[Texagirl4W]

This is an upbeat thread; I'm not trying to rain on anyone’s parade here.

Just a little tidbit about the devastation in Louisiana, West Jefferson Parish is west of the Mississippi River. I have family there and their house has no damage, but no electricity, lots of debris, no water in the house. East Jefferson Parish is east of the Mississippi River. That is where all the water is up to roof tops. I have family there also. Haven't heard from any of them. All circuits are busy.

If you are a praying person, pray.

[DollyCali]

This thread is loaded with praying folks and you better believe that is why most aren't here.. we are following the events of the gulf tragedy, chocking back sobs, & praying feverishly for those victims & the rescue folks.

It will get worse IMHO.. as more and more of the info is out. Communications are very limited right now & the total damage/death/conditions are not known yet.

This is a marvelous thread reflecting the joys & beauty of people and america and I guess part of the perspective of life is that this vacation followed tragedies in the USA.. good things followed 911.. good things will follow this.

We will bury our dead and grieve them profoundly. We will give money, we can't afford, to help people we will never meet & who will prolly complain anyway. We will cry for the children who are orphans, the pets who were abandoned to fend for themselves & perished, the "things" people lost, which really weren't that important anyway.

{{{{ texagirl4W }}}}}}

{{{{ all Finest FRiends }}}}

[JustAmy]

Texasgirl4W, saying prayers for your family and all the folks in that devastated area of our beautiful country.

Pinging B-G to ping the Prayer Warriors.

[Diver Dave]

Praying for the safety of your family members in East Jefferson Parish, as well as all those families effected by this storm. I too have family in the gulf coast areas of Alabama. Though they have not received the devastation which centered in LA. this time, they were hit hard last year.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I have family there also. Haven't heard from any of them. All circuits are busy.

If you are a praying person, pray.

Oh Texagirl4W, I'm sorry....SO sorry....I'm calling in the prayer warriors. JustAmy, THANKS for the ping..!!!

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to thank You that we can knit our hearts in prayer for the safety and well being of Texagirl's family. Watch over them, O God, and keep them from all harm. Send Your angels to camp about all those who are caught in this disaster ... minister unto them with every provision needed ... encourage them unto the time of rescue ... strengthen each one against any semblance of disease. Open our hearts to the needs of our neighbors, that we might be used of You. In the Name of Jesus, we pray, Amen ...

[OESY]

We wish you and your family well. You are in our prayers.

[Billie]

I was trying to respond to your post this morning when my pc locked up (it does that often in Firefox when I'm answering a FReepmail or a post, and I don't know why. There is nothing to do but reboot, and then I had a lunch date and just getting back)

It wasn't easy this morning to post an "upbeat" thread, or any other kind, as, like everyone else, my mind is focused on the hurricane destruction in Louisiana and Mississippi and worrying about those who are still to experience Katrina's wrath. I can only imagine how worried you and others must be to have to wait and pray for word from family in the area. My prayers are with you and my heart goes out to you.

[eyespysomething]

Texagirl-

I've been praying for 2 days now. I will continue praying, and will lift up the Texagirl family name, along with so many others.

[SwinneySwitch]

Prayers up!

[Texas Termite]

Prayers it is!!! Please keep us informed and let us know if we can do anything....for you or for them :)

"TT", Beth & Nana

[trussell]

Prayer pings. I'm sure there are many people who need prayers because of this hurricane. Post 16 and 27 are two specific requests on this thread.

My prayers go up for all who are in peril because of Hurricane Katrina. God's protection over them all.

Blessings,
trussell

If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.

[AZamericonnie]

Prayers for Kara's mother & your family Texagirl as well as all who are affected by this terrible storm!