From what we can tell, it appears the lightning hit a tree next to us, came down and came out of the tree and just into some nails that were driven into the cabin to hold the logs together.

All of us were hoping for four big Christmas presents under the tree in Baghdad. It didn't happen.

This is of huge concern to us as we are beginning to see an exponential increase in tree mortality - up to 40% in some areas.

It landed on top of him and pinned him against a tree.

This is an event to get people familiar with The Gardens and provide some educational background in tree planting and such. We're going to do some planting, but it's less of a workday and more of a day to celebrate the Earth.

Wanda came bringing in a six-foot live Christmas tree for us and it was already decorated. That was a blessing to us. We just thank God every day for bringing us through the storm and we thank Him for everyone who has given us clothes, food, support and prayers. One day, we'll go back to New Orleans and repair our house. It's home, but living here is the next best thing.