I've been a little bit out of the news loop for the last couple of days... It really only sunk in to me yesterday just what really happened on the Gulf Coast this week. There isn't much that hasn't already been said, so I will just repeat the words: my sympathy and best wishes to those affected.

No one reading this should have the least trouble finding on-line resources for sharing cash donations. I will do what I can through the inevitable special offering being taken up this Sunday at church. If you want to donate online, I expect you won't do much better than the American Red Cross. At the local level, a Red Cross Shelter is opening in Hixson, though I can't find instructions for assisting at this particular facility.

Peace.