Moving and Memphis Adventures: Plans Shmlans

Many things happen in life and sometimes you did not plan for the next adventure. I did not plan this next adventure, but I am embarking on Saturday for an experience I will surely remember forever.

Gustav is just a tropical storm right now. It is heading straight for the one place who doesn't need or want it - New Orleans. Just 3 years ago they had Katrina and they are still working on the damage from that deadly storm. Now, in just days, another storm could devastate this already fragile city. I am going to be there.

Bright Horizons has a center in New Orleans and they are in need of support from other centers. Two coworkers and I have decided we would like to be part of that support. I had plans to go to Chicago but sometimes, like I said - plans are unnecessary because you don't always plan for what life has to throw at you.

I think I am ready for this adventure and I cannot wait to head south. We will be leaving Saturday afternoon and hopefully we will be home Tuesday night or Wednesday. If not, Thursday sounds good as well! I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day, but in your festivities keep the many people who CANNOT evacuate even when it's mandatory. The 25 children we will be looking over and helping feel safe are children of hospital parents who must stay behind ... They have no choice. They are not crazy, stupid, or insane ... these are people who are doing what they need to do. That is why I am going. I need to do this - so please, keep my coworkers and myself in your prayers as well. Pray that this storm does not become the next Katrina. Pray that everyone escapes unscathed and healthy. New Orleans needs your prayers - and now, I do too!

Track the storm here .

Thank you for your prayers. I'll update you all as soon as I return!

!!!Here are some pictures from my trip to New Orleans LAST August!!!

(we went at the return of tourism and now i'm heading back for an altogether different reason)