Our Hearts Are With You, Texas

Again we pause for our fellow Americans. This time we think of our brothers and sisters along the Texas coastline, particularly those along the outlying islands of the Galveston area. They were hard hit not only by Hurricane Ike but also by water that preceded and followed Ike's enormous path. Our thoughts and prayers reach out to the rescue workers, the victims and their families and government officials who are coordinating the efforts to restore order.