Story of the day

Last month, some Vietnamese Americans going to a shrine/festival in Missouri were in a terrible bus accident, killing 17 and injuring over 40.

from WhispersInTheLoggiaBlog:

With another 43 pilgrims injured in the wreck, as the month-mark approaches today's Dallas Morning News visited with those still recovering in area hospitals, and the local folks who've been "knocking themselves out" in the effort to help:

Every day, for example, volunteers deliver plates of Vietnamese food to sons and daughters of 78-year-old Hoa Pham, recovering from head trauma at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Ms. Pham's children also have received help with hotel and gas costs. They've had regular visits from priests and lay people, who pop into their mother's room for prayers and counseling.

"I would like to thank the Catholic community of Dallas," said Son Vu, a Houston machinist and one of Mrs. Pham's 13 children. "They have given wonderful support."

Those who have been a part of the effort say they've been inspired by the survivors and family members.

The DallasNews coverage is found HERE.
The Chronical story of the memorial mass is here and HERE.