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Gizmo's Mom · 09-20-2008, 07:24 AM

Villette told me that people have inquired and worried about myself and others who are displaced at this time. Thought I would give an update and share some of our experience..if for nothing else, shear therapy.

I've heard on the news how they speak about the people who were caught to ride out the storm. How they had enough warning and should have listened. We did listen. My boss would not give out our paychecks that weretwo days early unless a mandatory evacuation was called. God, where to start.

Our car broke down 30 minutes away from town and we rode out the storm in Vidor with the kids dad and his wife. Funny thing about evacuating, people who know nothing about it would think no big deal, make you a hotel reservation, leave town a few days, then come home. That's the way it is..sometimes.

We rode out the storm watching the devastation from their garage as long as we could, taking bets on which tree would fall where. As the storm was at it's peak there was more of a "This is it..there's nothing we can do now" attitude. At that time you are in too much shock at what you are seeing before your eyes to even cry. You are just frozen in time.

The electricity went right away, transformers lit up the sky like fireworks. In the distance of the flickering light you could see the water starting to rise down the street. Myself, my two specialneeds children, thekids dad and his wife, their two dogs and 3wk old puppies, were there in the dark. No lights, water, sewage. I remember finally getting my brother on the cell in the next town and telling him we were gonna have to get in the car and try ro make it to the highway and just drive..my blood pressure was thru the roof, I was in survival mode. He told me the house they had just built was completely under water in Bridge City and that he and his wife had spent the night under an overpass with Remy, their old Golden Retriever. This news of this just brought it all home and I snapped when myknees hit the mud I was standing in. It was real.

I told him I loved him there on the phone, hung up and put what I could scrounge in hte car along with the dogs and my two kids and hit the highway, dodging barricades. For 2 hours we had to drive slow and doge water, trees, and trash on the highway..stopping in every town praying for a vacancy. We ended up here in Waco.

I have spent the bill money that was to go on the bills that couldn't be paid because of the Gustav evac. I had two pay the first 4 day here in the hotel before Fema picked it up. The dogs are both sick with diarreah, the vet here felt so bad for the condition they were in I wasn't even charged for their care. I have tried to pick up some stuff at the dollar store that we could eat he in the room without eating take out. After the trying to get the kids meds,of which are many filled, I do not even know if I have the gas to get home when we are able to.

All I know about my town that's 2 miles from Port Arthur is we got more wind damge than water, I know nothing about my house. Things start rolling thru your mind.. I know the clinic my kids go to is under water, how will we get refills, they have all their records. Somebody slap me now.

You go your whole life a very private person, minding your own business and helping others when you can. I pray for all of us that are living the daily stress and heartbrake of the aftermath of this storm. Catostrophic is just a word unless you've witnessed it first hand.

Right now I'm still in shock and don't know what tomorrow brings. I've always felt that worry showed a lack of faith..I'll have to pray on that one. I am grateful for the motel room. Heck, I don't even know where Waco is on the map, we were just driving. I did get ahold of fema to inquire about the monatary assistance for food and gas and medical needs..I was reforred to the Red Cross and The United Way..was even given the number to the local food bank..it was closed. Red Cross said they don't handle help with money and referred me back to fema that "they would take care of us"..

I am truly sorry for the poor me trip I seem to have set off on, just needed to talk I know many others are in our shoes and even worse. It just doesn't seem real. We will get thru this, everyone who has suffered devastation with this storm, you are not alone and I pray for us all.

bchgirl · 09-20-2008, 07:45 AM

I am so incredibly sorry. I hear strength in your post that you probably don't feel. I can't possibly imagine what you are going through nor countless others. Hug your family and fur babies...they are what is most important.

Sending prayers.

brunosmom · 09-20-2008, 07:50 AM

I am so sorry for everything you are going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! I hope that your house is ok. I am sure that everything will work out for the best!

I was watching the news last night and it about made me sick. They were talking about a football game that was supposed to be this weekend. They said that many hotels were booked because of it and many evacs. were being forced out of the hotel because of reservations. i was in shock that people would actually make these people who have nowhere to go leave because of a football game.

bella_mia_hairy · 09-20-2008, 08:18 AM

Im sorry to hear about what Ike has done to your family and many other people and not only in texas. The national news channels do not even mention the devastation that Ike has cause throughout the county.

I live in NW INdiana were the the counties have been declared disasters also. and in parts of Illinois have also been declared disasters and are all displaced with no where to go. and FEMA tells them they will have to wait until they are done in Texas. People have 6-8ft of water in their homes, businesses and churches. We ourselves only suffered 2ft of water in our home and count our blessings, everyday!!!!!

Gizmo's Mom · 09-20-2008, 08:22 AM

Don't know about the strong part hun, I'm pretty much running on auto pilot right now. I'm very thankful for computer access. People ARE having to motel hop. They are checking in and out here every day..all hours of the night. You just take what you can get and be thankful. The room We are in is a done deal and open for us for however long we need it. It just worked out that way. I am learning more and more about myself tho, getting the help for Bubba and Gizmo was the first thing when we got here. Just trying to get my thoughts together and concentrate on things that need to be done. I appreciate your prayers and well wishes.

MyLadies · 09-20-2008, 09:38 AM

My thoughts & prayers are with you too.

Stay strong.

Zanders' mom · 09-20-2008, 09:57 AM

I'm sitting here reading this with tears in my eyes. I wish you could feel the biiiig hug for strength I am sending you, prayers too. We are still without electric power, here, however.... I would like to know how we as yt family can help you

God be with you!

fufufashions · 09-20-2008, 10:23 AM

Oh, Denise! I am SOOOOOOOOO sorry to hear about your horrible experience! Stay strong!! Please let us help out even if you just need someone to talk to!!
We were without power for 6 days and it was NOT an experience i want to go through again. I am just so glad you were able to get out of Vidor to higher ground with your kids and furbabies!!
We are sending (((HUGS)))) and prayers for you sweetie!!

chachi · 09-20-2008, 10:30 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you

yorkiepup2 · 09-20-2008, 10:55 AM

Oh, Denise..........I'm so sorry that you and your family have to go through this! I'm glad you're all okay.........stay strong Hon, your kids and furbabies need you. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

red98vett · 09-20-2008, 12:41 PM

Denise - I'm feeling your pain and know you're hurting really bad -

Just reading what you just wrote gave me chills. You had to deal with evacuating - children - the dogs being sick ...no food - no help from the government ....the list goes on and on....OMG the stress and financial consequences are horrendous......I can't imagine how you must be feeling inside - Not to mention - your home. Not knowing if you even have a home has to be one of the hardest things anyone can go thru

I'm in houston seeing the aftermath first hand but you're actually in worse shape than most people I know

... I want to help - I just left a message on your home page.

PS....Denise you are going to have gas money - I promise you.... so please take that off your mind.

People here are wonderful and have pulled together before ....you need your friends and we're here.

TootiesMom · 09-20-2008, 01:00 PM

how horrible this is for you... I wish there was more we could do to ease this burden on you. Bless You, your skin babies and fur babies... If there is anything I can do to help you, I wish I could....
Bless You!
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Gizmo's Mom · 09-20-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Denise - I'm feeling your pain and know you're hurting really bad -

Just reading what you just wrote gave me chills. You had to deal with evacuating - children - the dogs being sick ...no food - no help from the government ....the list goes on and on....OMG the stress and financial consequences are horrendous......I can't imagine how you must be feeling inside - Not to mention - your home. Not knowing if you even have a home has to be one of the hardest things anyone can go thru

I'm in houston seeing the aftermath first hand but you're actually in worse shape than most people I know

... I want to help - I just left a message on your home page.

PS....Denise you are going to have gas money - I promise you.... so please take that off your mind.

People here are wonderful and have pulled together before ....you need your friends and we're here.

You are all being so nice. Villette that is my biggest worry right now. My money is going fast. I know I don't have enough to get home when it is time. I put it out there and now I have to have the whevos to finish it. I'm almost broke V, I bought some lunch meat, bread, chips, and pop tarts to munch on hoping we would find out our town has electricity any day. My Mom said she found out that they are worrying about Bridge City electricity first...have you seen the amount of damage to Bridge City?.. It is hard to say all that without seeming like so many of the others who have come on this site begging. Sister I'm in a bad place right now. Home seems so far away. Didn't want people being misled thinking I have small children with me. I call them my "children" but they are grown and special needs..24 and 26. Andy's is physical and Amy's is mental. Don't know why I threw that in but don't want anyone thinking they were misled.

I started the thread for what it was, some communication with the "outside world" and the replies have been so kind.

Baby Blessing · 09-20-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo's Mom

You are all being so nice. Villette that is my biggest worry right now. My money is going fast. I know I don't have enough to get home when it is time. I put it out there and now I have to have the whevos to finish it. I'm almost broke V, I bought some lunch meat, bread, chips, and pop tarts to munch on hoping we would find out our town has electricity any day. My Mom said she found out that they are worrying about Bridge City electricity first...have you seen the amount of damage to Bridge City?.. It is hard to say all that without seeming like so many of the others who have come on this site begging. Sister I'm in a bad place right now. Home seems so far away. Didn't want people being misled thinking I have small children with me. I call them my "children" but they are grown and special needs..24 and 26. Andy's is physical and Amy's is mental. Don't know why I threw that in but don't want anyone thinking they were misled.

I started the thread for what it was, some communication with the "outside world" and the replies have been so kind.

Denise, please check your pm, please get back to us.
prayers for you all there. We too want to help you, not much but every little bit helps.
hugs, jack and patti

BLEU BOY BARBER · 09-20-2008, 02:15 PM

I would like to help you as well... Please pm me!

HUGS AND I AM PRAYING IF YOU ARE IN WACO I AM 35 MIN FROM YOU PLEASE STAY STRONG I can meet you if need be

HUGS

Texas people are great one day at a time.

09-20-2008, 07:24 AM	#1
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	To all the refugees where ever you are.. Villette told me that people have inquired and worried about myself and others who are displaced at this time. Thought I would give an update and share some of our experience..if for nothing else, shear therapy. I've heard on the news how they speak about the people who were caught to ride out the storm. How they had enough warning and should have listened. We did listen. My boss would not give out our paychecks that weretwo days early unless a mandatory evacuation was called. God, where to start. Our car broke down 30 minutes away from town and we rode out the storm in Vidor with the kids dad and his wife. Funny thing about evacuating, people who know nothing about it would think no big deal, make you a hotel reservation, leave town a few days, then come home. That's the way it is..sometimes. We rode out the storm watching the devastation from their garage as long as we could, taking bets on which tree would fall where. As the storm was at it's peak there was more of a "This is it..there's nothing we can do now" attitude. At that time you are in too much shock at what you are seeing before your eyes to even cry. You are just frozen in time. The electricity went right away, transformers lit up the sky like fireworks. In the distance of the flickering light you could see the water starting to rise down the street. Myself, my two specialneeds children, thekids dad and his wife, their two dogs and 3wk old puppies, were there in the dark. No lights, water, sewage. I remember finally getting my brother on the cell in the next town and telling him we were gonna have to get in the car and try ro make it to the highway and just drive..my blood pressure was thru the roof, I was in survival mode. He told me the house they had just built was completely under water in Bridge City and that he and his wife had spent the night under an overpass with Remy, their old Golden Retriever. This news of this just brought it all home and I snapped when myknees hit the mud I was standing in. It was real. I told him I loved him there on the phone, hung up and put what I could scrounge in hte car along with the dogs and my two kids and hit the highway, dodging barricades. For 2 hours we had to drive slow and doge water, trees, and trash on the highway..stopping in every town praying for a vacancy. We ended up here in Waco. I have spent the bill money that was to go on the bills that couldn't be paid because of the Gustav evac. I had two pay the first 4 day here in the hotel before Fema picked it up. The dogs are both sick with diarreah, the vet here felt so bad for the condition they were in I wasn't even charged for their care. I have tried to pick up some stuff at the dollar store that we could eat he in the room without eating take out. After the trying to get the kids meds,of which are many filled, I do not even know if I have the gas to get home when we are able to. All I know about my town that's 2 miles from Port Arthur is we got more wind damge than water, I know nothing about my house. Things start rolling thru your mind.. I know the clinic my kids go to is under water, how will we get refills, they have all their records. Somebody slap me now. You go your whole life a very private person, minding your own business and helping others when you can. I pray for all of us that are living the daily stress and heartbrake of the aftermath of this storm. Catostrophic is just a word unless you've witnessed it first hand. Right now I'm still in shock and don't know what tomorrow brings. I've always felt that worry showed a lack of faith..I'll have to pray on that one. I am grateful for the motel room. Heck, I don't even know where Waco is on the map, we were just driving. I did get ahold of fema to inquire about the monatary assistance for food and gas and medical needs..I was reforred to the Red Cross and The United Way..was even given the number to the local food bank..it was closed. Red Cross said they don't handle help with money and referred me back to fema that "they would take care of us".. I am truly sorry for the poor me trip I seem to have set off on, just needed to talk I know many others are in our shoes and even worse. It just doesn't seem real. We will get thru this, everyone who has suffered devastation with this storm, you are not alone and I pray for us all.

09-20-2008, 07:45 AM	#2
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I am so incredibly sorry. I hear strength in your post that you probably don't feel. I can't possibly imagine what you are going through nor countless others. Hug your family and fur babies...they are what is most important. Sending prayers. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-20-2008, 07:50 AM	#3
brunosmom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tupelo, OK, US Posts: 418 Blog Entries: 1	I am so sorry for everything you are going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! I hope that your house is ok. I am sure that everything will work out for the best! I was watching the news last night and it about made me sick. They were talking about a football game that was supposed to be this weekend. They said that many hotels were booked because of it and many evacs. were being forced out of the hotel because of reservations. i was in shock that people would actually make these people who have nowhere to go leave because of a football game. __________________ Bruno & Baylee My big Pit Babies Simba Lefty Lolli Windsor "There are NO bad dogs....Just bad owners!!"

09-20-2008, 08:18 AM	#4
bella_mia_hairy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: IN Posts: 507	Im sorry to hear about what Ike has done to your family and many other people and not only in texas. The national news channels do not even mention the devastation that Ike has cause throughout the county. I live in NW INdiana were the the counties have been declared disasters also. and in parts of Illinois have also been declared disasters and are all displaced with no where to go. and FEMA tells them they will have to wait until they are done in Texas. People have 6-8ft of water in their homes, businesses and churches. We ourselves only suffered 2ft of water in our home and count our blessings, everyday!!!!! __________________ *Proud Momma* to Isabella: Mia Francesca Hairy Winston Prince Lorenzo Chloe Poopette Sheik Rudolfo Valentino

09-20-2008, 09:57 AM	#7
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	I'm sitting here reading this with tears in my eyes. I wish you could feel the biiiig hug for strength I am sending you, prayers too. We are still without electric power, here, however.... I would like to know how we as yt family can help you God be with you! __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!

09-20-2008, 08:22 AM	#5
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	Don't know about the strong part hun, I'm pretty much running on auto pilot right now. I'm very thankful for computer access. People ARE having to motel hop. They are checking in and out here every day..all hours of the night. You just take what you can get and be thankful. The room We are in is a done deal and open for us for however long we need it. It just worked out that way. I am learning more and more about myself tho, getting the help for Bubba and Gizmo was the first thing when we got here. Just trying to get my thoughts together and concentrate on things that need to be done. I appreciate your prayers and well wishes.

09-20-2008, 09:38 AM	#6
MyLadies No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,218	My thoughts & prayers are with you too. Stay strong.

09-20-2008, 10:23 AM	#8
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	Oh, Denise! I am SOOOOOOOOO sorry to hear about your horrible experience! Stay strong!! Please let us help out even if you just need someone to talk to!! We were without power for 6 days and it was NOT an experience i want to go through again. I am just so glad you were able to get out of Vidor to higher ground with your kids and furbabies!! We are sending (((HUGS)))) and prayers for you sweetie!! __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

09-20-2008, 10:30 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My thoughts and prayers are with you __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#10
yorkiepup2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 789	Oh, Denise..........I'm so sorry that you and your family have to go through this! I'm glad you're all okay.........stay strong Hon, your kids and furbabies need you. My thoughts and prayers are with you! __________________ Kali and Nikki's Mommy

09-20-2008, 12:41 PM	#11
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Denise - I'm feeling your pain and know you're hurting really bad - Just reading what you just wrote gave me chills. You had to deal with evacuating - children - the dogs being sick ...no food - no help from the government ....the list goes on and on....OMG the stress and financial consequences are horrendous......I can't imagine how you must be feeling inside - Not to mention - your home. Not knowing if you even have a home has to be one of the hardest things anyone can go thru I'm in houston seeing the aftermath first hand but you're actually in worse shape than most people I know ... I want to help - I just left a message on your home page. PS....Denise you are going to have gas money - I promise you.... so please take that off your mind. People here are wonderful and have pulled together before ....you need your friends and we're here. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE! Last edited by red98vett; 09-20-2008 at 12:45 PM. Reason: added a PS

09-20-2008, 01:00 PM	#12
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	how horrible this is for you... I wish there was more we could do to ease this burden on you. Bless You, your skin babies and fur babies... If there is anything I can do to help you, I wish I could.... Bless You! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

09-20-2008, 02:15 PM	#15
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	I would like to help you as well... Please pm me! HUGS AND I AM PRAYING IF YOU ARE IN WACO I AM 35 MIN FROM YOU PLEASE STAY STRONG I can meet you if need be HUGS Texas people are great one day at a time. __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents