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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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monica
oatman
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 5:40:42 PM
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How is Caron? I hope we hear from her soon. Orange was pretty devastated from what I hear? I am on the verge of tears any moment now.
Our place and family was okay. So many were not. I am heart-broken over Galveston and the communities down further. I was close to Downtown Houston. We were hit pretty hard.....very very hard. It was extremely surreal. It is okay for me. I am actually one of the 'lucky' ones. I am concerned for the rest and the other farmgirls. I should have net access and am at home and all is fine (except for out there!!) now. I'm exhausted.
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 9:23:36 PM
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Brooke- I am so happy to hear from you!
I know in the city it is very different when there is a catastrophic event like this. I am in the country and after hurricane Rita it was very difficult. We had no power for 3 1/2 weeks. It was hard but we were ok- but when I went into town-our SMALL town it was different. Very surreal- it smelled awful because of all the rotting food in refrigerators etc- and it was eerily vacant. No lights sounds, things you don't normally notice.
I was very glad to go back home- and wait out the rest of the events in my country home.
There was no fresh food for quite some time-I craved a fresh orange or grapes- they were not to be found for weeks!!!
Just keep writing about your experiences and it will help some.
I had no idea how hard it all was for me until about a year after the storm when I started crying at the least little thing. I never cried during the aftermath of the storm-we were too busy making it.
Wish I could give ya a big ole hug!!!!
It will be ok- your city will get going again and everything will be fine- it just takes time.
I'll pray for you!
Now we need to hear from Marly & Caron. Any word?
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 9:38:58 PM
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Brooke, If there is anything I can do please let me know! I can't imagine what it has been like for all the farmgirls over there! I am still praying for all of you!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 12:44:34 AM
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Brooke, I'm so glad you're okay. Get some rest cuz after everything you've been through some sleep will help you be better able to deal with the destruction you see all around you. I stayed up watching the weather channel when Ike went though cuz I have family and internet friends in Texas and thankfully all of them are okay so far. Please let the sisters know if you or your family need anything. Maybe we should ask someone from Mary Jane's about starting a fund? Not sure they'd want to deal with managing contributions but it can't hurt to ask, can it? Since I'm still really new here who would be the best to inquire of for something like this?
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 09:22:05 AM
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Brooke, I am so glad to hear from you. I have not heard from Caron and I am very concerned. I have put an email out to her and a post on our TX chapter. I am keeping you, Caron and everyone else involved in my prayers as so devestation!
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 09:33:04 AM
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Honestly, the worst of our losses was a great bulk of the contents of our freezer and refridgerator. Some things thankfully were able to be saved. Really, it probably did more psychological damage than anything for me. I think I will tense up every time there is a storm. Agghhh. But I will be alright. I'm really concerned for the others that went through. Is there any other way to try and get in contact with Caron too? She probably has no way for phones or anything at all though.
What I really wish? That I could've been more self-sufficient by the time this thing hit. However, my husband was able to take some candles and pull together a little thing to cook up the eggs and some chicken we had left.. and I cooked some beans on it ... you definitely go into a sort of survival mode...
Honestly, in some way, I was alright with it. You don't have technology in your face all the time. The neighbours come out and you socialize. That was the positives out of all this mess. People are nicer here... and so forth ...
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 11:24:03 AM
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Tapestry, I e-mailed Meg about the farmgirl fund! I think it is a great idea and I think we ought to start one! I am sure everyone else would want to do it also ! I will let you know when I hear from Meg!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 7:56:44 PM
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Thanks Monica It just seems as sisters and women wanting to be involved in our communities that we could get a little something going that can build over time and be available to our sisters in times of crisis. Or even something we could all give an okay to use for sending aid from the sisterhood. Another way to show the world farmgirls care..smile.
Huggzz to all
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 3:13:26 PM
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I heard from Marly this afternoon. IKE left them with quite a bit of damage, I'm not sure of the extent of it yet though. She and hubby are safe. One of the outside kitties suffered a cut of some sort. Inside kitties are at their camp staying safe. Luck dog is safe tagging along with them. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Maybe she will check in soon.
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 8:00:05 PM
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Brenda, I am so relieved I could cry!!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 08:03:53 AM
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Where did Marly live? I forget- also what about Caron? Anyone heard from her? They are in Orange Texas.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 3:15:21 PM
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Marly lives in Lafayette.
"Love one another." |
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