Mimi called me a couple of hours ago. Things were going ok. They were fine and had power - the lights did flicker a few times, but that was it.
Her kids - both with her and not, all seemed fine where they were, her son in Thibodaux (am I spelling that right?) was doing ok riding out the storm and still had power. Her son-in-law in River Ridge was the same.
One thing that Mimi was concerned about was the Industrial Canal and the barges that had come loose and fears that the Upper 9th Ward might flood.
Another good thing in Mimi's mind was that the GOP convention seemed to go kaput with the storm!
Mimi expressed again her overwhelming thanks and awe at how much we love her. We are not surprised though, are we????
And then Mimi wanted to know how Jane was. I was able to report that Jane was in the process of moving into her new home in record speed and that both Jane and Bishop Maya were holding up remarkably.
Of course Mimi wanted to call Jane to make sure that she was ok... Just like our generous Grandmere to do so! (I have also spoken to Jane today and she seems great, all things considered.)
What a community we have built here - it kind of knocks me down too. Thanks be to God!
Maybe Mimi will log on later and update us more. In the meantime that is it for now.
Thank you Fran for keeping us posted. The way I figured it, this storm would go right over Mimi in New Roads. I was thrilled when the storm died down a bit.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you, Grandmere Mimi!
ReplyDeleteYes, news here as I woke was that it crossed coast as a cat 2. Thankful for small mercies I guess. Prayers continuing from downunder.
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God that Mimi and her loved ones are safe.
ReplyDeleteFor all God's children this night I pray:
Preserve us O Lord while waking,
and guard us while sleeping;
that awake we may watch with Christ,
and asleep we may rest in peace.
Amen
Many thanks, Fran, for keeping us posted.
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