As requested, I am forwarding this to everybody I can; it is long and I apologize for that.  This is yet another option to send help to the victims of Katrina.  Donations of goods are requested, which is nice for those who might hesitate to send a check.  Please keep praying, but these people need so much more than prayers at this time.  Thank you.

 

From: "amandathille" <amandathille@...>

> Date: Thu Sep 1, 2005 4:43:01 PM US/Eastern

> To: cathswap@yahoogroups.com

> Subject: [cathswap] URGENT HELP IS NEEDED FOR KATRINA VICTIMS!!!

>

> BEFORE I BEGIN, LET ME APOLOGIZE FOR MISSPELLED WORDS (I am lost

> without spell check). I am begging you to please open your hearts,

> not your check books, and help these people. I live here in South

> Louisiana. Fortunately, we were spared. Our town is hosting

> victims and their families and still getting more each day. Where

> they will all go is yet to be seen.

>

> BUT HERE IS MY PLEA: There are many people without clothes or

> shoes. When they left they didn't bring anything with them except

> the clothes on their backs. There is a pregnaunt women with 6 weeks

> left to go who has nothing to wear. Children who are sad because

> they left their favorite dolls and trucks at home.

>

> If you have anything, clothes, shoes, underwear, toys, books, etc.,

> you can spare please send it to me and our family will distribute it

> to these families in need. They are in need of everything, physical

> and spiritual right now. Extra Bibles or rossaries, cards and notes

> of prayers, letting them know someone cares. These people are

> disoriented and confused as to how they will survive. I am asking

> God's Angles on earth to help these people, please. The things we

> take for granted like toothpaste, toothbrushes, even soap are needed.

>

> If you can help, please send these items with a letter of

> encouragement to these families to:

>

> Amanda Thille

> 1066 L'anse De Tate Road

> Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586

>

>

> Things that are needed:

>

> BIBLES

> ROSSERARIES

> PRAYER CARDS

>

> Diapers

> Wipes

> ALL BABY PRODUCTS

> Rice cereal

> baby food

> formula

> bottles

> sippy cups

> tooth paste

> tooth brushes for children and adults

> shampoo

> conditioner

> deodorant

> female hygine products

> soap

> shaving cream

> disposseable razors

> clorox wipes

> non parishable items

> juice in boxes

> toys

> books

> coloring books and colors

> can goods

> all paper products

>

>

> maturnity clothes

> clothing of all sizes for men, women and children

> baby blankets

> blankets

> pillows

>

> some people have pets with no way to feed them so be kind to God's

> creatures too.

>

> IF YOU HAVE A DOLLAR TREE NEAR YOU, THAT IS THE BEST PLACE TO START.

> WE BOUGHT COLORING BOOKS AND COLORS YESTERDAY FOR A FEW OF THE KIDS

> AND ARE PLANNING TO GO GET TOILITRIES TODAY. Money is okay to send

> and I will get these items for them but I'ld rather a note and a box

> of supplies from you. Its more personal and puts HIS LOVE in it.

>

> MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND IF YOU EVER NEED MAY THERE BE A FAMILY

> TO HELP YOU!!!

>

> In His Name,

>

> Amanda Thille

> Wife of David and mother of Katelyn(10), Gaige(6), Jilian(4) and

> Gabrielle(21 months)

>

 

I checked to verify the validity of the adress, and this is the reply I received: