[StBernard] abandoned houses

[Westley Annis]

Katrina has taughed us many lessons and opened our eyes so that we see
things that were overlooked before. One of those things is the break down of
family and neighbors. I  see that on this web site. There has been a lot of
finger pointing and who are the haves and have-nots. Things about those who
have insurance verus those who did not. Now it is who is cleaning and who is
not. Everyone in this parish has had a great lost. The residents, whether
renting or buying. And what is upseting is that not all our families,
friends and neighbors are not getting together is some way to help each
other. I know some are, but not all. Our grown children, our nephews and 2
of our childrens friends got together and helped us, my parents, my in-laws
and one of our friends empty out our houses. They made sure that all the
heavy, hard to move by yourself items were taken out first. They did not
empty or gut the entire houses, but  at least the hard items. They rest we
can slowly do ourselves. It seems years ago this is how things got done,
with the help of family, friends and neighbors. What happen to our society? 
CASSAVEDO