We went to church Wednesday night, and our prayers were answered Thursday morning when Mann called.

Everyone has been so nice. They've brought us so much we haven't wanted for anything. It's all just a miracle to me.

One of my niece's husband worked on an oil rig, and I imagine that is the first thing that will get running again.

My husband and I used to visit New Orleans every couple of months. It's hard to imagine such a unique city will never be the same again.

[Mann has not been the familys only benefactor. Members of Talladega Creek Baptist Church and Pastor Ivan Fuller have brought food, and Terry Ferguson and Martha Sherbert have brought whole prepared meals.] Everyone has been so nice, ... Theyve brought us so much we havent wanted for anything. Its all just a miracle to me.

My brother went to New Orleans when he was 19, ... Hes 72 now.