From Tuscaloosa to New Orleans

The ride from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans was pretty uneventful. We did however get some real summer weather with temperatures in the mid-nineties. Meanwhile, back at home, the temperature was barely 70 degrees with more rain and cloudy skies. One can almost feel the summer slipping away in the northeast.

Driving on I-10 heading west into the city, you can get a sense of the ongoing rebirth of the city in the almost four years since Katrina. There are definitely noticeable improvements, at least on the surface. There is still a long way to go. But it is so important that this amazing place continues it renaissance.

So we finally arrived in New Orleans to see our sons, daughter in-law, grandson, in-laws, and friends. It is special being in a home with a young child. Our grandson is 22-months old. There is something to be said for the sounds of a young child in a home, from the pitter-patter of footsteps to the joys of playing with mommy and daddy. As parents, we are always hoping that our children experience success, however they may define it, love, wherever they find it, and peace, from whatever spiritual guides they discover.