Today was a day filled with fellowship--visiting old friends that we visit each and every time we return to New Orleans. We just had to stop and say hello to Helen (Tuesday's post). We dropped by with a small gift and smelled Thanksgiving throughout the house as she spread out in her newer kitchen baking and cooking. She graciously invited us in. Then, there is John Mullen, retired school teacher, who lives in the lower 9th Ward, one of the most devastated areas due to the breach of the levee. John rode out the storm--quite literally, in his neighbor's boat. John takes care of the neighborhood, mowing the grass in the surrounding neighborhood so that the City does not declare it blighted. John is still not in his home, working tirelessly on his own, day by day. He has done much, but he has much left to do. After visiting old friends, we set out in the neighborhood around the diner to personally invite folks to the meal. We handed out invites to everyone we saw. Many were familiar faces, but some were new and we are looking forward to tomorrow's meal where we will eat with old friends and new alike. After oru visits, we met with Kim, her sister Terry, and worked on the stuffing and the seafood gumbo! We worked until late and it was a very productive time, but also a time where we could spend some good quality time together the kitchen. Much has happened in our lives in a year and we have much to catch up on. We are ready for a big day tomorrow, Lord, you know who will be there, may the food and fellowship be an encouragement to those in need and a witness to your love, mercy and justice. Please pray for all those who gather tomorrow to be blessed. We are praying that your Thanksgiving is blessed. We thank God in remembrance of each of you. We hold your love and support in our hearts.
**FYI Internet access is spotty and our photos have not been uploading. Sry. We will try to post photos when we return home.
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