More amazing than Katrina happening that long ago is that there is still so much work left to do to restore things to a pre-Katrina order.

I kinda understand. I mean, there were people I didn't hear from after the storm, that I knew fairly well in High School or previous jobs, till a year or so later and the relief I felt knowing they were alright was great. As far as my dearest friends and family? ...yeah. Going so long without knowing would have been awful.