I began yesterday with a depressing post. It was so pathetic that I deleted it soon after writing it. It was a really bad day. Then I read Dangerblond’s great post-which led me to Ashley’s post.
I was shocked by a few exchanges between Ashley and some Texans. They chose to ignore the fact that yesterday was a really tough day for most of us and then began an attack on Ashley and New Orleanians on their blog. (I won’t link to it). When I tried to call for compassion for us on a difficult day, I was attacked.
I told my wife yesterday when I got home that I was surprised at that so many people hate us here in New Orleans. As usual, she was the voice of reason. She reminded me that over a million people have come to help us here and many showed great hospitality to us when we were in trouble. . THANKS SO MUCH! For a few short hours I let a few knuckleheads from Texas get me down.
I have to believe in the goodness of persons. I’ve experienced too much of it to let the folks who are filled with hate and bigotry to get me down. If you hate New Orleans and want us to die…
God bless you. I’ll be praying for you.
“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:27-31. NIV)
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