Imagine losing everything

No home. No car or transportation. In need of people to help you escape. Depending on others for water and food. Not knowing the fate of relatives and friends. Not knowing what's going to happen next. Lost, disoriented, surviving among others who are also disoriented and lost. No anchor to life as you've known it. Total depression taking over your mind.

Perhaps you're holding onto one or more of your children. You fear for them more than for your own survival. Tears pour down your face and you may wonder why God has done this to you.

It's the worst nightmare imaginable. You are totally helpless, depressed, fearful, and in need of being held, comforted, and told everything will be all right.

You don't see all the stuff on television. You don't know what's being done to help. All you know is fear, wet, misery, and unimaginable dread for you and yours.

We here on our keyboards feel empathy, cry, empathize, and wish we could fix it and make it all well.

Thousands of people were in this position during Katrina in New Orleans. The country failed them. Let's do whatever we can to be of help this time.

I can't tell anyone who to contribute to, or what govt. agency to call. But at least do this. Think about whatever small thing you can do to help. And then do it. If you live nearby and are safe, open your home. If you live far away, ask your religious leader, or a respected community leader what you can do to help.

Today, it's southeast Texas. Natural disasters like this can happen anywhere. And all we can do to help battle it is our common humanity.