about his wife and children who live in the area.
My doctor friend, Glen, got in contact with another friend, Fr Bernard, and stated that he is on his way to Houston, by Helicopter, taking the most seriously ill to hospitals there. He has most likely lost everything; he lives in Kenner, but at least he is doing something to alleviate the terrible suffering going on down there. He often tells me that he was born to be a doctor, and after experiencing how he works; the sleepless nights, the constant phone, and beeper calls, and yes the faxes; I believe him. He is truly dedicated to helping others, giving more than a hundred percent in his quest to alleviate suffering. A large chunk of his practice is charity; he helps everyone, including me at times. He, is where he is supposed to be, helping the suffering and helpless. He told me once that he even pays the cab fare for some of his patients, who would not otherwise be able to get in to see him. He also pays special attention to the quiet ones, since he says that the outspoken get what they need; yes a very special man of compassion, even among doctors. I know that many doctors and nurses are just as dedicated as he is, doing there best, to take care of those caught up in this tragedy. I just wish there was something I could do besides pray for all of them; the living and the dead. I am not down playing prayer of course, my faith tells me that is important, but doing something is also important. Of course if I was actually there I don't know what I could possibly do.
Peace
Mitch