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From: Nancy Daniels <danielsa>
Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 20:18:59 -0500
Very well said, Sally!
Nancy Daniels
Sally Miller wrote:
>I've never been in a situation like that in New Orleans, but from my many years as a mother of young children, I can say without a minute of hesitation that in such circumstances I would welcome with heartfelt gratitude anyone who came to help my children in any way. Just imagine trying to comfort and entertain your children in a shelter when your own heartbreak and worries are enough to overwhelm you -- for me, I believe, the sight of someone with a book who would engage my children's minds for even five or ten minutes would be such a blessing. It's not romanticizing poverty to want to help in whatever way he or she can -- some give diapers and food, and some give hope another way. Let us not disparage anyone's offering. Sally Derby
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Received on Fri 02 Sep 2005 08:18:59 PM CDT
Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 20:18:59 -0500
Very well said, Sally!
Nancy Daniels
Sally Miller wrote:
>I've never been in a situation like that in New Orleans, but from my many years as a mother of young children, I can say without a minute of hesitation that in such circumstances I would welcome with heartfelt gratitude anyone who came to help my children in any way. Just imagine trying to comfort and entertain your children in a shelter when your own heartbreak and worries are enough to overwhelm you -- for me, I believe, the sight of someone with a book who would engage my children's minds for even five or ten minutes would be such a blessing. It's not romanticizing poverty to want to help in whatever way he or she can -- some give diapers and food, and some give hope another way. Let us not disparage anyone's offering. Sally Derby
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