Well, today (Tuesday, July 17th) it was good-bye to New Orleans and Louisiana; I knew it was time to leave because it started raining again, and I didn't want to miss driving through another storm (yes, that's sarcasm). I just don't understand how this area can take any more rain. Anyway, I'm now in Madison, Mississippi, for the night.

I leave still inspired by the spirit of the people of New Orleans and the surrounding areas affected by Katrina. Others were saying it makes them sad to see all the devastation, but I had a different reaction: anger. There is so much more to be done. So much more help is needed.

jdm