It's past midnight here on Sunday night---a long, very eventful day.
But first of all. We obviously arrived in New Orleans, again safely and soundly and right on schedule: about 7 pm on Saturday. A lot to say about the trip down from Nashful but will have to wait until Monday to give more details. Only want to say that as we drove through Haittiesburg, Mississippi we thought about dropping in on Brett Favre, but not enough time. We were met at the border by our ever present, ever faithful friend and navigator, Dottie Bourgeois. She had maps, discount cards and a very thoughtful reflection for us to share with the students.
Got caught in parade traffic on Canal street but arrived at hotel in enough time for all students to see a bit of the parade and garner a few beads---no mom, none of the girls were compromised to secure the goods! A late supper, an orientation from Catholic Charities rep and then it was time to hit the sack. And it was just a little disappointing to see one student slinking into his room, from another one, at 3:15 AM!!!! We'll talk.
Sunday we were off to Slidell and mass at St. Genevieve. Picked up a take out breakfast from a local favourite--Mother's, and y'all (we learned that down here) have to as you kids how much they enjoyed the 'grits'..
Saw much more of the devastation on the way to Slidell and saw the bulldozed plot of land upon which the former St. Genevieve stood. Students were introduced to a bayou and I have to say I have never seen a group of Notre Dame students look SOOOO SHARP in the school's six years!!! Fr. Dave concelebrated mass and four of the students presented he gifts at the offertory. The music during the celebration was, in our view, a 'little bit Catholic and a little bit Southern Baptist'. It made quite an impression as the kids seem to have adopted the closing 'hymn'---"This Little Light of Mine" as our theme song.
I must spend a considerable amount of time talking about our presentation to the Parish and the interaction between our group and the parishioners but will have to wait until the morning/or after work to give you the full story. It's getting quite late now and 6:30 will come quickly. Hope also to have some photos as we have downloaded a couple of hundred to the hard drive!!!!
Keep the comments coming---
God Bless
Coach Hughes---from the home of the Saints
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5 comments:
Thanks for the update. Anxious to see pictures.Hope everyone has a safe work week. I see thunder showers predicted for later in the week.
The Fecteau family.
I am so happy that you have this Blog to let us know whats happening. Truth be told we would not have gotten any of this info from the kids on the phone.
Cant wait to see pictures.
Best wishes and God Bless
Audrey and Tony Parr
Very happy to hear that you arrived safely in N.O.! Our house is unnaturally quiet these days! We spoke to our 3 boys on the phone last night. Glad to hear they are all having a wonderful time and looking forward to their first day of work on the jobsite. Thank you Coach Hughes and the other staff members for all you are doing for our kids and the people of N.O. We can't wait to see some pictures! Take care!
Barb & Keith Bachmeier
Thanks coach Hughes great detailed updates. Glad y'all are having fun . Can't wait to hear the food stories (i'm sure i will get them). Love the new theme song too I am sure y'all will be sick of it on that long bus ride home.
Stay safe and have fun working . We are very proud of Y'all.
Cook Family
Just want to say that if possible, whoever picks these messages up, give my sister Leanne Collins a big hug from her brother Derek. Although it doesn't surprise me that she is helping those in need it does surprise me how many are in need. Please if possible tell LEanne Collins that her brother Derek is extremely proud of her, and let her know 50 days (she will know what this means) Inside Joke. Be safe Leanne, and be proud everyone.
BEEP BEEP Collins
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