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The man in this photo had endured thirteen abdominal surgeries. Before the storm, he had become complacent and even depressed. He sat around the house all day and did nothing. He withdrew from family life and all activity. And when the storm came, he sent his wife and children to higher ground, while he stayed behind to ride out the storm at home. Katrina would decide whether he lived or died. This was his battle with God, and if he lived, he would know that God still wanted him on earth.
And he lived. In fact, once the storm passed, he was the first one out clearing trees from the road and helping neighbors get food and water. And every day since then, he has been working to rebuild his home, and the homes of others. This woman said that hurricane Katrina gave her her husband back.
April 2nd, 2008 at 7:59 am
I was with the a combined college group from Pitt State (Kansas) and Johnson Bible College (Tennessee) in Pearling working with IDES and your group stopped by our worksite, took some pictures, worked with us and shared some fellowship. I didn’t really have the opportunity to say thank you for stopping by, for working with us, or for coming on out to our community fish fry. We enjoyed meeting you and sharing this experience with you, even if just for a moment. This is not an experience to which words alone can do justice. Your talent has done more than just capture images. It is speaking a visual language that moves the heart. Hopefully to action! Thank you!
God bless!
April 2nd, 2008 at 8:01 am
Hi, I’m part of the college group from Kansas that you worked with for awhile. Thanks for the help!
Wow! All of your pictures are amazing! You really know how to do a quality portrait!
April 2nd, 2008 at 8:03 am
Thanks Heather and Wendy! Our team enjoyed meeting and working with you. Glad you like the photos!
April 7th, 2008 at 2:31 am
What an amazing story, and what a simple yet amazing photo. Great job guys!