I learned a lot from the hurricane. I learned determination, dedication and sacrifice. I?m not glad it happened, but I?m glad for what it did for me. |
I was able to fly in a plane for the first time and see a snow flurry. |
I?m here representing all the people from the state. |
That was the biggest blessing from the hurricane. |
There was a lot of uncertainty. Then all you could do was sit and watch the news. You felt powerless. |
This is where I scribbled on the walls when I was little. This is where I took my first steps. All that?s gone. I grew up, partly by choice, partly because of the Katrina storm. |
We?re going to take the risk. |
When you evacuate, it?s not a neat and clean thing. You?re just scrambling to get everything ready. |