Breaking News: Possible Levy Break in Scarsdale, LA

[chef_kimmo]

Glad to hear all is well, Kim!

Thank you Diane.

Still have some clean up to do but spent the day busy outside getting things done. Walked to one friend's house in the neighborhood and checked on the cat. They had to leave town due to his work and they still don't have power. We told them to not come back for another day or so, unless they have to.

My neighbor was SO lucky she had a tree in the front with a huge limb that broke and fell down with out hitting a house AND had a huge tree in the back that basically topped itself off. The one in the back was one that they had built a tree-house and it basically fell back on the tree and landed on the tree house. She also had the full length of her back fence come down - long story, but we had torn down the fence between our yards and so if she doesn't have a back fence my dogs get out too.

We spent the day cutting the branches and logs and hauling them to a driveway across the street where no one lives. I had wire from previous uses around our yard so after hauling limbs and logs we drove some posts and put up the wire. Now, just praying that my Houdini dog who likes to escape a lot will not find her way out of it.

More clean up and putting our life back in order tomorrow... Here's praying for great weight loss!

 

[JAE]

Glad you're okay and able to help others. Keep us posted.

 

[quiltchef]

Greetings all--glad to hear others in houston are doing okay. We live in the north part of Galveston county--and did evacuate to the Dallas area. Our neighbor stayed--and our house is okay, just no power yet. Some areas of town have power and we are waiting for the word that we can return--city asked that we wait until at least today--we may try to return tomorrow--I'm planning meals to cook on camp stove and ways to keep food with little ice. Gets creative!
We are grateful to God for all the prayers sent our way!!
My sister in law has townhouse in Galveston--no word for her yet.
Hubby and I work at hospital in Galveston--all patients were evacuated, 500 employees stayed to run ER and campus needs. 1-2 feet of water in first floor of hospital--my office is there, so I've lost books and files. Not sure when I can go back to help with cleanup.
Thanks!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Thank you Diane.

Still have some clean up to do but spent the day busy outside getting things done. Walked to one friend's house in the neighborhood and checked on the cat. They had to leave town due to his work and they still don't have power. We told them to not come back for another day or so, unless they have to.

My neighbor was SO lucky she had a tree in the front with a huge limb that broke and fell down with out hitting a house AND had a huge tree in the back that basically topped itself off. The one in the back was one that they had built a tree-house and it basically fell back on the tree and landed on the tree house. She also had the full length of her back fence come down - long story, but we had torn down the fence between our yards and so if she doesn't have a back fence my dogs get out too.

We spent the day cutting the branches and logs and hauling them to a driveway across the street where no one lives. I had wire from previous uses around our yard so after hauling limbs and logs we drove some posts and put up the wire. Now, just praying that my Houdini dog who likes to escape a lot will not find her way out of it.

More clean up and putting our life back in order tomorrow... Here's praying for great weight loss!

LOL - Life does go on, doesn't it!? Glad to here things are going well.

 

[pamperedpals]

I glad to hear that other's are doing okay.

My niece and her DH lost their house (only their bed and two walls are left), but they are okay. They lived in San Leon, TX, which is Galveston County, two blocks from the water.

 

[Chef Kearns]

I glad to hear that other's are doing okay.

My niece and her DH lost their house (only their bed and two walls are left), but they are okay. They lived in San Leon, TX, which is Galveston County, two blocks from the water.

Oh Laurie! We will hold them in our hearts for prayer! That is so hard.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

My son is on his way back before they left they found out their apartment on campus still doesn't have electricity. They had just been to Sams a few days before they ahd to leave. That fridge will be fun to clean

 

[Kitchen2u]

Just glad you are SAFE! Thanks for all your updates and stories, Kim!

 

[chefmeg]

Hi Kim, I think my post about people not evacuating was just poorly timed following behind the post about you staying and being stubborn! I never would judge anyone for doing what officials told them~you were told to stay and you did...but there are always bozo's that don't go when told to go, and that was my point. I grew up on the Gulf Coast about an hour inland, and although we had remnants of hurricanes, we never got hit as bad as the gulf did. I think it is just a shame that the government feels like it has to spend money to go in and rescue the people they told to leave....but that's probably another thread, right?

I am glad you & your son are safe and I hope & pray the folks that are powerless, homeless and hungry get help soon.

 

[pamperedpals]

Here is a picture of what is left of my niece and her dh's home. It is not the greatest picture, someone sent it to her on her cell phone.

At least they are safe. Material things can be replaced, but they can not.

 

[thecougchef]

ohmigosh laurie. thats aweful. you can hardly even tell a home was once there. i hope that they are able to sort through some of the debrie and find some of their memories.

 

[pamperedpals]

ohmigosh laurie. thats aweful. you can hardly even tell a home was once there. i hope that they are able to sort through some of the debrie and find some of their memories.

They have not even been allowed back into the city yet. This picture was sent to Shannon on her cell phone by someone who stayed behind.

She has heard that they only had their bed left and a few other items.

 

[chef_kimmo]

All those affected in Galveston and southern Texas,

I am sad to hear about the losses of houses and property. I hope that those of you who have family who have not been able to get in to see their property may get to do so soon enough.

I have been fortunate if they are needing a place to stay for any time - please let me know by e-mail. I have spare room in my house and can take in a few people - - - - maybe up to one family with some reorganizing.

If they need anything, please let me know. I can help in some ways not sure how... but am offering a place for someone to stay and if there is anything they need, please ask and I can help however I can.

Again - please contact me by e-mail as I do not get on here very regularly so it would be hard to respond quickly but do have e-mails sent to my phone.