This day has a deep and profound meaning for all of us who went through it but I have honestly been taken aback by many many of the reactions I’ve seen in people who were not directly affected by this storm. We have repaired our clocks, cleaned up the mess and are looking to the future on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We feel closer as a community and try to support one another because we have A LOT of change to adjust to.
I am always surprised at the depth of compassion people show us and also at the occasional raw condemnation and hatred shown. My question–Why did this event move so many people so much, for good and for bad?
I feel like I must absolve people of their guilt sometimes when I am talking to them (people from outside).
I have lived in Florida for 45 + years. I understand what you are saying! They are surprised that we are still cleaning up from the 4 we had the year before K. Guess what I am expecting at least a STORM this evening or early in the A.M. We are ready so we should be safe maybe! I think it is a combination of things. First they are scared it could happen to them, and second It is truly overwhelming. Just to much to handle!