I got here to Baton Rouge about an hour ago...

I got here to Baton Rouge about an hour ago. It’s hot here. Very hot. When I landed in Texas I met a woman who lived in NO and worked at an assisted living home. She had lost a few residents as it was all too much for them. She was headed back to see if her apartment was still there. She had a resident with her, an elderly man who could not afford to stay in the facility. He had no where to go and no family so she just brought him home with her... that is if she has a home left. She asked for my cell number when she found out I was with the Red Cross so I could tell her where to go if her home was gone. I can't even imagine having to ask a stranger for that kind of help. We are waiting at the airport now to head to the Red Cross Headquarter. I am amazed at how many Americans from all over just got on planes without knowing where they were going to help. I really feel a part of something.

I have many more refined and eloquent thoughts. I am keeping them in a journal, but its hard to type on my Blackberry...these damn nails :-).

I got on this flight that the Red Cross booked for me and I was in first class...now that's good karma.