In August, 2005 I would be torn away from the life I once lived. All of my efforts in achieving most of my goals, such as, getting the job I wanted with Orleans Parish School board, becoming an ordained minister, having a daughter I desired made my life whole and complete. Just when I thought I was closer to the life I was destined to have, it was interrupted by Hurricane Katrina. It wouldn't be long before I discover that this transition could either make you or break you. Although I was fortunate not to lose any
loved ones during the course of the storm, there are those that my heart goes out to, who did. I believe that no one's memory of their loved one should be this way. We all suspect to have a memory of our loved ones dying at old age and prayerfully in the LORD. My definition of grief is mixed emotions that surfaces when situations in our life that is unexpected and we simply don't know how to relate to them.

My hats go off to those who refuse to allow grief to overtake them. In the year 2007, two years after the storm, I began loving this new life that was being created. I was working, I found a new church home, and my husband had his dream job. Life was good inspite of the storm. We were happy. Until my precious daughter Hannah Brown at the age of five years old went home to be with the LORD. If you ask me, do I have closure in her death, I will tell you NO! But I can say to you that I do have closure as to where she is. When we deal with the passing of our loved ones, that are fine, but we aren't! In the midst of this very dark season in my life, with so many questions and confusion, there would be help up the road. Speaking of divine appointment. My mother had scheduled an appointment with Asset Building Network, to receive help for a utility bill. Most community services I have received help from after the storm served in one specific area. It did not matter if you were crying in the course of your interview; they were determined not to even go there, they would rather stay professional and not express comfort even when your life is on the line. But this Community service agency, was more than just assisting you financially, but spiritually as well. After enquiring about how I can receive financial assistance along with my mom, I was not turn away, I was embraced with a sense of concerned people who showed Compassion. That week I was assisted. In conversation we ended up talking about Hannah, before I could finished the story Ms Glory took my hand and began to pray for my Strength and Peace in God. And from that day forward when I would come in to the office she would pray for me. I found Ms. Glory to be a woman of GOD, who is committed to our Father's business and her desire was that the total man be made whole. After time passed, she called me about possibly talking I with a Counselor that would be working with me. I asked myself, what can I gain from these sessions? I know how to apply the word of God, I know how to speak the word and get results but what I was lacking in this Season of my life was an outside Ear and an open Spirit, someone who would listen without judgment or hidden motives. I found my sessions to be the most rewarding experience and an opportunity to press on. So I say to those who are here, support Asset Building Network in their endeavors to continue building upon what we have heard here today.

We thank GOD for the services of Asset Building Network to make this world a better place!