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Snow Yorkies · 08-29-2005, 08:45 PM

Well, it is late Monday evening here in Lower Alambama and we have survived the worst that came our way.

We are about 90 miles north of Mobile.
The wind still howls outside my window as I write this to you all, but the most dangerous part of the storm as moved north. We have many large limbs down and have been without electricity on and off all day. It has been a long day with tornados all around us.
I still wait to hear from my youngest daughter that has two small childern and her husband. They live just outside of Hattiesburg where the Katrina's eye made her way across MS. They took refuge in Northern MS, and I can only hope it was far enough away from the storm. I have tried several times to get a hold of her and still wait to hear something. I was able to get ahold of my son-in-laws family to hear they have moved from where they sought refuge, but I don't know when they left, how they are doing, or what condition their home is in, if they have a home.

I have tried all day long to get through the phone lines. I have been very frustrated as towers are down for the cell phones and the land phones you just get a recording that they are experiencing difficulties with their systems. I know I must dig deep down to find the patience as I am not the only one worried for family members, but I have to tell you it is hard and I am beside myself in worry.
I ask all of you to continue praying for all of those that still have to pick up the pieces that this storm has left for many. As I watch the news and can only imagine what some families will have to go through as they return home, if they have homes. We have many members here that are from some of the hardest hit areas, so please remember them in your prayers.

yorkieusa · 08-29-2005, 08:50 PM

I cannot even imagine the agony of attempting to contact a family member, especially your children, and not being able to get through to them. Prayers go forth and I was wondering about you, so I am very happy you managed to post.

Frans*lil*Bia* · 08-29-2005, 09:12 PM

This is so terrible, I'm new here and don't know anyone yet personally, but I feel so bad for you and everyone else going through this. I can't even imagine the thought of not knowing if your going to be safe or not and then to not have your family close by and not being able to reach them must be so hard to deal with. I pray the lord will bring the storm to a peacefull rest very soon and that all your family will end up safe and sound. God bless and be safe!!

Marie · 08-29-2005, 09:26 PM

Sue, I cant even imagine how worry you must be awaiting news of your family. I will have your family in my prayers.

I have everyone that has suffered one way or another from this terrible Hurricane in my thoughts and prayers.

rnnw62 · 08-29-2005, 10:20 PM

Sue...Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your
family in the days ahead. I am so sad to all that this storm
is causing hardship for.

alaskayorkie · 08-29-2005, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the update. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in Katrina's path.

centralnewyorki · 08-30-2005, 05:28 AM

Sue,

I hope you've heard from your daughter by now, and that she and her family are safe. They and the millions of other people dealing with Katrina will be in my thoughts.

shecass · 08-30-2005, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow Yorkies

Well, it is late Monday evening here in Lower Alambama and we have survived the worst that came our way.

We are about 90 miles north of Mobile.
The wind still howls outside my window as I write this to you all, but the most dangerous part of the storm as moved north. We have many large limbs down and have been without electricity on and off all day. It has been a long day with tornados all around us.
I still wait to hear from my youngest daughter that has two small childern and her husband. They live just outside of Hattiesburg where the Katrina's eye made her way across MS. They took refuge in Northern MS, and I can only hope it was far enough away from the storm. I have tried several times to get a hold of her and still wait to hear something. I was able to get ahold of my son-in-laws family to hear they have moved from where they sought refuge, but I don't know when they left, how they are doing, or what condition their home is in, if they have a home.

I have tried all day long to get through the phone lines. I have been very frustrated as towers are down for the cell phones and the land phones you just get a recording that they are experiencing difficulties with their systems. I know I must dig deep down to find the patience as I am not the only one worried for family members, but I have to tell you it is hard and I am beside myself in worry.
I ask all of you to continue praying for all of those that still have to pick up the pieces that this storm has left for many. As I watch the news and can only imagine what some families will have to go through as they return home, if they have homes. We have many members here that are from some of the hardest hit areas, so please remember them in your prayers.

I hope that you have been able to get in touch with your daughter and that everyone is safe. We are in GA and we had lots of storms last night and several tornadoes touched down. None super close to us but, you always worry about it. We have lots of those big ol GA pines that have fallen on our house in the past and done damage even though we had several cut last year, we still have plently.

Sorry for rambling. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Babbie · 08-30-2005, 05:33 AM

This is so heartbreaking...Florida got really lucky!! This was my first hurricane ever and i wish it will be the last...i will keep your family in my prayers!!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 08-30-2005, 06:08 AM

Thank you for keeping s informed about you and your family...I have been praying for all those that were in the path of the hurricane and those who have lost everything....I will keep you and your family in my prayers!!

miezzi · 08-30-2005, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow Yorkies

Well, it is late Monday evening here in Lower Alambama and we have survived the worst that came our way.

We are about 90 miles north of Mobile.
The wind still howls outside my window as I write this to you all, but the most dangerous part of the storm as moved north. We have many large limbs down and have been without electricity on and off all day. It has been a long day with tornados all around us.
I still wait to hear from my youngest daughter that has two small childern and her husband. They live just outside of Hattiesburg where the Katrina's eye made her way across MS. They took refuge in Northern MS, and I can only hope it was far enough away from the storm. I have tried several times to get a hold of her and still wait to hear something. I was able to get ahold of my son-in-laws family to hear they have moved from where they sought refuge, but I don't know when they left, how they are doing, or what condition their home is in, if they have a home.

I have tried all day long to get through the phone lines. I have been very frustrated as towers are down for the cell phones and the land phones you just get a recording that they are experiencing difficulties with their systems. I know I must dig deep down to find the patience as I am not the only one worried for family members, but I have to tell you it is hard and I am beside myself in worry.
I ask all of you to continue praying for all of those that still have to pick up the pieces that this storm has left for many. As I watch the news and can only imagine what some families will have to go through as they return home, if they have homes. We have many members here that are from some of the hardest hit areas, so please remember them in your prayers.

OH my, good to hear you are safe. I do hope you hear from your family members--soon. I will be praying for you and everyone else in the storm area.
Please try to stay calm and pray you will hear from them.
I can't imagine the heartache you must be going thru. I am watching the news and just can't believe.....

My thoughts and my prayers are with you...

-Mandy-

Ciera's mom · 08-30-2005, 06:35 AM

We are so glad to hear that you are safe and we all pray that your daughter and her family are safe as well. We will keep you and all that were in Katrinas path in our thoughts and prayers.

bettyeanne · 08-30-2005, 06:53 AM

Sue, thank God you are OK! Just saw your post and was wondering if everyone was safe. I hope you will hear from your daughter and her family soon and we will be praying that they are safe! We flew out of Birmingham back to Colorado early on Sunday morning and were so thankful that we did! We have close friends in LA and have no way to find out about them ... can't imagine that they didn't evacuate! One of them had heavy damage when Ivan hit ... they have a condo on the beach in Pensacola and the other has one in Ft. Walton. Other friends live on two houseboats in Slidel and we have gotten word that they went inland before the storms began! Please let us know when you hear from your daughter and meanwhile we will continue to pray for them.

miezzi · 08-30-2005, 06:58 AM

Betttyanne-- I hope you hear from your friends soon. Glad to hear you were able to get out of harms way. I will pray that your frineds will be ok!

Connie · 08-30-2005, 07:08 AM

My heart goes out to you and yours and I will pray for their safety. I have been heartsick for the past couple of days. I have relatives in New Orleans in the hardest hit area and they, as far as I know, evacuated, but I fear they have all lost everything From what I can figure, they have 8-10 feet of water in their area. I think they are all alive and in safe places right now, but I fear what this will do to them. I just can't imagine how these people can cope with all the devastation.

08-29-2005, 08:45 PM	#1
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,684	Surviving the Hurricane Well, it is late Monday evening here in Lower Alambama and we have survived the worst that came our way. We are about 90 miles north of Mobile. The wind still howls outside my window as I write this to you all, but the most dangerous part of the storm as moved north. We have many large limbs down and have been without electricity on and off all day. It has been a long day with tornados all around us. I still wait to hear from my youngest daughter that has two small childern and her husband. They live just outside of Hattiesburg where the Katrina's eye made her way across MS. They took refuge in Northern MS, and I can only hope it was far enough away from the storm. I have tried several times to get a hold of her and still wait to hear something. I was able to get ahold of my son-in-laws family to hear they have moved from where they sought refuge, but I don't know when they left, how they are doing, or what condition their home is in, if they have a home. I have tried all day long to get through the phone lines. I have been very frustrated as towers are down for the cell phones and the land phones you just get a recording that they are experiencing difficulties with their systems. I know I must dig deep down to find the patience as I am not the only one worried for family members, but I have to tell you it is hard and I am beside myself in worry. I ask all of you to continue praying for all of those that still have to pick up the pieces that this storm has left for many. As I watch the news and can only imagine what some families will have to go through as they return home, if they have homes. We have many members here that are from some of the hardest hit areas, so please remember them in your prayers. __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BAPPC

08-29-2005, 08:50 PM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I cannot even imagine the agony of attempting to contact a family member, especially your children, and not being able to get through to them. Prayers go forth and I was wondering about you, so I am very happy you managed to post. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-29-2005, 09:26 PM	#4
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Sue, I cant even imagine how worry you must be awaiting news of your family. I will have your family in my prayers. I have everyone that has suffered one way or another from this terrible Hurricane in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

08-29-2005, 10:20 PM	#5
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Sue...Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the days ahead. I am so sad to all that this storm is causing hardship for. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

08-29-2005, 10:41 PM	#6
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Thanks for the update. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in Katrina's path. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

08-29-2005, 09:12 PM	#3
FranslilBia* Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hayward, Ca Posts: 118	This is so terrible, I'm new here and don't know anyone yet personally, but I feel so bad for you and everyone else going through this. I can't even imagine the thought of not knowing if your going to be safe or not and then to not have your family close by and not being able to reach them must be so hard to deal with. I pray the lord will bring the storm to a peacefull rest very soon and that all your family will end up safe and sound. God bless and be safe!!

08-30-2005, 05:28 AM	#7
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	Sue, I hope you've heard from your daughter by now, and that she and her family are safe. They and the millions of other people dealing with Katrina will be in my thoughts. __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

08-30-2005, 05:33 AM	#9
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	This is so heartbreaking...Florida got really lucky!! This was my first hurricane ever and i wish it will be the last...i will keep your family in my prayers!! __________________ Thati & Mojo

08-30-2005, 06:08 AM	#10
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	Thank you for keeping s informed about you and your family...I have been praying for all those that were in the path of the hurricane and those who have lost everything....I will keep you and your family in my prayers!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

08-30-2005, 06:35 AM	#12
Ciera's mom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 485	We are so glad to hear that you are safe and we all pray that your daughter and her family are safe as well. We will keep you and all that were in Katrinas path in our thoughts and prayers. __________________ Ciera Chloe

08-30-2005, 06:53 AM	#13
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Sue, thank God you are OK! Just saw your post and was wondering if everyone was safe. I hope you will hear from your daughter and her family soon and we will be praying that they are safe! We flew out of Birmingham back to Colorado early on Sunday morning and were so thankful that we did! We have close friends in LA and have no way to find out about them ... can't imagine that they didn't evacuate! One of them had heavy damage when Ivan hit ... they have a condo on the beach in Pensacola and the other has one in Ft. Walton. Other friends live on two houseboats in Slidel and we have gotten word that they went inland before the storms began! Please let us know when you hear from your daughter and meanwhile we will continue to pray for them. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

08-30-2005, 06:58 AM	#14
miezzi I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio Posts: 4,776	Betttyanne-- I hope you hear from your friends soon. Glad to hear you were able to get out of harms way. I will pray that your frineds will be ok! __________________ ~Mandy~Proud Mommie to Luigi, Brasco & Livi

08-30-2005, 07:08 AM	#15
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	My heart goes out to you and yours and I will pray for their safety. I have been heartsick for the past couple of days. I have relatives in New Orleans in the hardest hit area and they, as far as I know, evacuated, but I fear they have all lost everything From what I can figure, they have 8-10 feet of water in their area. I think they are all alive and in safe places right now, but I fear what this will do to them. I just can't imagine how these people can cope with all the devastation.