Good News!!!

Merck donates $1 million
Lowe's adds another million
ING's U.S. Operations Contribute $1 Million
Xerox to Donate More Than $2 Million in Cash, Equipment, Services
Australia offers $10 million in aid
More than 30 of the evacuees are staying with Hamilton resident Darlene Rutledge in her three-bedroom Seventh Street apartment
Networks unite for Katrina telethon
Best Buy matching in-store contributions
WalMart and GE have each pledged 15 million.

via ASV

New Orleans Couple Reunited With Baby
Miracle reunion: 'This is how awesome God is"Katrina victims' prayer answeredBrothers come to rescue of stranded neighboursRaymond Arroyo, Mother Angelica and Hurricane Katrina
A Mother's Prayers AnsweredStories of joy emerge, even from chaosChicago Man Gives Loft To Evacuated Family

via Michelle Malkin

Let me add my own bit of good news. The Astrodome had 2500 volunteers show up yesterday!!!!!! 1000 on Friday! They had had so many people dropping off donations that they had to ask them to stop because of the traffic jam! They asked them to instead drop them off at donation centers (which are EVERYWHERE you turn in this town) so they can be taken down in one swoop.

I am very proud of my city right now. VERY PROUD. And I can tell you from personal discussions with the victims of hurrican Katrina, these people are VERY grateful. They feel that this country truly does love them. I heard that over and over.

So don't let the naysayers get you down. We are a wonderful people. The light will chase away the darkness my friends.

Don't ever doubt that.

Ever.