Sixteen years ago, we were about to move to this cottage. In fact, we moved to the cottage sixteen years ago tomorrow. Our cable had been turned off, we didn’t have smart phones, and after we moved, our cable wasn’t turned on for another five days. So we had absolutely no idea about Hurricane Katrina and its horrific impact. When we did finally get cable, we were horrified by what we saw.
I think of that today as another hurricane heads toward the Louisiana coast, one that’s strengthening as I write this. I’m praying for everyone in the path of this storm, hoping that if you’re able to, you’ve evacuated. I’ve been on the receiving end of a few hurricanes in my life, but none like this one. Please get out if you can. Stay safe. We are praying for you.
This has been a scary and heartbreaking week. Z was exposed to Covid, an attack on the airport in Kabul resulted in the deaths of innocent Afghans and American soldiers, my dear childhood friend just lost her husband to cancer yesterday, children are dying of Covid, forest fires in the West – believe me, there’s even more, but I’ll stop there.
And now this hurricane.
Don pointed out the eerie similarities between the lines of refugees trying to escape the Taliban and the lines of cars trying to escape Ida, both of which have been repeatedly displayed on our television screen. Leaving home wondering if you’ll ever get back there. And if you get back, what you’ll see.
That’s all I’ve got for today.
Stay safe.
Happy Sunday.
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.
Yes, mine too.
Thank you, Cathy.
Stay safe.
The year of Katrina was the worst for me for so many different reasons. My MIL died of cancer just before my trip to the states with my boys, it was the summer I would last see my uncle in Michigan as he died in September of that year, worry about friends and family in LA and MS because of the hurricane, my dad stopped talking to me because of his crazy wife (but I’ve since realized it was actually for the best). I broke out in hives that lasted days because of all the stress. And now, I’m dealing with heart arrhythmia which the cardiologist believes is due to anxiety which I never started experiencing until my eldest son took his senior trip in high school (2013) and then it’s been one worry after another since then. But now my worry is worldwide. AAAAAHHHHHH! My girlfriend in New Orleans East has gone to Dallas to stay with her daughter. Sure hope damage isn’t overwhelming in the affected areas.
I have been dealing with anxiety for the first time in my life. It started with the four years of the Trump administration and really took off during the pandemic. I’m feeling it as I write this. I understand, Tammy. I truly do. Sending you my best wishes for ease and peace and relief. xoxo Stay safe.
And my family wonders why I have so much anxiety lately…..
Hopefully, people will be ok in NO…what a scary place to be.
Exactly. I have it, too, and sometimes it’s overwhelming.
Stay safe, Priscilla.
So many things on my mind and heart today. My daughter and son in law had just been to New Orleans the week before Katrina struck. It was such a disaster and after having lived in that amazing city once upon a time, I was devastated by all I saw. Now this Ida is aiming for her again. Praying for all. It has been a rough week news wise, personal wise and family wise. My brothers birthday on Friday (he would have been 68) and I miss him so very much. Just a lot to handle. I’m grateful for family and friends who lift me up. Hugs!
Now that we’ve spent time in New Orleans, we can visualize everything and our hearts are breaking for that city and Louisiana.
Sending you a hug on your brother’s birthday, Linda.
Stay safe.
My heart feels very heavy today for all the reasons you said and more. One can only hope for all.
I’m watching coverage right now. It’s a pretty strong hurricane.
Stay safe, Jeanie.
Claudia — so much despair in so many places thru out the world — have been feeling very bad, praying all day — none of our family is in danger, thankful, but feel such agony for so many other families. pls stay safe/healthy
Yes, thankfully, we are safe, but my goodness, the coverage shows just how strong that storm is.
Stay safe, Linda.
The news gets more alarming each day. So many things to worry about and so little we can do to help, it seems.
We feel powerless.
It’s very hard, isn’t it?
Stay safe, Ellen.
Such a horrible hurricane to end such a horrible week. I can’t remember another week like this one. I think I have been able to feel all the prayers that have flown to heaven and adding mine to the long line. May we move forward with strength and hope. Thank you for this posting Claudia.
You’re most welcome, Tana.
Praying.
Stay safe.