More prayers, thoughts, vibes and

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More prayers, thoughts, vibes and
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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 4:57am
whatever else to help those travelling to escape Ivan.

Lauren, Lee, Gmary & the baby left Pcola around noon yesterday, so of course mom is assuming that they'll get here between 9 and 10pm last night. I took my spot on the couch (my room will be occupied by sis, Lee & baby for the duration of thier stay here) and mom will also be staying in the other bedroom w/ Gmary. Anyway, mom woke me up about 15 minutes ago, asking if they've called. After the disorientation, since I didn't realize at first that I'd fallen asleep and it was 3:30am now, my heart jumped into my throat. So, mom called Lee'c cell to find out where they were. Sis answered (I could hear her voice on the other end of the line all the way to the couch) sounding like she just woke up. As of 3:30am, they were still in Lafayette, La, about 3.5 hours from here in normal driving conditions. When mom asked how they found a vacant hotel room, sis informed her that they didn't, they've been on the road this whole time. So, from how she explained the traffic, they may not get here until noon today. That's 24 hours of bumper-to-bumper, 10 mph driving in weather that's already looking bad. And to think they left b4 mandatory evacuation went into effect!

Anyway, my thoughts are not only with them but everyone else on the roads as well. Hoping and praying that they can all keep thier sanity and not snap from fatigue and frustration. Also thinking of those who DID wait for mandatory evacuation to leave...I am not envying those ppl right now. And to all of the pets that were left behind.

Okay, I'm going to try and go back to sleep now, not that I think I can. just wanted to put some positive vibes out there for all of those ppl affected by this.

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Registered: 03-21-2003
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 3:07pm
Glad all is well! ((((((((((((((((Sadie))))))))))))))))))

*hugs ~ Caly


"They might not need me; but they might.

*hugs ~ Caly

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