The Internet is a wonderful thing. It allows people to communicate over vast distances, sometimes without benefit of ever having actually met.
A few years ago, I created a listserv for members of my mother’s side of the family. At the time there were plans for a family reunion in the works and I thought it might aid in the organizing.
Years later and since many family reside in Louisiana, that same list serves to connect distant relatives spread out across the country as we try to find out how family members are managing during the aftermath of Katrina.
The past two days have brought good news. A great many of them evacuated to Baton Rouge, where they are safe and in the care of other relatives. Homes may be damaged or lost but at least people are safe. There are still one or two unaccounted for however and we are keeping them in our prayers.
Ironically, the Internet also brought news of a relative I didn’t even know I had. Reading another blog, we found another member of the Nero clan. Small world.
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hey uncle bernie :) just checking up on you to see if you’re still around, i’ve been m.i.a. for months, due to busy work schedule, my daughter’s school and other activities she’s involved in.
me and a cousin are suppose to be tracking our ancestry roots i know i haven’t gotten anywhere but i may need to use the internet more to communicate and find more relatives.
take care :)
So you are related? I’m glad you two finally connected. And I hope Clarence and his/your family get the help they need.
Bernie, this is great news. I’ve been very worried about friends and family in that region as well. The listserv was a great idea. Thankfully all are safe.