Thoughts

THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE KATRINA
1. It's crazy to think that 90% of New Orleans' homes are submerged.
2. A patient said today, "I've always wanted to go visit New Orleans -- check out Bourbon Street, the world-famous jazz clubs, experience the night life. Now I'll probably never get the chance to. All those famous clubs are gone, and the night life and Bourbon Street will never be the same. New Orleans as we knew it is gone."
3. I wonder what Katrina things of having the same name as such a devastating Hurricane.
4. What is going on in the Superdome? People looting, shooting at the police, getting raped?!? It's already bad enough that all these people have to deal with the thought of having lost their homes and/or loved ones, but also having limited supplies and no sanitation. Now, they have to worry about their own safety too?
5. Events like this bring out the best and worst in people. It's great to see so many people giving their time, their energy, their finances, etc. But, it's terrible to see/hear about all the things I mentioned above.
6. The jump in gas prices is unbelieveable.
6. My PT school classmate lives in New Orleans. Her parents are alive, although her dad had to be rescued from his rooftop by motorboat. Their home and their business are gone. Now, she's lending her PT knowledge to help in rescue efforts. She says things are ten times worse than what we are seeing on TV. Amazing.