To the People of New Orleans

Photo: Eric Block/MercyCorps

When you think there is no more hope for you and it seems that every effort is useless, keep in mind that the greatness of person is not to fall, but to stand up after each fall. We all meet our misfortune with the greatest sorrow, but we can all share sadness and suffer between each other and make it last less.

Be brave and believe. Be patient and persisting and the part of our happiness will substitute the part of your sorrow. Don’t let the tragedy which took away your childhood, one part of your lives and the lives of your beloved, to break you, because everything that is precious will breathe and live eternally with you.

American people helped us a lot through donations to suffer less until we reach better life. Now, we will try to help at least one of you to minimize your sorrow for at least one day. We’ll be happy to bring a little warmth in one child’s heart in this way, and we believe that someday you will bring the tenderness in some new homes, too.

That day will surely come. Live for that day.

First Agrarian Association
Medvedja Village
Trstenik Municipality
Serbia and Montenegro