[Mann has not been the family's 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, ... They've brought us so much we haven't wanted for anything. It's all just a miracle to me.

And I want to thank Mann for what she did. It's hard to believe how kind hearted everyone has been.

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

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.

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.