Upon Joyce's request, here is one photo taken in Gulfport. This photo WAS a hotel and all that is left is a slab of cement and a little bit of rubble. I was only able to see the worst of the destruction in the restricted area because I volunteered with the Red Cross at the beginning of the week. Another child care group returned to NC on Tuesday, so I was busy at the church the rest of the week. We kept children of local residents who were involved in a program called "Second Wind" The first wind, Katrina tore things apart and left people feeling devistated, without hope. The "Second Wind" group, paid by donations from other churches went around Gulfport repairing homes, removing debree and bring encouragment and hope. The "Second Wind" was rebuilding what the first wind destroyed. We kept, loved & fed 21 children from ages 6 months to eleven years old. I worked with the 9-12 year old group. The photo shows the older group with costumes on waiting to preform the play they wrote (prompted by Mrs. B.) about a mouse whose tail was caught in a trap which caused an entire family to believe in God and His angels. The children came back at 8pm one evening and did the play for the NC Baptist Men's Disaster Team Devotional. We all came home feeling good, but really tired. I went with Region 1 which is Chowan and West Chowan Associations. Maybe Joyce will get certified with the Bapt. Men Disaster, so we can go together next time!