Artwork Description:
The overwhelming feeling of devastation constantly consumes the St Bernard Parish. There is virtually nothing and no one here. There are abandoned cars everywhere along the highways and boats thrown like toys across the landscape. Trees are broken and crushed into houses. Every single house has been ghostly deserted, if gutted at all. The home owners are in limbo in their trailers while they try to go through proper channels to get their homes inspected to determine whether or not they will be allowed to rebuild. Needless to say, the mess is great and will continue to be a problem for much longer than simply a year. Regardless, the few residents I have had the opportunity to talk with have a need to stay and wait. They have a prayer in their hearts and, with kind voices, a real genuine appreciation for anyone willing to at least listen. They are the true heroes of this disaster. Please keep them all in your prayers as we near the upcoming season.