What Dis'ers are missing due to the hurricane? current list is in first post

[Shutterbug]

Can we make a list of all we have not heard from since this started yesterday morning?


List so far:


Ariel Wanna-Be
Aesalsa
Poppinsme

jlbower79....okay..has checked in :goodvibes
MUDD................okay..confirmed by julia and nicks mom :goodvibes
AshnAbby's mom..okay..has checked in :goodvibes
PolyAddict......okay..has checked in :goodvibes
Amazing Grace..okay confirmed through her website http://www3.caringbridge.org/tx/benji/ :goodvibes
CindyD........okay.. has checked in :goodvibes
BengalBelle..okay confirmed by Tarmand and TXTink :goodvibes
Angie77......okay confirmed by TXTink through BengalBelle :goodvibes
Desiree.......okay.. has checked in :goodvibes
DopeyRN.....okay.. has checked in :goodvibes
Tarmand.....okay.. has checked in :goodvibes
Skuttle.......okay.. confirmed by Dan Murphy :goodvibes



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[Sparx]

Did beauty ever show up? people were talking about her yesterday.... :confused3

[Shutterbug]

I knew there were a few that had to stay because they are RN's

[grinningghost]

Well, we know that MrsKreamer is OK and in Dallas right now, although the condition of her home was unknown last I read. It's really sad and scary.

[Beauty]

Yep I'm here! I'm 4 hours north of Biloxi/N.O. we never lost power.

My thoughts are DopeyRN (Donna) and Desiree. Who else?

[kejoda]

Dopey RN.

Beauty has been posting. She is fine but hasn't heard from family yet.

[Dan Murphy]

I have tried to call/email Skuttle several times, and email Desiree, both in Baton Rouge area, have not heard from either.

[Beauty]

I would like to request this thread be STUCK if possible. That way we can know who checks in and who doesn't.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I was going to say DopeyRN--I'm not sure she told us which hospital she worked at--but she was scheduled on Sunday.

I 2nd the vote for sticking the thread!!!

[kejoda]

Skuttle posted yesterday so I hope things are still ok for her. Dan let us know if you hear from her.

[Dan Murphy]

She posted just before it hit big time. I either get her VM on cell or 'no calls allowed' to area message.

[Shutterbug]

BengalBelle lived near Batoun Rouge..havent heard from her since yesterday morning before it moved inland.

[eeyore kelly]

If they are in the Baton Rouge area, they are likely okay, just without power. I have heard of any major injuries or deaths in Baton Rouge, and that's where my local news comes from.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Searching the main thread now---

PolyAddict (Michelle)--hubby and 3 kids...about to check her post history--but darn that no searches for 60 seconds after you do one rule ;)

She lives in Metarie--Jefferson Parish I think....planned to evac Sunday at 5am.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

AshnAbby's mom--in hammond...they opted to ride it out. 60 miles north of NOLA

[RitaZ.]

I have tried to call/email Skuttle several times, and email Desiree, both in Baton Rouge area, have not heard from either.

I hope they are all safe. :guilty:

[Lisa loves Pooh]

jblower79--located in MS...on a map...she was by the "e" in baton rouge....evac'd to Pearl River, MS and arrived there late on Sunday.

[DaisyDebbie]

DopeyRN has been heard from by someone on another board. She's still at the hospital and doesn't know the fate of her house yet :(

[ducklite]

She posted just before it hit big time. I either get her VM on cell or 'no calls allowed' to area message.

Try sending her a text message, those seem to be getting through.

Anne

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Amazing Grace--she posted yesterday at almost 11am--she's at Keesler..but it is her last post...so b/c of all the devestation, I'm adding her name.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Desiree/Baton Rouge

[Princess Nancy]

I am just putting in a prayer and bumping this important thread! :grouphug:

[CourtasanSatine]

Bumping as well and I did see BengalBelle on one of the Lost threads sometime pre power outage

[Dan Murphy]

Try sending her a text message, those seem to be getting through.

AnneGood idea, just sent one, hope we hear back.

[zurgswife]

prayers for all...

[luvmydogs]

CindyD is a poster on the WISH board. She sent her family @ 100 miles away, as they live a little SW of NOLA, but she decided to stay at the hospital where she is a RN.

We haven't heard from her yet, but I'm praying for her and everyone else's safety. Sadly, I'm sure she is greatly needed at her hospital. :guilty:

[Serena]

my continued prayers for all

[Sparx]

Glad to see beauty showed up. another request to make this a sticky.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[SplshMtn99]

Prayers --- and another vote for sticking this post to the top.

[bubie2.5]

bump :Pinkbounc

[Dan Murphy]

The text message worked. :goodvibes Heard back from Skuttle. :) She is okay, has power, no cable, so no Net. She was sick since Friday, had to go to the ER for IV rehydration, out now and back home. No cell lines either, but text seems to work, thanks, Anne. Good to hear she is okay.

[Beauty]

Thanks Sparx :hug: Another bump and request for a sticky!

[Shutterbug]

The text message worked. :goodvibes Heard back from Skuttle. :) She is okay, has power, no cable, so no Net. She was sick since Friday, had to go to the ER for IV rehydration, out now and back home. No cell lines either, but text seems to work, thanks, Anne. Good to hear she is okay.

Noted! Good to hear she is okay!

[DisneyCP2002]

:grouphug: hope all are okay.

[kejoda]

great news Dan!

[ktink]

Just praying for all of our fellow dis'ers effected by the storm.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Not a true update of Amazing Grace--but she did say she was at Keesler and just saw a report that those sheltered on base would not be permitted out until Thursday at the earliest. So not sure when we'll hear from her--but it is going to be a while.

[Blueeyes101817]

glad skuttle is okay!
prayers for everyone

[slo]

Idroveallnight who is a frequent poster on the "fireman wife thread" and an active Diser lives in Mobile, Alabama and she has not personally posted since Monday morning.

Her mother GrannyWishes has posted on the "fireman wife thread" that Idroveallnight and her family are safe and has minimal damage. She has no electricity and won't for quite some time.

I'm so happy she's safe!!

[Alicnwondrln]

bumping

hoping we hear from everyone and that they are ok

[slo]

P.S.

I'm adding my vote to stick this thread to the top!!

[ophie]

I'm adding my vote to stick this thread to the top!!
::yes::

[cajunmommy]

Anyone hear from Ariel Wanna-Be? I haven't seen a post from her in a whille. I know her son attends the same school as my two. She's close by, so I presume she may be out of power.

[Laurabearz]

Thanks for putting this together. Lets hope we hear from everyone.

[tevagirl]

Prayers for all of them.

[Serena]

I'm glad to hear the updates.

[Shutterbug]

Anyone hear from Ariel Wanna-Be? I haven't seen a post from her in a whille. I know her son attends the same school as my two. She's close by, so I presume she may be out of power.

am adding her

[Alice28]

Bump----hope everyone is ok...

[Sandy22]

Prayers for everyone and another bump for a sticky.

[cajunmommy]

Thanks, shutterbug. Just heard report on tv that almost 100% of MS is without power. Some of the Jackson area has power, but the rest of the state not so good. We may not hear from our MS friends for a while.

Beauty looks like she's lucky.

[Alicnwondrln]

bumping back to the top

[castoff]

Please add "Tarmand" to your list. I haven't heard from her since the hurricane started. She lives in Livingston, LA.

My In-laws live in Biloxi and although we are thankful they got out and are alive. It appears they have lost everything. :sad: :sad: My thoughts & prayers are with everyone on the list and the families to give them the strengh to get through such a difficult time. :wizard: :wizard: :grouphug:

[Tasha+Scott]

Thanks, shutterbug. Just heard report on tv that almost 100% of MS is without power. Some of the Jackson area has power, but the rest of the state not so good. We may not hear from our MS friends for a while.

Beauty looks like she's lucky.
Yes, from what I can see MS got hit hard! I am one of the lucky ones that lives in MS that never even lost power! We did get some pretty nasty weather though. They even closed walmart yesterday! You know it's bad when walmart closes! Rumor is there are atleast 30 people that died in the southern part of the state, possibly more. :guilty: (I live in the northern part so I wasn't in the direct path, just got the bad weather like rain and terrible winds.) Please remember everyone in your prayers tonight! Hope everyone is okay!

I was just thinking about Amazing Grace today!

[Shutterbug]

Please add "Tarmand" to your list. I haven't heard from her since the hurricane started. She lives in Livingston, LA.


added :)

[JennaTX]

On the Big Brother 6 spoiler thread, we are all wondering about Bengalbelle, hoping all is okay...prayers going out to everyone on the Gulf Coast! :grouphug:

[ANTSS2001]

On the Big Brother 6 spoiler thread, we are all wondering about Bengalbelle, hoping all is okay...prayers going out to everyone on the Gulf Coast! :grouphug:

Sent a PM to BengalBelle but still no answer it's been almost 24 hours... Prayers for all.

[luvmydogs]

Continued prayers.

And a bump.

[FroggyinArk]

morning bump

[SillyMe]

I sent Bengalbelle an email yesterday, but still haven't heard back from her. I hope everyone involved is okay.

[snappy]

Thanks for starting this thread. I have a house full of refugees, friends and family from New Orleans and Metaire. They are doing this exact same thing, getting info through message boards to co workers, church members, family members, even the teens are seeking out their school friends.

So many people evacuated, everyone is scattered. If you

We are planning for having our group for quite a while.

We have power in our neighborhood but many in Baton Rouge were still without power yesterday. Schools are closed indefinitely, only 15 of the 90 public schools in our parish has power.

Thanks for your prayers, keep em coming.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Just stopping by to see who has checked in. Prayers for everyone.

[cajunmommy]

Based on what I remember from tarmand's posts, I think she's in Livingston Parish. They're probably still without power, but west of most of the devastation of the New Orleans metro area.

I do remember her commenting on having a long commute, but don't remember if she headed to the North Shore, New Orleans or Baton Rouge. We know the state of 2 of those 3 areas. Hopefully she's just waiting for power / internet to kick back in.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

someone on another thread mentioned not hearing from Tarmand.

[cajunmommy]

Just remembered BengalBelle is from Livingston Parish as well. I'm guessing same situation as tarmand. Parts of that parish are very rural, lots of big trees. It might be a few more days before they get power because they have to clear away the debris before they can start fixing the power lines.

Also lots of issues with lack of cell phone & land line phone service.

Best wishes to both of these ladies as they're enduring the sweltering heat! Hope they're back soon.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Tarmands last post was 4:44pm Sunday and they were to decide in the next hour if they were going to go ther mothers house north of her.

Her home is in Livingstone.

[WeirdEyes]

I'm adding my prayers for everyone as well. :grouphug:

[minniepumpernickel]

I hope that "Gladys" is okay? I think that she changed her name a few times on here. So, I don't remember which one she has been going by. I was wondering about her, yesterday. :sunny:

[ANTSS2001]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=899808

if you hear from any of our friends and if they can use some help from the above thread please PM anybody who posted from it.

[pumba]

DopeyRn and she and her family are safe.......that is the main thing......at the time of the email she had no clue if they have anything left ........Prayers are with all of the people in the south that have gone thru hell with this storm....

[TXTink]

Sent a PM to BengalBelle but still no answer it's been almost 24 hours... Prayers for all.
I sent her a PM yesterday am and haven't heard from her either... I hope she is ok! I know there are parts of Baton Rouge still out of power, maybe that's it.

[julia & nicks mom]

I heard from Tarmand on Sunday and she told me she was far enough out that she should be okay - I have checked news in her parish and there is only confirmed death in the area - a 45 year old man - they have widespread power outages

I also talked with BengalBelle REALLY late on Sunday - I think it was 3 am and she told em that they were fine but she was pretty sure she would be losing power shortly

according to the Livingston newspaper - power is slowly being restored in the area - hopefully we will hear from them soon!!

[TXTink]

I just talked to BengalBelle and she and her family are fine! :cool1:

They had some minor house damage and were without power until last night, but still do not have cable service so she is unable to get on the DIS. I told her there were many thoughts and prayers being said by her DIS friends and she really appreciated that and asked me to tell you all "thank you" from her. :flower:

She has also heard from Tarmand, and said she and her family were fine as well. :sunny:

This is all great news, but will be glad when we hear from everyone else.

[TXTink]

I talked to BengalBelle again and she has just gotten in touch with Desiree and her family are fine! They have no power and no internet, but they are fine. :flower:

She also told me that Angie77 is fine as well.

[Feralpeg]

I've received emails from Dawn Pomes. I don't know her screen name. She and her family are fine and are in a motel in Vicksburg. She said they are pretty sure they lost their home in Slidell.

[4nana]

:grouphug: Touching thread that shows what a wonderful caring Dis family we have.

Appreciate the updates and continued prayers to all affected by the tragedy.

[Cindy's Mom]

:grouphug: Touching thread that shows what a wonderful caring Dis family we have.

Appreciate the updates and continued prayers to all affected by the tragedy.

I went through this tread waiting to get to the end to post EXACTLY what you said. It gives me the chills to think about all the caring people on the DIS.

My prayers for all to be safe.

[Rajah]

Adding my prayers, and a bump, and another "sticky this" vote.

[ophie]

There are some updates here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=900109
And don't forget MrsKreamer's thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=899309&page=1&pp=15

[kejoda]

I hope that "Gladys" is okay? I think that she changed her name a few times on here. So, I don't remember which one she has been going by. I was wondering about her, yesterday. :sunny:

she is fine.

[tarmand]

Hi all, I am at my Baton Rouge office and wanted to confirm that Bengalbelle and I are both fine. We were able to speak on cell phones after the storm. I am in our Baton Rouge office right now trying to get some things caught up, but wanted to check in for a minute. I do a bit North of New Orleans in Norco and haven't been able to return to my office yet.

[Sandy22]

Hi all, I am at my Baton Rouge office and wanted to confirm that Bengalbelle and I are both fine.

:grouphug: :goodvibes Really happy to hear you're both OK!

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi all, I am at my Baton Rouge office and wanted to confirm that Bengalbelle and I are both fine. We were able to speak on cell phones after the storm. I am in our Baton Rouge office right now trying to get some things caught up, but wanted to check in for a minute. I do a bit North of New Orleans in Norco and haven't been able to return to my office yet.



glad you are okay!!! was worried about you

[phisigprincess]

This thread makes me want to cry. I just feel so horribly for all of our friends who we haven't heard from or are ok but still facing this tragedy. Hoping to hear from everyone soon. Many prayers to all.

[SillyMe]

I just talked to BengalBelle and she and her family are fine! :cool1:

They had some minor house damage and were without power until last night, but still do not have cable service so she is unable to get on the DIS. I told her there were many thoughts and prayers being said by her DIS friends and she really appreciated that and asked me to tell you all "thank you" from her. :flower:

She has also heard from Tarmand, and said she and her family were fine as well. :sunny:

This is all great news, but will be glad when we hear from everyone else.
Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad they're okay.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

keeping near the top

[Rock'n Robin]

I was wondering about a DISer that posted early Sunday that she was a NICU nurse and had to be at the hospital, was unable to prepare her home; was afraid her 5 horses would die. :guilty: I think the name was poppin something, something Mary Poppins related? Anyone know what I'm talking about?
Robin M.

[MELSMICE]

Prayers that DISers & everyone else in the area are okay.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Tarmand posted on another thread 2 hours ago:


Hi guys! It's tarmand here. I just wanted to tell my friends that I'm glad you guys were thinking of me. My family is fine. We are about 60 miles north of New Orleans and were well prepared for the storm. We had very minimal damage, but are without power, phone and internet. I'm not complaining at all - we feel very lucky. My husband has some relatives that decided to wait out the storm near the lakes in New Olreans and we aren't sure if they are okay, but everyone else in our family evacuated New Orleans safely. I work near New Orleans and haven't been able to return yet. I'm not sure if my co-workers are okay - I am using a computer in our home office in Baton Rouge. It is horrible to see what has happened in our state as well as our neighboring states. Please, if you are a praying person, pray for the lives that were lost and for the people who still need rescuing. My sisters and I plan to donate our time this weekend with the Red Cross. Our hope is to start some sort list of the people in shelters so that families who were separated can find each other. The Red Cross is not helping families to find each other and to see so many people desperate to know about the well being of their other family members is saddening. We aren't sure how we will go about it, or if the Red Cross will even allow us to gather the information, but my sister is going to go by their office tomorrow to find out. My sister in Houston can check this thread for me if anyone has any ideas or would be willing to help.
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[Shugardrawers]

DD18 in Biloxi still missing. Her name is Mary Ann Christesen. If anyone has info PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pm me.

[julia & nicks mom]

DD18 in Biloxi still missing. Her name is Mary Ann Christesen. If anyone has info PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pm me.

did you put your information on this site?

Prayers and hugs for you!!

http://www.tsasw.org/qso/healthandwelfare.asp

[Shugardrawers]

Didn't even know that site existed, headed there now. thanks

[Kitty 34]

Am praying for all our DISers down there and am SO happy to hear from some of you!

[Beauty]

You can also go to

www.gulfcoastnews.com

They are working on a database there as well.

[Shutterbug]

Hi all, I am at my Baton Rouge office and wanted to confirm that Bengalbelle and I are both fine. We were able to speak on cell phones after the storm. I am in our Baton Rouge office right now trying to get some things caught up, but wanted to check in for a minute. I do a bit North of New Orleans in Norco and haven't been able to return to my office yet.


:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[luvmydogs]

Good news! CindyD posted on the WISH board that she and her family are OK! :)

Thanks for doing this, Shutterbug! :hug:

[ophie]

Check out this article (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9144525/) for blog links for finding survivors.

http://www.hurricanekatrinasurvivors.com/main/
http://eyesonkatrina.blogspot.com/2005/08/im-ok-line.html (for S. Mississippi)

[mbw12]

Just bumping this up to the top.....

[indigoxtreme]

Always great to hear from everyone that they are okay. Hope to hear from others soon. I lived in Shreveport for 6 years and my dad traveled to NO Lafayette, Baton Rouge the whole time, so I feel I have a large extended family down there. Prayers out to all. :sunny:

[Dan Murphy]

I heard from Desiree and to add...They are at her folks house, electricity just came on a bit ago (hence an email), have been using a generator past few days. She has had contact with relatives in the NO area, they all seem okay, alive, not injured. She said 4 sets of family members have lost their homes completely and thinks they will not go back. She said her own house and that of her folks was not damaged, she will be trying to return to work tomorrow. They are in the Baton Rouge area. Des asks for prayers and good thoughts for them and all the others affected and appreciates our concern, very much.

[Desiree]

Hi everyone. I'm just in tears with all the kind people that are here on the DIS. We like so many others fared well in Baton Rouge. Just without power and that's NOTHING compared to what the people in New Orleans and Mississippi are going through right now. I'd gladly give up power any everything else just for a stop in the devestation. I just cannot believe my eyes. It's like watching a disaster movie.

For what it's worth, we've been riding the storm out at my parents house. They had a generator that was able to run fans and the fridge. And they just got their power back on. We checked at our house a while ago and it's still out there.

We have about 4 sets of family members that are refugees at the present. So we've been trying to call all day long to find shelter or rent homes for them. I doubt they decide to go back to the coast though. (Most of them lived below New Orleans in Empire, LA). Please keep them in your prayers as well. They are more than likely homeless and jobless.

God bless you all for all your kind thoughts and prayers. I think everyone is going to be needing them much more in the days to come.

[Desiree]

Looks like we criss-crossed our posts Dan! Thanks for offering the update!

[DopeyRN]

Alive and well. Thanks to all who were thinking of me...it means more than you know. I am sorta ashamed to say I did not go to work. I was packed and ready, my son was going to his security job at the river. They sent him home, I called the hospital and found out we had 7 patients and 7 nurses to care for them. I had called the hospital earlier, was hysterical at the time, and they assumed I had called in (I was so upset the supervisor said I would not be much good. I woulda coped, but this was my biggest fear happening). So I said good enough, I just did, and left with my son. I have been dealing with guilt since, but from all I hear they are hanging in...no new patients coming in because nobody can get there.

My house was standing 3 hours ago, but I have heard another levee broke...if it was near my house I may now be under 10-20 feet of water. Then there are the looters. Not much I can do but wait it out.


My sister lives in an outlying area and when there is electricity and sewerage we will move there. If the hospital still wants and needs me I will go back to work and if they fire me, I understand. Thanks all for your concern. :)

[slo]

Idroveallnight who is a frequent poster on the "fireman wife thread" and an active Diser lives in Mobile, Alabama and she has not personally posted since Monday morning.

Her mother GrannyWishes has posted on the "fireman wife thread" that Idroveallnight and her family are safe and has minimal damage. She has no electricity and won't for quite some time.

I'm so happy she's safe!!

I posted this last night and I am happy to say that Idroveallnight just posted on the "fireman wife thread" and she is doing okay. This news makes my entire evening!!!!

[sjh801]

Just bumping and praying.

[Shutterbug]

Good hear those have checked in are okay.

[dvcfamily41801]

Thoughts and prayers for all the DISers and families...hope you are all safe and sound. :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Shugardrawers]

I'm so happy I'm in tears! Mary Ann is fine. She rode out the storm in Meridian, MS with her BF and his family. Then they headed to Georgia. Her mom and brother are in a shelter but I don't have any other details about them. She's only able to send text msgs right now but at least we know she's ok. No word yet on whether she still has a house.

[ophie]

I'm so happy I'm in tears! Mary Ann is fine.

:cheer2: :cool1: :bounce: :jumping1: :thewave: :jumping3:

Great news!!

:hug:

[julia & nicks mom]

I'm so happy I'm in tears! Mary Ann is fine. She rode out the storm in Meridian, MS with her BF and his family. Then they headed to Georgia. Her mom and brother are in a shelter but I don't have any other details about them. She's only able to send text msgs right now but at least we know she's ok. No word yet on whether she still has a house.

can you hear my HUGE sigh of relief?

I am so glad that everyone seems to be faring well!!

[Dan Murphy]

Too funny, Des. :hug: And Tammy, great to hear about your daughter. :hug:

[CourtasanSatine]

Those of us from the various Lost threads would like word on BengalBelle when possible

[Beauty]

Its so great to check in and see this many people that have checked in. Thank the good Lord above!!!!

[castoff]

Its so great to check in and see this many people that have checked in. Thank the good Lord above!!!!

::yes:: I agree. :goodvibes Hope to see more people checking in that are missing.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Alive and well. Thanks to all who were thinking of me...it means more than you know. I am sorta ashamed to say I did not go to work. I was packed and ready, my son was going to his security job at the river. They sent him home, I called the hospital and found out we had 7 patients and 7 nurses to care for them. I had called the hospital earlier, was hysterical at the time, and they assumed I had called in (I was so upset the supervisor said I would not be much good. I woulda coped, but this was my biggest fear happening). So I said good enough, I just did, and left with my son. I have been dealing with guilt since, but from all I hear they are hanging in...no new patients coming in because nobody can get there.

My house was standing 3 hours ago, but I have heard another levee broke...if it was near my house I may now be under 10-20 feet of water. Then there are the looters. Not much I can do but wait it out.


My sister lives in an outlying area and when there is electricity and sewerage we will move there. If the hospital still wants and needs me I will go back to work and if they fire me, I understand. Thanks all for your concern. :)

Great to hear from you!

[MELSMICE]

So good to hear from so many of you. :goodvibes Still keeping everyone in my prayers.

[julia & nicks mom]

adding another DISer to the list -

MUDD lives just north of Biloxi - she has not been online since the 28th

[Tinkerbelle739]

I am so happy to see tarmand on the ok list.... :grouphug:

[Tinkerbelle739]

Hi all, I am at my Baton Rouge office and wanted to confirm that Bengalbelle and I are both fine. We were able to speak on cell phones after the storm. I am in our Baton Rouge office right now trying to get some things caught up, but wanted to check in for a minute. I do a bit North of New Orleans in Norco and haven't been able to return to my office yet.


Thank goodness Tammy, I have been worried for days!
To the poster above me who asked about Bengalbelle, she is fine as well!

[ANTSS2001]

To the poster above me who asked about Bengalbelle, she is fine as well!

Thank You!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Pamkass is a DISer from New Orleans but she is okay because she is on the Repo Disney cruise.

[julia & nicks mom]

Amazing Grace is okay -

this was posted on her website today

http://www3.caringbridge.org/tx/benji/

Thursday, September 1, 2005 7:44 AM CDT

Hello! This is Loriann's friend, Tracy in San Angelo. I got a call from Loriann just now this morning! It was so good to hear her voice!!

Okay - her house is fine and dry - she got to see it yesterday. Her house and neighborhood made it through with very minor damage - praise the Lord! Her van is flooded, but their other car in their garage is fine. They are still at Keelser hospital sheltering. Her husband Rick is coming in Sunday and landing at Mobile, AL. They still have no power, so things are "hot and smell bad". They have enough food and water, thanks to the base. They are all fine - just devastated by the destruction of their area. I told her how many of you have been posting here and she broke down in tears and said chokingly, "Thank You." She said she will post again as soon as she can and that she loves all of you.

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Glad to see Amazing Grace and kids are ok! :) Thanks for letting us know her site was updated!

[PoohBearLovinMama]

Has anyone heard from Brandip22? I'm not sure exactly where she lives, but if I remember correctly, she and her family were supposed to fly out of NO on Sat for their WDW vacation. I hope they are all safe.

eta: nevermind. I just heard that she was online 2 days ago and okay. :)

[julybride]

Has anyone heard from Aesalsa (Erika). There was a post asking about her on Humphrey's Home. She is from NO. I believe she is expecting her first child.

[Shutterbug]

Updated

[Lisa loves Pooh]

bumping up

[MAGICinMYHEART]

I believe that Erika/aesalsa also has a sister that is a DIS Member.

Erika is the beautiful Bride in her siggie: If anyone hears anything please post.

http://www.fulcer.net/dis/692wedding_pictures_206.jpg

[Shutterbug]

I believe that Erika/aesalsa also has a sister that is a DIS Member.

Erika is the beautiful Bride in her siggie: If anyone hears anything please post.

http://www.fulcer.net/dis/692wedding_pictures_206.jpg

Is her sister missing too?

[bengalbelle]

Hi everyone.

I just want to thank all of you for your prayers and concern. As TXTink said we only had minor damage. We were very lucky.

Thanks Shutterbug for starting this thread.

[Shutterbug]

Hi everyone.

I just want to thank all of you for your prayers and concern. As TXTink said we only had minor damage. We were very lucky.

Thanks Shutterbug for starting this thread.

:cool1: :wave: :Pinkbounc

[ANTSS2001]

:listen:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=899808

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Is her sister missing too?

I have no idea, I just remembered her saying once that her sister also posted here on the DIS, don't know her username. :confused3

Beckie

[cajunmommy]

Bumping for those who are just getting the ability to contact the outside world.

[kejoda]

:flower:

[Disneyglobegirl]

Just checking in - We are from Picayune, MS and our area was hit pretty hard - not alot of flooding but alot of wind damage - We went to Texas beofre the hurricane hit and then went back to Picayune to check the house - OUr house it still standing and will be livable while doing repairs however our area is without power for 4- 8 weeks - We have left to spend some time with family in Iowa to get the kids out of the area - We aren't sure when we will return - we are blessed to still have a home to return too. Our hearts go out to all those that lost so much more then we did.

[Shutterbug]

Just checking in - We are from Picayune, MS and our area was hit pretty hard - not alot of flooding but alot of wind damage - We went to Texas beofre the hurricane hit and then went back to Picayune to check the house - OUr house it still standing and will be livable while doing repairs however our area is without power for 4- 8 weeks - We have left to spend some time with family in Iowa to get the kids out of the area - We aren't sure when we will return - we are blessed to still have a home to return too. Our hearts go out to all those that lost so much more then we did.


Glad to hear you are okay!!!!

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Any more updates?

Hope all those in the area stay well. Have heard of possible dysentery in Biloxi.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/03/AR2005090301497.html

[JimMIA]

I agree that this should be a "Sticky" Don't know if it's been reported but tooneric and several others who hang out over on the DVC boards are okay. I couldn't find the thread there.

[BriarfoxinWA]

Just checking in - We are from Picayune, MS and our area was hit pretty hard - not alot of flooding but alot of wind damage - We went to Texas beofre the hurricane hit and then went back to Picayune to check the house - OUr house it still standing and will be livable while doing repairs however our area is without power for 4- 8 weeks - We have left to spend some time with family in Iowa to get the kids out of the area - We aren't sure when we will return - we are blessed to still have a home to return too. Our hearts go out to all those that lost so much more then we did.

Good to hear about Picayune! I spent part of my childhood there - lived on Dixie Drive and later on Nina Drive. Went to school at Southside Elem. I still haven't heard from a friend of mine that lived in Pass Christian - I'm just praying she evacuated.

Good to hear that your safe! :goodvibes

[diznygirl]

Can we make a list of all we have not heard from since this started yesterday morning?


List so far:


PolyAddict
AshnAbby's mom
jblower79
Ariel Wanna-Be
MUDD
Aesalsa



PolyAddict posted on the old katrina thread on the Community Board. She's in Indiana now. :)

[Boo Boo]

Hi there. I have finally found all of my missing people and started to wonder about old Dissers from my days here (I "used to be" DocRafiki). I was wondering about DopeyRN, knew she was from Jefferson Parish. Glad to see all are ok! I'm surprised we don't have more south LA/MS Disers -- somehow I thought there were more.

If anyone remembers my sister JolieKae, she stayed through the storm about an hour's drive north of the beach in MS. They got no tree damage, just lost part of her trailer's roof and having minor leakage. However, they are expected to be without electricity for 1-2 months and are toughing it out. At least they do have a generator and have been able to get water and ice a few times, so they just say they're "camping." :sunny:

We do have family in Biloxi who fled their flooding home and lost it all. I also have a friend in Slidell who lost everything. Remember that something like this really could happen to any of us.

And if any of you know a single woman or couple with pets who need shelter in a small modest home and want to live in Orlando, let me know. I have put the offer out on a few sites and have gotten no response.

[Shutterbug]

updated :goodvibes

[angey77]

Shutterbug,
I had no clue you guys were doing this until Desiree told me she was reported missing! We both agree, its great everyone is thinking of all of us Dis'ers here in the south. Much love!
SnowWhight is also accounted for. She is a resident of Picayune. She got hit hard, but she came to my house last week. She has no power right now, but they are getting along well.

[Shutterbug]

Good to hear you are all okay as well!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes

[ash&abby'smom]

Hi guys! We got power late yesterday. Our phones have been working some and not at other times. I checked in earlier on another thread, I just found this one. Anyway, we faired well. Only minimum damage to dh shop. Our parish was hit pretty hard with wind damage. Lots of trees down. The whole parish was without power. Entergy and surrounding power co. have been working really hard. They have about 55% back up. We have family that lost there homes.

We also decided we will not ride out another one of these. At least not anything over a cat.2. It's just not worth it. This has really made me appreciate those little things (hot water, air).

Thanks for praying for us and caring.

[Shutterbug]

Hi guys! We got power late yesterday. Our phones have been working some and not at other times. I checked in earlier on another thread, I just found this one. Anyway, we faired well. Only minimum damage to dh shop. Our parish was hit pretty hard with wind damage. Lots of trees down. The whole parish was without power. Entergy and surrounding power co. have been working really hard. They have about 55% back up. We have family that lost there homes.

We also decided we will not ride out another one of these. At least not anything over a cat.2. It's just not worth it. This has really made me appreciate those little things (hot water, air).

Thanks for praying for us and caring.

Yeah another one safe!!!! :goodvibes

[kbeverina]

I was wondering about SilverLily--I thought she was from New Orleans. Does she still post or maybe under another name?

[bengalbelle]

Hi guys! We got power late yesterday. Our phones have been working some and not at other times. I checked in earlier on another thread, I just found this one. Anyway, we faired well. Only minimum damage to dh shop. Our parish was hit pretty hard with wind damage. Lots of trees down. The whole parish was without power. Entergy and surrounding power co. have been working really hard. They have about 55% back up. We have family that lost there homes.

We also decided we will not ride out another one of these. At least not anything over a cat.2. It's just not worth it. This has really made me appreciate those little things (hot water, air).

Thanks for praying for us and caring.
Great news! I was thinking about you :goodvibes

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Good to see so many checking in, and are ok. :)

[julia & nicks mom]

I got a PM from Mudd this morning - they are physically okay - but will be starting over

[msmickminn]

Finally checking in here!
I'm from Denham Springs, relatively minor inconviences as far as I'm concerned. A few days without power was about all that affected our home. The kids and I have spent some time at the shelter at the church around the corner and oldest DS at LSU helping out there.
Kids back to school today and I braved the traffic to go back to work today.
God Bless DisFriends!

[bengalbelle]

Finally checking in here!
I'm from Denham Springs, relatively minor inconviences as far as I'm concerned. A few days without power was about all that affected our home. The kids and I have spent some time at the shelter at the church around the corner and oldest DS at LSU helping out there.
Kids back to school today and I braved the traffic to go back to work today.
God Bless DisFriends!
:goodvibes

[donaldsgal]

Has anyone heard from Aesalsa (Erika). There was a post asking about her on Humphrey's Home. She is from NO. I believe she is expecting her first child.

I was looking on the funniest comments thread on the theme parks board, and I sent her a PM. Got a response today - she's fine. This is part of her response to my PM:

*** originally posted by aesalsa***
Thank you for writing and your concern. We are OK, thanks God. I am in AR, and DH is checking out our home and his parents right now. We evacuated on the morning of Sat., Aug 27. We didn't think it would get this bad. Fortunately, we live about 10 miles west and on the west bank of the river from the flooding. So our home only had a few shingles off the roof, and no looters got in!
****

We can take her off the list now I think. :) I'll PM her that this thread is here.

[MAGICinMYHEART]

We did receive a post from ERIKA :Pinkbounc

*Quick Message*

I am in Monticello, Arkansas, and DH is at our house. Our house is fine overall.
We have food, a place to stay, and all our family is safe. We are now expecting a baby, I am 11 wks and 2 days pregnant. Evacuated Sat., Aug. 27, noon.

Thank you for your concern. Just got access to internet. Will write more as soon as I can.
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[mamaprincess]

Is their a list of Diser's who lost everything and who need help?

[PolyAddict]

Searching the main thread now---

PolyAddict (Michelle)--hubby and 3 kids...about to check her post history--but darn that no searches for 60 seconds after you do one rule ;)

She lives in Metarie--Jefferson Parish I think....planned to evac Sunday at 5am.

Hey Lisa loves Pooh,

You have such a good memory, we did leave around 6 am Sunday. Too bad we weren't going to WDW. We are in Indiana now, kids in school here. No real damage to house, just a waiting game now...

[lmhall2000]

Another Dis'er missing...


Tine731...Christine Noble...

I had asked if anyone wanted me to send their children postcards from Disney...I was just printing out the labels and I realized her address was Biloxi....there is a listing for them but no answer...I'm going to try and mail the postcard to that address and I did PM her....but if anyone knows where she is...let me know so I can forward the postcard! Her last post was 8/27.

Thanks!
Tara

[lmhall2000]

Christine responded.....

Thank you for thinking of us. Don't send the postcard. The house is no longer there. We had to count slabs just to find it. It looks like it has been bombed. We feel lucky to have all family members accounted for. Please tell my fellow disers that we are okay and we miss them and we thank all for the support and donations.

Please pray for her!

Tara

[agnes!]

Add to the list of the missing DIS'ers Poppinsme. She's the one who was mentioned a few pages back with the five horses and who was on duty as a Level 3 NICU nurse. She has not posted since August 28th.

agnes!

[JimMIA]

I don't know if this has been reported, but tooneric is okay.

I don't have all the details, but I think his home in NO was destroyed and he has relocated to WDW. If I'm not mistaken, he got his family into one of the DVC resorts, but doesn't have ready access to a computer to check in.

This is probably the best thread on the DIS -- keep it up!

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Not sure if this has been posted but here is a link that shows postal areas affected:
http://www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates/zipmap.htm?from=bannercommunications&page=katrinamap
More info here:
http://www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates.htm?from=bannercommunications&page=katrina

So sorry to hear about your house Tara. :guilty: Glad you all are ok.

[Shutterbug]

I had no idea so many Dis'ers were missing :guilty: but am glad they are showing up okay.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Jbowler...just checked in on the main thread. (I probably spelled it wrong...AGAIN ;) Sorry!).

[jlbower79]

Thanks Lisa Loves Pooh... I didn't notice this thread till last night and I was having troubles trying to respond...

I'm here and ok... we lost power that monday the storm hit at 5:30am... we didn't get power back for 2 weeks, my mom 3 weeks. My city is just wind and tree damage. A few of my apartments lost their roofs... from the sky I bet my town looks like a kmart shoppers special with all the blue roofs. I did go on the coast and it made me cry, I can't even watch the news about rita because NO only has 1.3 million people while houston has 4 or 5 million... I know they are all getting out but what will they come home too.

Well, I am safe, back to working (yucky) which means I need to go now or I'll be late.

Take Care all and thanks so much for the love :grouphug:
Jaime