Reflection+at+Commissioning+service

My name is Kris Gibson and I am a senior katrina veteran. I am here to talk about my experience last year and why i decided to return Biloxi MS. Let me first say that being on the katrina team last year was one of the greatest experience i've ever had. I was given the opportunity to see the devastion of New Orleans with my own eyes. I was also given the opportunity to listen to the storiesof families who lost everything during the hurrincane. Their stories were frightening and tragic but they were inspiring. The one thing that touched me the most was that even though they suffer a tremendous lost they were still humble, kind, not bitter. They help me appreciate the things i have in life. They also help me have a mindset of being merciful- to help other when help is needed regardless of where it is needed. The team and I repaired many things down there. If there was another to go back to Biloxi MS I will take it in a heartbeat. Some may say I'm wasting my time again for something that doesnt affect me. But I would say to them try putting yourslelf in their shoes. How would you survive when everything you have is lost and never to return? Whos going to help repair what you lost and can no longer get it back? How can go without clean clothes, toilet paper or even toothpaste? What would you say then? So with that being said if asked the question why did I return to Biloxi MS, my answer will be I enjoy helping others and showing my support for the people of Biloxi, MS. -Kris Gibson-