39 That Fled Katrina Cram Into Pa. Home

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39 That Fled Katrina Cram Into Pa. Home

Wednesday September 7, 2005 11:01 AM

By MARK SCOLFORO

Associated Press Writer

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) - Patricia Edwards' home is virtually bursting at the seams.

After taking in 39 of her relatives fleeing Hurricane Katrina - 20 adults and 19 children - the washing machine runs nearly nonstop, mattresses are everywhere and meals require restaurant-sized pots.

Edwards, a New Orleans native who works as a machinist, opened her home to all her extended family after her mother told her they had nowhere to turn.

``I said, 'Wait a minute, stop right now.' I didn't think twice: 'Bring them all, I don't care,''' she said. They showed up a few hours before dawn Sunday.

The Edwardses and their family are now living ``like sardines in the can,'' she said. But surprisingly, there is order amid the madness - thanks to the continual cleaning and organization, and plenty of food.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5261365,00.html

[liberal N proud]

1. Family, this is what it is all about.

These are real family values

[Quakerfriend]

2. Very nice story. She has a beautiful heart.

[Skittles]

3. I hope she has good neighbors

I would help a neighbor struggling like this

[Southpaw Bookworm]

4. How long before some homeowner's association

Starts charging fines for having too many people in one house?