A day to remember


Two years ago this month, a deadly hurricane struck New Orleans, forever changing the lives of many. Tragedies like Hurricane Katrina seem to be happening more and more–whether it’s natural disasters, school shootings, or famine, something terrible is happening somewhere in the world. It almost seems as though our world is groaning, as though there’s something about it, and all of us, that is not as it should be. How should we respond? How can we hear about these things without getting depressed? Should we just get over it and move on? When we talk about tragedies like Hurricane Katrina, it is easy for us to focus on everything that’s been lost, broken or turned upside down. But these things are only part of the picture. Through tragedy often spring stories of incredible new hope. Two such stories are told below.

Ms ChocolateMs Chocolate lost her home in the hurricane and ensuing flood. As she worked with disaster relief, she received a profound thought that changed how she thought about her life and gave her hope. Read her story

SydnaSydna lost her home as well as other homes she owned. Though she was tempted to leave New Orleans for good, she felt compelled to return and help rebuild. Learn how she too regained hope. Read her story


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