January 15th - 16th

Midweek through our time here, we've been blessed to experience the "Swamp Tour" and made a visit to the levee that was destroyed by Katrina's flooding. The Swamp Tour was the first tour that I've experienced in any body of water; it was amazing. Our tour guide was knowledgeable enough to teach us about the history of the swamp from its mammal inhabitants to trade and those living around it. We were also able to spot a small alligator, which was the main focus of the tour.

The levee was a bit of a disappointment for me. The scene it set and the site both weren't the disappointment. The disappointment came from being reminded of how similar the height of the top of the levee was in comparison to the homes it towered. I was reminded that those who lived near the levee in any way lost a great deal, and if not, everything. However, out of the disappointment came encouragement. I was encouraged by the other Bonners' comments and dedication they shared in making a difference in only a five day span. It's people such as Bonners and those of the Saint Benard Project that will rebuild this city to be an even greater and prosporous one. 

Thanks guys. Your words mean more than you think they do, and your actions followed suit!