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Where in the World is The Debutaunt?

I have been working on a project with my firm at the Reliant Center with thousands of evacuees. It's been hard as hell. Challenging beyond belief and very draining.

I have been busting my ass.

And I have been doing a damn great job.

That's about all I'm going to say about that.

I may have to go back, but for now, I am just grateful for what I have in my life.

But the volunteers and workers from the Red Cross are unbelievable. No matter what people are saying/screaming, they remain calm and kind. Don't know about FEMA or any other agency, but the Red Cross kicks MAJOR ass!!!!

Our workers are amazing. My company is amazing. And a sweet woman named Diane is the most amazing of all.

She showed up as a volunteer to help me with a pretty menial task. I mentioned to her how some of us were able to get a chiropractic adjustment from some volunteer interns. She told me she was a liscensed massage therapist and that she actually wished she could have volunteered her services.

I jumped at the chance to get her to help us.

She had her own massage chair and set up shop in the break area. The workers were busting their butts all day, and running on E for days.

And then they found Diane. Or actually she found us.

The last volunteer I saw her massaging was crying. I knew exactly why. No reason, just drained. I felt exactly the same way and found myself in tears nearly every night when I came home. Exhausted. I'm going to be on overtime for the rest of this week as I worked about 50+ hours in 5 days.

She massaged employees and volunteers all day long. For free.

It's people like Diane and the many employees and volunteers that I worked with will make me remember how much care there was going on in Houston.

Yes, it was hard work and some were not happy with our services, but so many smiles and thank yous will always make up for it.

So many stories. I hope to have some time to tell you all about them. But for now, I work.

Peace to all.

Posted by debutaunt at September 11, 2005 11:37 PM