For many people, it is hard to believe that there is still so much work to be done to assist those whose lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Katrina. After six-months of struggle, there are emerging reasons for some to hope for a brighter future. One such person is Coevie Lameuse, who relayed her story to us from inside her FEMA trailer.

Born and raised on a farm in Tollitown, Mississippi where she picked cotton, Coevie moved to Biloxi in 1975 to take care of her aging grandmother. Now, years later, she lives alone and doesn't get out too much because she is dependent upon a walker to get around. When Katrina struck, she stayed next door with her brother and close friend. As the water rose to her shoulders, Coevie began to loudly cry out, praying for the Lord to save her. She survived, but her close friend did not -- despite her brother's attempts to save her.

Coevie has no children, and her insurance is not covering her loss. Therefore, she is completely dependent on volunteers, and funding from Hope Force International to get back into her home again. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your willingness to partner together, which enables us to continue to bring hope through compassionate action to those in great need.