Tennesses Floods

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 14, 2010 1:46 pm

Wow Jennie, you guys really got hammered. But see how strong you have been? Terri is right--look how much progress you have made. My mother used to say that oftentimes good comes out of what you think is the worst. You are doing great and I am really proud of you!! I did read in our Memphis paper that people in Nashville got innundated with water in just minutes. In a case like that, about all you can do is grab your kids and pets and get in the rescue boats.

You're right--if you bought it on ebay, StressCenter.com won't give you another one. But that little angel Terri is coming to the rescue. Yeah Terri. I think you are totally cool!! Sorry about your house. You never realize how much personal history you have in your home until it is gone. They are like our nests.

I'll be praying for you too Jennie. Keep in touch and let us know how things are going for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 14, 2010 3:29 pm

Samcat-

I am honored to be used by God in this little ole way to help a fellow anxiety-buff. I've had these CDs sitting around my house and posted a few times that they were available, but no responses. Now I know why- nfljennie needed them.

It is cool how loving your neighbor brings good feelings all around.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 15, 2010 3:23 pm

Terri,

I think you are right--you were just keeping them for Jenny. It is neat to see how the Lord works thing out, isn't it? Anyway, you are still tops in my book!! What you did was very kind and loving.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:31 pm

Hey I'm back ! Just wanted to update you guys.We've found a place to rent about 15 minutes from our home . Just now got internet connection. We have been working to put the house back together and I'm actually thinking of gettin a REAL job!!! I just keep trying to remember the lessons I had learned so far in the program .People have been soo nice during this . Newsrunner , Samcat if the offer still stands I'll take you up on it . I've learned through this to no look a gifthorse in the mouth or whatever the sayin is!LOL. Just say the word and I'll send you a private message . I will try to post some pics of the progress of the house this is when we first got back

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:42 pm

the kitchen with the counter in the dining room

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:59 pm

the front porch with the flag and ruined belongings

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:38 am

You bet your booty Miss nfljennie, the offer still stands.

I tried to post something a while ago, to see if you were still out there, but no response. I'm thrilled that you resurfaced and have a new place to be and that you are thinking of a job, etc. COOL!!

YUCK on the pictures. What a mess to clean up. Do you just pitch most everything and start over or do you try to save stuff?

Please do contact me and I'll get you the stuff ASAP.

Terri

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:26 am

oh nfljennie, you had such a beautiful house so sorry. I live in ky and we got a lot of rain that weekend we have a pump in our basement that didn't want to work we finally got it going we had just a little water coming in our basement so it didn't get bad but I was getting very afraid that we couldn't get the pump going what if the electricity went off on and on I was still nervous the next day I live on a small creek and it just gets up in the yard and that day it had gotten big three times but would go down when the rain slowed down but just saying I can relate but mine was very small and you being agrophobic wow I have been there too I am on my way out but have a way to go I greatly admire your courage and what you have been thru so glad you have made it thru newrunner you are a terffic person there are so many kind and encouraging people on her cheers to all

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:36 pm

Originally posted by newrunner:
You bet your booty Miss nfljennie, the offer still stands.

I tried to post something a while ago, to see if you were still out there, but no response. I'm thrilled that you resurfaced and have a new place to be and that you are thinking of a job, etc. COOL!!

YUCK on the pictures. What a mess to clean up. Do you just pitch most everything and start over or do you try to save stuff?

Please do contact me and I'll get you the stuff ASAP.

Terri

Hey
Sent you a private message but also wanted to answer on here . Yes it was quite a mess and most everything had to be thrown out . It's soo weird how somethings were just everywhere , the kitchen counter was in the dining room , the dining room table was in the living room , there was stuff in the kitchen cabinets (like a house shoe!!) stuff strown everywhere but things like my nephews pics on the frige were still there and my nephews little bike was right where he parked it . Everything was coated in a thick layer of mud . It was shocking to see the destruction but the response from the people helping has been overwhelming . We've had people we don't know drive by and just bring us bags of food with bread, sandwich meat , chips and case of water to give to us and the people working . People I have never met in my life sending us clothes and things . It has really shown me that there are way more good people in this world than bad and that the world isn't as scary a place as I thought it was. I have also never worked harder in my life either !! LOL! We had to get all the ruined belongings out then completely gut the downstairs .But we have the electricity done , the plywood down on the floors and now the drywall is going up . We still have plenty to go but it's looking good and right now that's all I can ask for!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:44 pm

Originally posted by forever young 06:
oh nfljennie, you had such a beautiful house so sorry. I live in ky and we got a lot of rain that weekend we have a pump in our basement that didn't want to work we finally got it going we had just a little water coming in our basement so it didn't get bad but I was getting very afraid that we couldn't get the pump going what if the electricity went off on and on I was still nervous the next day I live on a small creek and it just gets up in the yard and that day it had gotten big three times but would go down when the rain slowed down but just saying I can relate but mine was very small and you being agrophobic wow I have been there too I am on my way out but have a way to go I greatly admire your courage and what you have been thru so glad you have made it thru newrunner you are a terffic person there are so many kind and encouraging people on her cheers to all

Thank you soo much !! I know KY got alot of that rain too . I can relate to what you said about being afraid about what was about to happen . When we were evacuated it was 4:30 am and I had been up all night worring about it . It had already flooded the backyard (which wasn't unusual after a few days of rain) but this rain came down in just a few hours . Then while we were leaving it was storming , hail the size of golfballs and the tornado siren in town was going off . I think it happened so fast I didnt even have a chance to panic.But believe me I learned this the hard way you can get through anything .God never gives you more than you can handle