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Rochelle
I have been staring at my computer screen for several minutes and I honestly don’t know where to start or what to say.
We are not at home right now. Our house is flooded and just about everything in it is either damaged or will be damaged (by the humidity and mold). This includes our two cars, which are currently under water.
BUT
We are safe and our cats are safe.
Some very wonderful friends called us this morning and asked if we needed sandbags. I said, “Yes.”
It became clear within about 30 minutes of this call that we would need to leave our home. They kindly offered to let us stay with them.
So, I now had about one hour to pack up whatever I wanted to save, get our cats in cat carriers, and pack clothes for us. In addition to all that, we attempted to raise up whatever we could as high as we could.
I never thought I would be faced with having to decide what is most important to me in a one hour period. I sincerely hope no one reading this ever has to do this.
We left out house in a boat and are now safely at our friends house. Tomorrow we might be able to go back to our house and see how bad it is, but since there were five inches of standing water when we left I have no idea what to expect.
Good thing I bought three gallons of milk yesterday! At least Ned got to eat his wings.
Rochelle
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Hi, Rochelle - I’m so sorry you’ve fallen victim to Fay; its so nice to hear that you’ve got good friends to help you out - I guess there must be quite a few folks in your area in the same situation and I hope that they are equally lucky and can get some help.
We’ll miss you while you get your house put back to rights again - I hope it isn’t as bad as you fear. The main thing is that you and your family are well.
Margaret
Hey Rochelle,
Just wanted to reach out and express our concerns. Through your blog, we’ve come to know you and appreciate reading your inspiring posts. We wish you and your family a quick resolution to your situation. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We live in St. Augustine and are currently awaiting for Fay to come ashore.
Peace, Grant and Debi
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My heart goes out to you. Will keep you in my prayers. I hope your home and things in it are not damaged too badly. I always enjoy your posts and the valuable information you share which I receive by email. Will keep thinking of you!!
Darlene
Thank you for the update phone call, Bean. We love you and are praying for all of you. We will stay in touch and are ready to help in any way possible. Its times like these I wish we were closer. Please hook up with FEMA as soon as possible so you can get some relief funds from the feds. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Russ, Christina & the girls.
Rochelle -
So sorry to hear about all this.. I am glad you and the family are safe and grateful you have nearby friends to help you in this situation.
ALWAYS find the positives right?
Looks like you may have to stay in that beach house for a few weeks!
If you need anything - just ask.
Mark
I have you and your family in my prayers Rochelle. I cannot imagine what you are going thru-the most important thing is that you are safe!
So sorry to hear of your misfortunes Rochelle. I am in the UK and can only imagine the horror you are experiencing over there. I wish you and all your fellow compratiots all the best and hope that you get everything back to normal. Out of the darkness comes light.
Alan
Hey everybody, it occurred to be today that we can start helping Rochelle and her family right away by using the blue ‘tips’icon (near top of page) to make a donation right here on her website where she will be the only recipient of any help. I just donated, it took less than a minute to charge to my paypal account. The paypal donation page also allows you to use your credit card. I know that they will have to start all over provide their family with all the stuff a household needs. I know it will be months before their insurance actually forks over any assistance. In the meantime, they would be physically and emotionally bouyed by any well wishes & financial help everyone can scrape together.
I have posted this suggestion over at the BANS forum. If anyone knows of any other websites to make this appeal, please just go ahead and post there.
HartLenn
BC, CANADA
Good idea!
Rochelle’s contributed a great deal to the BANS community so it’s one way for us to show our appreciation, and our support.
Rochelle
I’m so sorry to hear about your terrible news. My thoughts are with you and I hope you get back to normal as soon as possible. At least you and your family are all safe and sound.
Take care
Cherie (Webnut)