Hurricane Ike - Long post here

He was definately one rude puppy!! It's amazing that this was only a Category 2 hurricane!He affected more than just TX and the gulf coast. Have you ever known anyone that was involved in a hurricane? Well, the only thing, up until now that I've known is our friend, Jeff Loveland being involved in USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) and having to go out and help afterward. He even did a presentation for our Scout troop a few years back. Boy, was that impressive! The things he's seen and done over the years are incredible. I wouldn't doubt if he's heading for TX right now.

Anyway, I've had SO many friends in TX that had to evacuate. Some have fared better than others because they were further inland. But 3 inparticular have my heart just hurting because I just don't know how to help them personally.


Kris - her home is condemmed!


She's still in shock of this entire situation. Read about her experience here. Heavenly Father definately watched over her family, especially her husband and their saint of a dog. She is such a woman of faith. Please pray for them.



Alicia - They were able to ride out the storm in their home. Of course lost power but also had some damage from losing shingles from roof. This happened:


Chrissy - During the storm her sweet little daughter had a terrible case of bronchitis. Can you imagine being treated by a MASH unit? Her house actually has a 4 x 8 chunk missing out of it and they've covered it with plywood and a tarp . She also has a very successful doggie day care business and that building seems to have fared better than her home. But it does need some clean up there too. Her biggest frustration right now is dealing with her homeowner's insurance vs. FEMA. This is a prime example of if you take care of yourself (paying $3400 a year for insurance) you get messed over BIG TIME vs. letting the "government" (aka ~ us taxpayers) take care of things. She has a $4,500 deductible to pay on her insurance (don't know the details) and FEMA won't give her anything because she prepared and has insurance. She doesn't need this kind of stress! Just her house repaired! She hopes to get the business up and running again quickly.

Bren's young adult daughter - She lives only 2 blocks fromt he Galveston seawall. And we all know what happened there. Yes, she did evacuate as well but in her quickness in leaving she didn't take much with her. She's been told that electricity won't be restored for a month! No further word on the condition of her apartment.

Suzanne - she lives in Brazoria county. Her home fared amazingly well from what we have heard. Just downed trees and such. No water or wind damage.

Jodi B. - fared well too with just no power and lots of downed trees and a mess to clean up. She's the only woman in the house so she has LOTS of testosterone in the house to whip out those muscles. Unless she kills them first :D

And it doesn't end there. Friends in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois have had to deal with this!

And that equals NO POWER as well.

So when you snuggle up in your cozy bed tonight please remember the many, many people that don't even have a home anymore or a damaged one. Say some prayers for them please.