Hurricane relief efforts...

[killmequietly]

I openly admit that I have donated no money to the relief efforts. But I do feel that I have done something more. The last two times I went to the arcade there was a boy there. We began talking ... and have continued. He is stronger than I could ever be. I have come to find that he lives(lived) in the middle of New Orleans. He was hit by the hurricane. He got out there by sneaking onto a bus to get to an airport. He then took a couple flights to get out here and is now staying with a friend. He hasn't heard from his father. One brother of his is alive and he has heard from him. They still can't find his other brother. He doesn't know if he'll be staying out here permanently or going back home. All he knows is that he's been told not to go back until at least November.

Money means nothing when you can donate your time and your friendship to someone. Do all you can to make them feel welcome. To make them feel at home. My boyfriend has been doing the same for him. I just hope he can remain strong, and whether he stays here or not, I hope he is happy.