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Thank you for the insight and information CaptTony and Terri.

Instead of bickering back and forth about whether its ok to use sarcasm as a coping mechanism, why don't we all come together for the common good of our fellow American's? I really don't think that how one person deals with this great tragedy is relevant at this point. There are always going to be people who don't see eye to eye; thats one of the greatest rights we have as Americans. But, why don't we channel our energies into things that will provide positive results?

I know that this whole tragedy has really inspired me to get off my butt and do something. I am working with a the owner of a local PR company to organize and coordinate a fundraising event in center city Philadelphia next week to raise money for the victims of this hurricane that devestated the Gulf Coast. My prayers really go out to these people.

Philly -- just remember -- New orleans *and* the MS coast in yer fundraiser! Every little bit helps :) (I stress the ms coast cause well, that was home for me for quite awhile, as was southeast LA... knowing ppl personally who lost everything sure makes ya step back and think, as well as knowing ppl who lost everything including their lives -- be thankful y'all weren't affected!)
Nice to knowtho that there are ppl from all over that care enuff to do something muchas thnks y'all!

Well, I have lots of thoughts, tons of comments, a few arguments, but frankly, I'm tired. I can't even begin to imagine what all the victims (I HATE the word refuguees, they are VICTIMS in my book) are going through right now.

At this time I would rather focus on helping all these people move forward. I have donated money to Red Cross; I continue to pray, and I have gotten a contact for a family who has lost everything so I am sending my daughter's outgrown but great condition clothes and other baby gear to a family expecting a daughter in a few weeks.

This has me thinking. I know that right now that most help organizations have asked for financial donations since they are the easiest to move and allow them to get what is needed ASAP. However, it also looks like there are people here who have family members or know people who are in great need. Do you think that maybe we could do an "Adopt a Family" type thing once these people get temporary addresses? I'm thinking that if people are willing we could list those in need and what they need and people or groups of people could commit to helping to fill the needs. The stuff (whether it's in-kind or monetary like shopping cards, etc.) could be mailed to whatever address the family in need notes.

It's just an idea--I'm willing to help guide this if it sounds good. I realize this may become a HUGE project, but that's okay. It does my heart good, and I started to think about the upcoming holidays, etc. We need to do what we can (in my opinion) to support these families as they continue to move forward.

first . . please let me welcome the last 3 posters to this thread. .

Fruitcake in Philly

SouthernSun 76

and Petalmel . .

you all truly represent the caring peeps here at BN . .! !

hi, my name is BG. . and again, welcome to our phamily . . .

I am so impressed with your positve attitude coming in here . . that means so much . .and will help make good things happen . . .

I have no solid info on your suggestions/questions. . .just wanted to say , please continue to post and read. . .

many, many things are in the works right now . . and we at BN will be making our presence known to the victims very soon . .

one more time. .

. . WELCOME TO BN . . ! !

now . .it's time to " GIT 'ER DONE . . .! !