It is Monday at 4pm and I have not heard from Mimi today. I tried her cell and it went straight to voicemail and the house phone at New Roads just gets a fast busy.
I am presuming that the winds took out the phone service and the lack of power (they do have a small generator) explains the no cell phone.
She sounded good around 7pm last night, but I hear the winds were bad.
Let's hope that the old adage of "no news is good news" is the order of the day. I just wanted to put this up as I am about to head out for the rest of the day and evening.
Prayers for Mimi and family, for all dealing with this storm, and for all those gathered here.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Update From Grandmere Mimi via Fran Part II
UPDATE: The worst is behind Mimi and her family. They did lose power however and the house that they are staying in did get a lot of water coming in, which they kept cleaning and mopping up.
She does not know when they can return to home - she will keep me posted and I will keep you all posted.
A neighbor at home said their house looks ok, but they are anxious to see how things are inside.
Mimi said that this was as bad as Andrew, which was bad. There are tons of tree limbs down everywhere.
Again - she is deeply grateful for all of the prayers, thoughts and good wishes.
Fran
She does not know when they can return to home - she will keep me posted and I will keep you all posted.
A neighbor at home said their house looks ok, but they are anxious to see how things are inside.
Mimi said that this was as bad as Andrew, which was bad. There are tons of tree limbs down everywhere.
Again - she is deeply grateful for all of the prayers, thoughts and good wishes.
Fran
Update from Mimi Via Fran
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.
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.
Monday Morning Report
Wind and rain are starting up but not bad yet. I hope that the effects of the storm will be less serious than we expected. My son in Thibodaux still has electric power.
PJ in the comments below, said that Thibodaux is nearly in the Gulf. Check out Houma, where my other son lives. That's why he's moving to Thibodaux when his son finishes high school.
I'm feeling a little more optimistic than previously, but we've not seen the worst yet.
New Orleans seems to have come through pretty well, although I remember Mayor Ray Nagin's famous, "We dodged the bullet...." after Katrina and before the levees broke.
The problem I'm hearing about now is that the storm is slowing down along the Louisiana coast, meanwhile pushing in water from the Gulf and dropping a good bit of rain, increasing the threat of flooding.
PJ in the comments below, said that Thibodaux is nearly in the Gulf. Check out Houma, where my other son lives. That's why he's moving to Thibodaux when his son finishes high school.
I'm feeling a little more optimistic than previously, but we've not seen the worst yet.
New Orleans seems to have come through pretty well, although I remember Mayor Ray Nagin's famous, "We dodged the bullet...." after Katrina and before the levees broke.
The problem I'm hearing about now is that the storm is slowing down along the Louisiana coast, meanwhile pushing in water from the Gulf and dropping a good bit of rain, increasing the threat of flooding.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Overwhelmed!
Hearing of all the prayers from the different congregations this morning is overwhelming. Thanks to you all. They are much appreciated.
As the storm moves inland, it loses strength, so even if it comes close to us, the wind strength will be less, maybe 85 mph, not fun, but I've been through that before when we stayed in our house for Hurricane Andrew. We survived. It's raining here, and the wind has picked up a bit, but nothing bad, yet. We'll likely lose power soon. Please pray for my son and grandchildren who stayed behind in Thibodaux. We get periodic updates from them by phone.
I'm afraid my poor New Orleans will be affected by this storm, too, but perhaps not as badly as with Katrina.
Fran love thanks for being such a brick and taking the time to post here.
Love and blessings.
As the storm moves inland, it loses strength, so even if it comes close to us, the wind strength will be less, maybe 85 mph, not fun, but I've been through that before when we stayed in our house for Hurricane Andrew. We survived. It's raining here, and the wind has picked up a bit, but nothing bad, yet. We'll likely lose power soon. Please pray for my son and grandchildren who stayed behind in Thibodaux. We get periodic updates from them by phone.
I'm afraid my poor New Orleans will be affected by this storm, too, but perhaps not as badly as with Katrina.
Fran love thanks for being such a brick and taking the time to post here.
Love and blessings.
Update from a Phone Message
Mimi called when I was away from my phone and left a message. I tried her back, but did not get her directly. She had called at about 8:15pm eastern.
Her voicemail said that things were calm so far where they all are. She was VERY happy to report that her daughter had made it safely to Pensacola. The traffic was bad, but apparently her son-in-law found a different route and they made it.
She may do some posting from that other computer, but did not have immediate access tonight, so here I am with this update.
Prayers for one and all as this storm approaches.
Fran
Her voicemail said that things were calm so far where they all are. She was VERY happy to report that her daughter had made it safely to Pensacola. The traffic was bad, but apparently her son-in-law found a different route and they made it.
She may do some posting from that other computer, but did not have immediate access tonight, so here I am with this update.
Prayers for one and all as this storm approaches.
Fran
Hi All
Hi all. I am using my daughter-in-law's computer here in New Roads. Thanks for all the kind messages. As of now, the storm seems to be headed very near to Thibodaux. My son and two grandchildren will ride it out in Thibodaux. I'm sorry about that, but all I can do now is pray for them. My daughter is on her way to Pensacola with her three boys, but I believe she will be a long time getting there. Traffic is horrendous. Her husband is in NOLA with the animals. During Katrina, we were all together here, but now everyone is scattered. Lord, have mercy.
I went to church here this morning, which was a comfort. The stores here are stripped bare. I'm not sure why. Maybe there are other evacuees here, or maybe the locals are getting nervous, because winds here could be as strong as 85 mph.
The only good news for now is that the Gustav's winds are now at 115 mph instead of 140 as they were previously. No matter where the storm makes landfall, the coastal areas of Louisiana will be flooded.
I'll post when I can.
PS: Bush/Cheney will not be at the Republican Convention. John McCain is very likely pleased.
I went to church here this morning, which was a comfort. The stores here are stripped bare. I'm not sure why. Maybe there are other evacuees here, or maybe the locals are getting nervous, because winds here could be as strong as 85 mph.
The only good news for now is that the Gustav's winds are now at 115 mph instead of 140 as they were previously. No matter where the storm makes landfall, the coastal areas of Louisiana will be flooded.
I'll post when I can.
PS: Bush/Cheney will not be at the Republican Convention. John McCain is very likely pleased.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
So Far, So Good Says Grandmere Mimi!
It is Saturday night, 8.25pm Eastern Time and I just got off the phone with our beautiful and beloved Grandmere.
They have arrived at their destination safe and sound and encountered no bad traffic.
I will update you all periodically as I hear from Grandmere. Prayers for the people of the Gulf Coast.
Gustav- lose your speed and fury!
FranIam
They have arrived at their destination safe and sound and encountered no bad traffic.
I will update you all periodically as I hear from Grandmere. Prayers for the people of the Gulf Coast.
Gustav- lose your speed and fury!
FranIam
Thank You!
We are evacuating in a few minutes. Yes, we changed our minds.
Thanks to all of you. I'm quite touched by the kind response of all of you whom I have come to know in real life and virtual life. That so many of you care and are concerned and are holding us in the light and in prayer is quite moving and means more to me than you can ever know. I cry when I read over the many lovely words.
I'll be in touch as soon as I can. God bless you all!
Much love,
Mimi
Thanks to all of you. I'm quite touched by the kind response of all of you whom I have come to know in real life and virtual life. That so many of you care and are concerned and are holding us in the light and in prayer is quite moving and means more to me than you can ever know. I cry when I read over the many lovely words.
I'll be in touch as soon as I can. God bless you all!
Much love,
Mimi
Crybaby Diary Post
Hi everyone. I would have preferred to leave today, but with all we had to do, along with an overflowed sink in the utility room that went into the bathroom, it would not have been an early start, so maybe it's for the best. Who am I to argue against the disaster manager. Of course, he did not tell us we couldn't leave today.
You may ask how the sink overflowed. Grandpère called me to help him with some damned boards to cover the front door, and I left the faucet running. Can you tell that I'm not being much of a good sport about all of this?
Plus, my grandchildren are not coming with us, because they won't go without their parents, and neither one will insist that they go. I'm not making the argument either, because the storm could make its way to New Roads, our place of refuge, too.
My daughter in New Orleans doesn't know what she's going to do. She's may go east to Pensacola or meet us in New Roads. Her husband is not leaving, so, at least, she will not have to take the pets with her.
Thanks again, everyone, for the prayers, thoughts and good wishes. They mean more than you can ever know. Such an outpouring of love is overwhelming. I cry each time I read them.
You may ask how the sink overflowed. Grandpère called me to help him with some damned boards to cover the front door, and I left the faucet running. Can you tell that I'm not being much of a good sport about all of this?
Plus, my grandchildren are not coming with us, because they won't go without their parents, and neither one will insist that they go. I'm not making the argument either, because the storm could make its way to New Roads, our place of refuge, too.
My daughter in New Orleans doesn't know what she's going to do. She's may go east to Pensacola or meet us in New Roads. Her husband is not leaving, so, at least, she will not have to take the pets with her.
Thanks again, everyone, for the prayers, thoughts and good wishes. They mean more than you can ever know. Such an outpouring of love is overwhelming. I cry each time I read them.
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