Katrina aftermath

[msoboe]

So I've been debating all weekend whether I should write about my trip to New Orleans with Ross, and after thinking about it, I've decided I have to get the thoughts that are in me out. So if you don't want to read through what could be psycho babble, or what could turn out being heart felt sap, just skip today's journal entry. It's just

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[bri_nizzle]

Wow. I don't know what to say, Dorothy. I feel like I've known you for quite some time, even though it's really only been a week or so, and just through chatting on Yahoo and what Katy has told me. I guess I'll just offer my hugs and support. I'm here if you need anyone to chat with, ever.

bri

[msoboe]

Thanks so much Bri...after this weekend, I need all the hugs and support I can get.

[bri_nizzle]

You're welcome.:)

[katybug828]

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry. Remind me that I have promised to give you a hug tomorrow morning, okay?

Tell Ross my thoughts are with him and his family.

And I made it through the whole thing! Not that I should be gleeful about something like that, but when you're attempting to not burst into tears over every-other word, it's an accomplishment. Thanks for describing it for those of us who can't be there to see it for ourselves.

[msoboe]

Thanks sis....this weekend truly has been one of the hardest in my life. I hope that after seeing this, I can become a stronger person when I lose something...knowing what these families are going through has made me so grateful for what I still have.

[blueeyedcutie]

Wow Dorothy, I am simply at a loss for words.

I too do not know you that well, but this post breaks my heart. This entire mess is all so surreal when you watch it on television, but I cannot even begin to imagine wishing something like this on even my worst enemy. I admire your strength to support Ross's family through some very tough times. I wish that everyone could have someone like you in their life.

Even though I am a few miles away, if I can do anything, seriously... anything for you and Ross please let me know. The smallest things can sometimes make the biggest world of difference. I am thinking about both you, Ross, and his family. Here's a huge hug from Dallas. <<>> much love. <3

oh, and I made it through the whole thing too. :)

[msoboe]

Thanks Jen. It means alot to both of us to have the support of everyone we care about. Just knowing that you are thinking about us and keeping us in your prayers is all we can ask for you.

[jenn251]

I can't imagine seeing what you saw..
it was hard enough being 1300 miles away
and watching it on tv..

but if it makes you feel better

erin brokovich is on tv.
you can see joe.

love ya

[eyesapphire]

Unlike most people I feel I have a huge grip on who you are and what you are about, my essential reaction is in my own post, but I'll say it here as well, in different words of course. Unfortunately for you I am not at a los for words and you'll have to read all of this. I wish I could have flown out this weekend and helped you. I wish even further more I could have gotten a hold of my friend that is out there right now to help you out (since he's the big army man), I feel like crap because I could do neither. You're right you'll be a bigger and stronger person for all of this. I can only imagine what it was like, I was talking to my dad about it and we were discussing what it must be like for Ross, a house he had known forever, completely destroyed. Please send Ross and his family my love and support and please relay to them that they are in my prayers and thoughts, especially now, but always. I have a hard time picturing Pips hooked up to machines but I think you may have that same reaction to my grandfather since was there a matter

[msoboe]

Ok, so I read this in class this morning....probably not the best idea that I have had yet! I just about starting crying while I was reading your comment. I'm so sorry about your grandfather. Is it the one I met while I was there and is he okay? I will be sure to keep him in my prayers as well. The worst part of all of this is that life has to move on for us down here, and we can't just stay in New Orleans to fix things. We can't stay there to hold Pips' hand. We just can't be there and it's killing me inside. Thank you so much for being here for me. I know that I can always count on you in times like this. I love you too sis.

[eyesapphire]

Yeah it was Hank, but I told you that more over to give you strength because of how much better he is doing now. So cheer up things will get better, we're rebuilding not tearing down remember?