Lynn Oaks school is where we stayed on our trip.Our dorms were on the top floor.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
The 9th ward
9th Ward memorial : quote from www.NOLA.com"It will be a tribute to the suffering and devastation,"
Lower 9th Ward Memorial Park:
a 6-foot granite monument, an American flag atop an 80-foot pole
and a series of 12 graduated columns that grow in height
from 1 foot to 12 feet to mark the height of the floodwaters.
The plan also calls for the partial replica of a
Lower 9th Ward house with two chairs outside to represent
the area's neighborly "stoop culture."
Benches and landscaping will complete the park.
Lower 9th Ward Memorial Park:
a 6-foot granite monument, an American flag atop an 80-foot pole
and a series of 12 graduated columns that grow in height
from 1 foot to 12 feet to mark the height of the floodwaters.
The plan also calls for the partial replica of a
Lower 9th Ward house with two chairs outside to represent
the area's neighborly "stoop culture."
Benches and landscaping will complete the park.
It's important to point out that in contrast to the effortplaced in constructing this sculpture,
no rebuilding has begun in the lower 9th ward as of yet.
(April 2007)
Here is a picture of the levee that brokeduring Katrina and flooded the 9th Ward.
the levee up close
Our extended family - The Treadaways
Courtney, Lynn (holding baby Grace), Miss Jeannie, Alexis, Pastor Rustin, Melisa holding Baby Rustin. (picture taken in 2006 outside their home)2007 new addition to the family not in the picture: Brianna
Pastor Jeannie and son Justin showing the team the water line on the bulletin board.
Gracy one year later....
The family together after preparing lunch for the team.We would have dinner together.
What a great opportunity each time to get to know each other better.
Alexis and Scott's new home
A home that has been gutted and is being airedand rebuilt for Alexis and Scott
The team gets a chance to look around the home.New Relief Centre
Our team worked on the Relief Centre in St. Bernard Parish. This will be the new home of Living Conerstone Church. The Relief Centre will be a place where food and supplies will be distributed. It will have a sanctuary, kitchen, dormitory , offices, day care, and warehouse.
Shellly and Billy working on the new Relief Centre
Phil working on some electrical wires(Philectric)
Debbie and Billy finishing putting up drywall in a closet!
David cutting drywall...which will go up in the hallway.Dave would say a "Kick Save and a Beauty" which means a perfect fit!
(my drywall measurement = 124 inches, 5/8ths and a stick)
Bob and Chris putting up the drywall.quote from Chris "I'm so behind"...[in putting up the drywall]
Linking you to the relief effort
Here is the website for Pastor Jeannie and Rustin Treadaway. You can learn more about what they are doing in the St. Bernard Parish with the help of volunteers from all around the United States and Canada.
There are also links to images of hurricane Katrina and the devastation as well as the rebuilding that is still happening.
Our Team
This is our team (me, Bob, Chris and Phil on the left and Billy, Debbie, Shelly and David on the right)
New Orleans Trip April 21 - 28th 2007
This is some of the homes that we saw on our trip to New Orleans,in the St. Bernard Parish.
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