On Thursday, we arrived in New Orleans and went to eat lunch down in the French Quarter. Of course we were welcomed by the Mississippi River with the fascinating steam boats that come up and down the "Mighty Mississippi". We were able to take it all in on the Riverwalk - with all the students welcomed by the nice weather (despite being so cold).
This is Jackson Square with the St. Louis Cathedral and the New Orleans street entertainment that is so interesting.
This is Daniella, Sophie and Phoebe enjoying benets from Cafe DeMound.
Could this be Brad Pitt's house?
Then we went on a tour of the 9th Ward.....this is the "non-tourist" section of New Orleans. Can you imagine how it feels to live like this every day and have to see your home destroyed with no progress - everyday?
Still living in FEMA trailors.
Still living in FEMA trailors.
We accidentally ran into the "Make it right NOLA (New Orleans, LA)" project that is Brad Pitt's efforts to rebuild New Orleans. His pink project was through the holidays and beginnning of January to help fund raise to build homes for the 9th ward. You can read more about this on the web page.
It takes a lot of time to post these reports....the library is only open from 8:30 - 6 p.m. - the times we are working....but we will continue to post things as we can....and while it may not be in chronological order, we think it is definitely worth reporting....
So, hope you all are doing well in Phillie and we will be home on Sunday.....feel free to share the web page with anyone you think is interested.
Norma
P.S. Thank you Stephanie for these pictures...she has a computerized camera with a memory stick that has allowed us to post these pictures very easily.
2 comments:
I don't want to say I've "enjoyed" reading your postings because it is unfortunate that 2+ years after Katrina so many people are still waiting for help. It's great that you are there helping and reminding the rest of us that there is still a need even if it is no longer the focus of the daily news. Keep up the good work. The benefits of your presence may not be seen immediately but I'm sure you will have left many lasting good impressions of Nurses and Penn.
To our inspiring Penn Students and Norma and Julie,
A couple of years ago, I was president of a national nursing organization (AACN) and my theme as president was "Live your contribution". It meant that, as nurses, we have the capacity to make a real difference when we choose to use our intellect to its full capacity and expend our best efforts to ensure that our care is the absolute best it can be. You are doing that in a way that is truly meaningful and will touch the lives of these Pearlington citizens and change you forever as well. I am so proud of each of you. You are articulate, caring and creative. I hope that your health fair achieves what you have so eloquently described - a respite from the daily pressure, a opportunity to learn ways to care for themselves and a chance to have some fun. Your enthusiasm and caring will flow from you. Thank you!
Kathy McCauley
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