Got out of New Orleans and safe -thanks for your prayers [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

lulu71

08-31-2005, 09:05 PM

Can't stay online for long, but my whole family got out of New Orleans - some of us to Northern MS, most to TX, we're in Orlando, but it just doesn't have the same fun factor right now. I just saw video of my neighborhood, completely underwater. I live in the Lakeview area, right near the 17st Street canal that broke. A friend of a friend stayed and took a boat down my street, couldn't see the tops of the houses. Bodies were floating. It's just sickening. But ya know, we're all safe and stuff is stuff. I look at my DH and our baby daughter and know that I am so blessed. Thanks my friends for all of your prayers. I will answer PMs when I get more time.

Tjaleks

08-31-2005, 09:07 PM

I am glad your family is safe. :hug:

harleyquinn

08-31-2005, 09:08 PM

Thank Goodness :grouphug: !

I'm so happy to hear that you and your family are safe.

I'll keep you in my prayers!

llij

08-31-2005, 09:10 PM

Double post. Sorry!

llij

08-31-2005, 09:11 PM

:grouphug: Glad to hear that you are safe! So sad to hear about all of the devastation down in your area though. Everyone impacted by this terrible storm is in my prayers.

LoraJ

08-31-2005, 09:13 PM

Glad that you are safe.
So sorry about your house.

:(

:grouphug:

ANTSS2001

08-31-2005, 09:33 PM

snoopy

08-31-2005, 09:34 PM

Oh my gosh.....its so good to hear from you lulu. Thank God you are safe. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. :hug:

jellymanoffspring

08-31-2005, 09:35 PM

Thank God!!
Stay safe and Prayers are being said for your continued safety and strength during this horrible time!!

:grouphug:

crazyforgoofy

08-31-2005, 09:37 PM

So glad you're all safe. And I am deeply sorry about the losses you have suffered. I hope your life can get back to a new normal very soon.

Luv2Roam

08-31-2005, 09:39 PM

:grouphug:

damo

08-31-2005, 09:39 PM

When I look at your baby's picture, all I can see is that you are very blessed no matter what else happened. She is absolutely gorgeous and thank goodness you are all still together.

Jennifer S

08-31-2005, 09:41 PM

I just feel so bad for all the victims in this tragedy. I'm so happy you are alright. You have a great attitude. You are so brave. Best of luck rebuilding. We'll keep all of you in our prayers. :grouphug:

jenks0718

08-31-2005, 09:41 PM

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I am praying for you all

DisneyCP2002

08-31-2005, 09:41 PM

:grouphug: glad you and your family are safe.

Kitty 34

08-31-2005, 09:42 PM

I am so glad you chose to leave before the hurricane, but I'm sorry to hear about your house. :(

BARBARAAPPLE

08-31-2005, 09:43 PM

Glad to hear you are safe :grouphug: :grouphug:

daisy_77

08-31-2005, 09:57 PM

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
HUGS for you and your family! If you need anything, PM me and let me know...I have lots of baby stuff! Diapers, wipes, girl clothes and blankies! Glad to hear you are ok and having a very positive attitude-you are an inspiration to all of us!

lulu71

09-01-2005, 09:36 AM

Thanks again for your well wishes. I'll be in Orlando for a week or so, then where next - who knows? Most of my family lives in the city. We are hoping that relatives in MS fared well enough to house us. We'll see. DH doesn't know the status of his company, so we're not sure if he'll work elsewhere for now.

If anyone in Orlando could PM me, I'd appreciate it. I'm looking for information on veterinarians and pediatricians in the area. Since I'm not familiar with anything here, I'm using the Yellow Pages, but maybe a local could give me some recommendations. Thanks! --Tara

grinningghost

09-01-2005, 09:38 AM

So glad you're all safe. I'm sure it hurts to see your home destroyed, but the most important thing is you're all together and still here. Prayers continued for you and all the others affected by this tragedy. :grouphug:

MELSMICE

09-01-2005, 09:44 AM

Glad that you & your family are safe.

mickeyboat

09-01-2005, 09:48 AM

Thank you for reporting in. I am so glad you are safe. :grouphug:

Denae

Aimee K

09-01-2005, 10:06 AM

PM Sent :sunny:

Mom2Ashli

09-01-2005, 10:08 AM

Very glad to hear that you and your family are safe. :grouphug:

palmtreegirl

09-01-2005, 10:30 AM

:grouphug:

eeyore kelly

09-01-2005, 10:35 AM

Glad to hear you are safe.

MickeysMommy

09-01-2005, 10:38 AM

So glad you got out and are ok. :hug:

chrissyk

09-01-2005, 10:39 AM

PM sent by me as well.

Dan Murphy

09-01-2005, 10:44 AM

Good wishes, lulu. :hug: Good to hear you are out and safe. You will go on, you will make it. God bless you. :hug:

Credit Man

09-01-2005, 10:54 AM

:grouphug:

ericamanda01

09-01-2005, 10:55 AM

Good to hear that you and your family are safe. :grouphug:

jenny2

09-02-2005, 12:06 PM

lulu71 - I know I've already told you this, but thank God your family made it out. If your family needs ANYTHING please let me know. I know furniture is probably your last thought right now, but I have a crib and changing table (like new!) you could have. I also have lots of baby girl clothes. Just let me know if you need it and I'll get it to you.

:grouphug:

Planogirl

09-02-2005, 12:09 PM

:hug:

binny

09-02-2005, 12:11 PM

So glad to see you!

God Bless you.

Miller1412

09-02-2005, 12:11 PM

You have an absolutely fantastic attitude, and with that and your family, you're going to be ok. My prayers are with you and your family.

NCDisneyMom

09-02-2005, 12:12 PM

:grouphug: I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your home, but very glad to hear that you and your family are safe. My continued prayers for everyone involved in this tragedy. :grouphug:

Tasha+Scott

09-02-2005, 12:32 PM

I am very relieved that you, your dh, and baby Mia are okay! I'll keep all of you in my prayers. I am sooo sorry about your neighborhood! But I am very glad you are safe!

If you need baby girl things PM me an address where I can send you some and also what size Mia is in. I don't want to send any clothes she may have outgrown. I have some 0-3 months and a few 3-6 months I could send. I also have a few size 1 and size 2 diapers. It's not much I know, but it'll help some.

ETA: I meant to say earlier that I know you don't know where you will be at this point yet but as soon as you do PM me and I will be glad to send you what I can! Oh, and I live in northeast MS so if you end up this way (near Tupelo or the surrounding areas) I would be glad to meet you somewhere and hand deliver some things to you! Otherwise, I will gladly ship it!

Alice28

09-03-2005, 02:38 AM

OMG---lulu! What can we do to help you? Thank goodness you and your family are ok! :grouphug:

Lil_Tink

09-03-2005, 03:06 AM

:grouphug: glad your safe

pixieprincessmom

09-03-2005, 09:35 AM

We are in Louisiana west of the city. I don't know how to PM. Never felt the need before. If you need any info about the area let me know. Do you know where all relatives are? I know the phones here have been really bad.

pattyT

09-03-2005, 10:02 AM

:grouphug:
Please email me at pattyt@verizon.net if you need anything...
so glad to hear that you are safe
I have TONS of Baby clothes blankets etc...

wvrevy

09-03-2005, 10:40 AM

PM sent from here as well ! Lots of baby / toddler girl clothes, as well as quite a few baby toys and such.

joats

09-03-2005, 11:05 AM

Lulu, so sorry to hear the news but glad you, DH and Mia are ok.
Please know that we are thinking about you and sending positive thoughts and prayers your way during this awful time.
So glad you made it out ok!
Keep us updated when you can. :grouphug:

pixieprincessmom

09-03-2005, 12:09 PM

Please explain to me hw to PM. I may have a home closer to home for you if needed. It would be with a couple who also have a small baby.

Strawberry Lemonade

09-03-2005, 01:54 PM

Glad to hear you and your family are safe.

lulu71

09-03-2005, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys. We're fine and have a ton of our stuff with us, thank God. We're not sure where will be after next week because DH is flying to Houston to meet with his company to decide where they will set up temporary operations until they can decide what to do with their N.O. property, which was destroyed. Could be here in Fla., (I hope) or somewhere on the east coast. That will all be decided next week. It's kind of weird to sit back and wait to hear where you'll call home for the next year or two.

I am so very touched by all of your concern and offers. Since we are OK with stuff, I would so much rather see someone have it that can use it more than we can. There are people here in Orlando from what we've heard who are stranded with no means whatsover. It's just so sad.

MELSMICE

09-03-2005, 07:55 PM

Please explain to me hw to PM. I may have a home closer to home for you if needed. It would be with a couple who also have a small baby.

To PM someone all you do is click on their username from their post & you will see something that says "PM this user" or something like that. Just send a private message to them that way.

Hope that helps!

J&L Love Disney

09-03-2005, 07:58 PM

So sorry for your loss. My aunt lives in Lakeview area also and she fears it is all gone. However, her family is safe and sound and that is all that matters.

Please let me know if I can help.

Tasha+Scott

09-04-2005, 03:33 AM

I am very glad to hear that you and your family are going to be okay! Sounds like you have a very optimistic outlook and I know you will survive this tragedy! I am especially glad Mia is okay! Kylie is only a few weeks older than her (I remember when you let us all know she had arrived on the moms-to-be thread) and I could not even imagine how scary it would be having your child without anything. I am glad you managed to save a lot of your things. I will definitely be helping others that need it too. But if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask!