Help us fill a dire need.

Fair day, all.

I am the Sorceress JoHaunna and I am pleased to speak to you, today. 'Tis the first free time I have had since the hurricanes ravaged Louisiana; my home state. At present, my family and I are in the process of rebuilding what was lost to us; our homes. Many of our personal belongings were lost as well, others were damaged but we were no' hit as hard as many others. 'Tis no' our way to complain but to move forward, for the past can no' be undone.

As you already know, the Warlock Gregory, my partner, is involved with many charities which serve children in need. The number of young ones in need has grown at an alarming rate since the storm and Gregory is working feverishly to accomodate those needs. Some of you may think we only serve children who become victims of other-worldly fiends but that is no' the case. We attempt to reach out to as many others as we can, victims of child abuse; addicts (there are so many); and children without parental guidance and safe haven.

The charities Gregory chairs are near depleted of funds and inventory, and we understand that other chairitable foundations are in the same dire straits. I am here today to appeal to all to lend a helping hand, whether with time, money, and/or food and clothing. Certainly, there are certain organizations more dear to our hearts, those we are associated with, but no one organization is more deserving than the next, so 'tis your choice to which one you donate.

I have read some of the e-mail that comes across Dream Teller's desk and we realize that many, many gracious people have given more than their share and some are stretched thin, from former donations. 'Tis what I cherish; the caring and concern of people who give out of the goodness of their hearts. We understand how a family's budget can be stretched so that there is no extra to give, and to those who are at that point, we thank you, for all that you have done in the past.

In difficult times such as these, we appeal no' only to our God, but to all Supreme Beings worshipped by every faith. And we encourage all who are faithful to a particular religion to pray for the children who are desperately in need; regardless of that need. I encourage you to urge your friends, family, and co-workers to begin a prayer chain; to join hands, and open your hearts and minds. If you watch the news you know that many cities along the southern coastline are still struggling to get back to normal and many families are still displaced, without jobs, and other neccessities.

While some of you have protested you are weary of hearing about the storm disasters, know that those who suffered through them are far more weary of living it. Merci (thank you), JoHaunna.