a bit of good news

After several days of uncertainty, my dear friend Filomena found out that her brother and his family safely made their way to Baton Rouge. Unfortunately, their home in New Orleans was destroyed but at least they're safe.

The kicker: They've been "adopted" by a local Girl Scout troop who showered them with gifts and cards of support. It's amazing how a small, thoughtful gesture from a group of little girls with some crayons and construction paper can rescue a family -- and all of us -- from such despair.