Hey everybody, and thanks for tuning in for the next installment of Ken's life, Im just playin but it is good to be back and Im glad to know that everyone is doing well. But its good to be back in good 'ol South Carolina after a long fall break in New Orleans, LA. This past fall break a campus organization called IMPACT took a group of about 50 USCA students to New Orleans to assist in the rebuilding of the city. We partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build houses for the families that suffered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and I must say that building a house was a lot tougher than I thought it would be. Not only did we have to build the house for the homeowners, but we also had to ensure that the house were "hurricane proof." This took a lot of work and was a very tedious task. Building the houses was not always all work and no play, yet I found it interesting to operate the tools that construcion workers use; such as skill saws, nail guns, etc. My particular group also found enough time during our break to build a "slip and slide" so we could relax and cool down from the heat. We had a great time building the new residences and I enjoyed everyone that went.
Students also had the oppurtunity to take a tour of the most affected areas of New Orleans, including the Lower Ninth Ward where the levies actually failed. We all noticed that there was some improvement in the area, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done and there are still a good number of families who are still without a place to call home. While touring this particular area of New Orleans, I dont believe there wasnt a single heart that was not touched by how much devestation swept throught the city and how much work still needs to be done. This was actually my second time visiting the city, I first went my Sophomore year, approximately 14 months after the historic hurricane, and even then my heart bleed for the individuals and families who lost their homes and lives in the wake of Katrina. I encourage everyone to look within yourself and find the time to donate your time or money to help the individuals who are still suffering. But, leaving you with that thought, I have to get ready to go because I have a little studying to do, but until next time everyone be safe and stay out of trouble.
-Ken















Ken Kennedy
Comments (1)
It's nice to see you lending a helping hand. I know that you probably don't remember me, but you were my guide on one of my college tours. Glad to see that you're doing well and I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
La'Tiqua G.
Posted by Latiqua Gathers | October 16, 2008 8:42 AM
Posted on October 16, 2008 08:42