After a few tears with Mom, and words of love, I start calling my siblings.
I reach my brother in Ohio; I get an email from my sister in San Antonio, Texas. My best friend in Minneapolis is glad to hear from me. This was all about 11:30 a.m. Eastern. Just now I finally get an email from my sister, who works in Washington, D.C. She's home, she's safe.
I've left messages for my two siblings in Minnesota and New York. I'm sure both have the messages by now, but I sure want to speak with them in person.
I've logged onto someone else's computer here, and it is good to have this outlet. I also knew people at FR who know me would be worried. I'm glad to see my friends here on-line.