Did anyone read the comment added to the last post? Check it out. I had been praying that the report on Marion’s family all drowning was not true, and my prayers were answered. Apparently, only Marion drowned. We continue to pray for our sister in Carmel and her surviving family.

Hi, Father. So very sorry to hear of the death of Marion. What a tragedy! I finally heard from Lucille Brinz. [See picture.] She and Joseph had gotten out safely with one of her daughters and from what she said, their house was relatively untouched. What a relief to hear of the ones who did make it to safety. I will pray the Office of the Dead today for Marion and her husband and sons. [Caroline Mahon of Conyers]

Cindy Neisen reports: Mary Bordelon, director of formation from New Orleans [pictured] is okay but will not be able to join our Congress. She is displaced for the time being Linda Klotz from New Orleans is staying with her daughter.

Joan Bohac of St. Louis reports hearing from David and Beverley Courtenay in Gulfport. This is the first I’ve heard from anyone in lower Mississippi. They are safe.

And now comes Hurricane Rita. Rebecca McGinnis, president of our main Houston community, canceled Saturday’s meeting, as most of our Carmelites are evacuting Houston today including our nuns. Katrina put the fear of the Lord in everyone.