Hurricane Ike...We are in TX!

FrancesL · Post by **FrancesL** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:18 am

Well guys, I am just north of Galveston....about 20-25 minutes. We have decided to ride out the storm! It doesn't look like the traffic is too bad for those evacuating. Last time, with Rita, people were driving for 15 to 24 hours just to get well out of Houston! Some people took 1 1/2 to 2 days just to get to San Antonio, Austin and other areas that are only normally a 3 to 5 hour drive from us. Anyway...
We are all boarded up...have small generators, and are PRAYING that no trees fall on our houses...and that power won't be out too long. Please be praying for us. I have never had to ride a storm out like this...at least not that I can remember. (was very young) PRAYERS PLEASE!!!

hopehound · Post by **hopehound** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:35 am

Hi Frances. I will keep you in my prayers. I live in south Florida and we went through Frances, Jeanne and Wilma. Just please be safe. May God blass you and keep you.

Missi

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:26 am

Please keep us posted! I watch the storms b/c I know someone in most regions. My aunt works in Houston and lives near Victoria. Just got word that she's on the other side of the state.
Just went through Gustav here, and Katrina and George before that.
The good that came from loss of power was neighbors pulling together and cooking food that was thawing out. We all got to know each other again and to spend time talking to family as well. It's so easy to come in & turn on the tv and not communicate. Hey,there's a silver lining everywhere, right?
PLEASE say safe and we'll be praying for ya'll. Let us know when you can, OK?

baby_g · Post by **baby_g** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:31 am

thanks guys...I will keep you posted!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:15 pm

hello Frances, I will defintely keep all who are in the way of hurricane Ike in my thoughts and prayers, Please let us know how you made out. Take care and God Bless,

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:43 pm

FrancesL, Hope everything goes well, it usually does..

Let us know how wild it was...
Tommy

NinjaFrodo · Post by **NinjaFrodo** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Holly CRAP! This hurricane was really bad! I just got power and internet back today. We live on a main road, so were only without power for a week. It has been something else. No food, no gas, no power....
My family is all safe and we actually had minor damage compared to most in this area....so I am thankful.
I have never seen ANYTHING like this. Wow...what an eye opener.
Anyway...just wanted to let everyone know I am alive and well. We have a plumbing company, so of course we are back at work and VERY busy. Thanks for your prayers.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:30 pm

Glad you're ok

It was worse than i thought it was going to be for sure.....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:34 pm

Hi Frances:
Been thinking about you, anxious to hear how you were faring. Good to hear you are safe!!!
So glad you made it through.
Take care now.
Stay in touch.
Shall keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Mary Jane

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:01 am

Frances,
So glad you are all ok and thank goodness the tropics are quiet for the moment. Praying that they will stay that way and that your area has a speedy rebuilding effort.