What can I say; you are all so kind. The only immediate family I haven’t heard from is one sister. She works at the West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, La. She volunteers for every emergency there. During emergencies that hospital becomes a National Guard Command Center. They go into ‘lock down’. When the NG takes over there is no one in, no one out.
The last we heard from her was yesterday afternoon. The only way we can communicate is by cell phone and everyone who calls gets the now awful recording, “We are sorry, all circuit are busy”. We know someone who lives 2 blocks from the hospital and by some fluke, that person has phone service and says there is no water on the ground there. Thank You, Lord.
Billie and all, the thread and stories here are wonderful. You and your crew are true gems.
My understanding is text messages are going through better. Don't know why.
Oh my Texagirl. Just getting here and finally watching TV. I've been "news impaired" and did not realize the scope of distruction. New Orleans is one of our favorite vacation spots...just love the people and "the big easy". My heart breaks for all the people suffering losses. Prayers for your sister, family and friends.
Wonderful Thread, Billie and Diver Dave!
You are loved. I hope you are able to get through to your sister soon.