Jeanne is hitting us and I am home alone and scared

[Pigsty333]

Jeanne Update from Orlando
Its 9:44 PM and the wind is howling outside. My windows are making funny noises. It sounds like I am inside the Haunted Mansion. Everything is rattling. Curfew is in effect effecitve 11 PM.

My husband had to go to work at Orlando International Airport (left at 8:30PM) tonight and called me and told me that there were a lot of trees down. Lights are already going out.

I am sitting here at my computer because I am basically scared to smithereens. I don't know how to turn on the generator. My husband showed my 11 yr. old how to do it and hopefully he will and won't blow up the house.

Right now they have tornado warnings and they are saying that it will head straight to Orlando. Right now winds from the outer bands are at 100 mph.

No matter what, we have to tough it out. A lot of the companies here fired a lot of workers for not reporting to work as they stayed home to secure their residences and get their families ready. Florida Hospital fired about 11 nurses. Some Police Departments fired some of their police officers.

The weatherman ( who was been on the money so far with all the other hurricanes) said that we will have a major hit by 3 to 4AM with winds gust over 140 mph with 90 mph in Kissimmee. She is making landfall right now. So lets brace and I will let you know how I make out.

I am a little concerned because we had some water during the last one and the builder was supposed to come out an check it out and fix it, but nothing so far.

Hopefully, we will be okay. I know we are going to lose power, but for how long I don't know. As soon as I get back on I will post what happens.

Take care and good night to everyone. Your prayers are needed now.

 

[MrsPotts]

Hang in there, we're praying for you.

 

[HayGan]

I think I probably speak for everyone when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all other Floridians right now! Go and be safe!

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

Stay safe sweetie.

 

[minnie1928]

Stay safe, we are all thinking of you!

 

[Friend_of_Piglet]

Be Safe.

Sooz

 

[SheriB]

Good luck, and my prayers are with you. I can't imagine what you and everyone else are going through. I didn't realize they had fired so many workers for not reporting to work. I know that some of their positions may require them to be there, but if they have to choose bewteen work and family in a life or death situation, I could see how work would lose. Stay safe.

Sheri

 

[BethR]

You poor, poor thing. Stay with us as long as you can. I can't even begin to imagine how you must be feeling.

We are all praying for all who are affected by this that they will remain safe...

 

[SusanD]

I know that as much as I love visiting Florida I am a weather wimp. I doubt I could live with the uncertainty that tropical weather provides.

Know that you have prayers being said in your behalf. God bless and keep you safe.

 

[NeverBeentoDisney]

I hope you are okay. Please if you can post tomorrow to let us know that you are okay. That is horrible that companies are firing people because of not showing up. The best thing in life is family and I would have stayed home to protect my family and home too. Job or no job.

 

[Tsi2quick]

Keep updating us here, maybe it will take your mind off things but do what you need to do to be safe first and foremost.

 

[mtakac]

I'll say a prayer for you and please update us. A tornado hit Pittsburgh (very unusual for us) several years ago and I was in a similar situation - home alone with the hubby at work. The news kept saying to go to the basement or get in your bathtub but our bathroom had a window in it! I was terrified and had no idea what to do. Stay strong and give your little boy a big hug.

 

[peacefulgirl]

Sorry you are scared . I will pray for you right now !!!!

PG

 

[robinb]

Stay safe! {{hugs}}

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as well. I'm so sorry you're going through this without your husband at home.

 

[tink2dw]

Oh please stay safe! The whole country is praying for you and ALL the DIS for sure!! Here is a whole park load of Pixie Dust to keep Florida SAFE!!

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[Local_Girl]

Prayers and good thoughts from me too...for you and your family and for all in the path of this hurricane. God bless you all.

 

[kerry34]

I will pray for you and your ds tonight. Please stay safe and let us know you are okay when you can.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Hang in there...You've got a ton of people sending your prayers and pixie dust !!!

 

[mjtm610]

It's 12:30 am here in Chicago. I can't turn off the weather channel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I pray that you will be safe and sound. My family is from Orlando, and the surrounding area. I spent many happy summers in your sweltering humid weather------I still love it! I also remember all the wonderful friends my aunts, uncles, and cousins had. All the warm, kind hearted, sincere neighbors. We are thinking and praying for all of you.