Update on xh and Katrina
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| Thu, 09-08-2005 - 11:20pm |
Just thought I would give you all another update on xh, who is now a police officer for the city of New Orleans...
He talked to my xmil this evening and advised that he is one of the group that is being given several days off to recover a bit... that he had to borrow a car from his sargeant to get out of town (he's heading to Houston, where his gf has been since before the storm to help her look for a place to live there, as her house in New Orleans is under water, or at least was under water and to find a job in Houston)... he was looking forward to getting to a hotel where he could sleep in a bed with sheets on it, take a warm shower (hasn't had a but a cold shower since last Sunday) and some new clothes on (has apparently been wearing the same clothes, when out of uniform since Sunday as well)...
My xh was never one to talk about things that bother him, so I have to say that I am concerned about his mental health right now after going through and seeing so much... I do hope that he will take advantage of the opportunities to get help, as this whole thing has been a lot for me to process, from several states away... his uncle, a former US Marshall, is trying to get in touch with him as in his many years in law enforcement he has seen similar things from time to time... and wants to see how he is doing now...
Anyway, I have to get to bed, but wanted to update you...
Julie

Hugs to you.
Thank you for the update.
This whole thing seems so surreal. I pray for everyone involved, including your XH.
Hugs,
Angelena
Thanks for keeping up in the loop..... I hope that he gets some rest and mental refocus (and I'm also happy that he's not planning to spring a visit and toss a kink in your upcoming plans!).
hugs!
Karen ~ wildlucky4me
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~