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HI...

Not so sure about the heart but you are 110% right about the rest of what you said

thanks marty and HL...those words have deep meaning to me, just to know you said and feel them are comforting. "we" the town have been using the phrase..."we can either laugh or cry"...i think everyone is out of tears, we all lost so much. its overwhelming to watch your house go under then see it after the water leave, but to know so much of the state was hit...32 ft of water in one city...its amazing...

ppl are getting upset and losing what patience they had, its a long road ahead for most. I listened to the warnings and advice others were giving and got the majority of our things out before the major water hit us. so i try to keep that in mind, that my loss isnt as big as many, but at times i fall into a pity party. I will never forget standing in the 4 ft of water stacking sandbags for 9 hrs, then it just went under. My oldest son stayed up til 2 am trying to help our neighbors, it was like we knew it was a losing battle, but was too hard to just stop and walk away. the water just kept coming...anyways, not sure how long i can be on here as our electrical power isnt in full force so it gets turned off at times.

but once again thanks all...I love you all!!!

I still love you.

well I still love you too...im just a bit more soggy then last time i hugged you...hehe ::hugs::

Love and Hugs right back at you... You've been missed....Worried about and much loved.... It's good to see you Sweetie X a bazillionkatrillion

HEY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You'll be in my prayers BEB.

Just stand in the silence of it all and open your eyes... look at all of it with clear eyes. If that means you have to cry them clear, then do so. Once you have noticed all the losses, look around you. Look at the little stuff that you didn't notice.

After Katrina, I took a silent moment just to listen to the sounds of people coming out of hiding. It had a deafening roar to it & I almost let it bring me down. I was spending so much time looking around the ground I almost walked into one of the biggest spiderwebs ever! It was about 4' across and had been spun in the bend of a destroyed pine tree. Most impressively, was the huge Monarch butterfly it had caught. No doubt this little guy had been hiding somewhere throughout the storm & now he was about to enjoy his first real meal. I think I watched him for 15 mins, carefully wrapping up this delicate meal for later. It was as if he was saying grace before dinner.

This small moment brought the reality of all the sadness into perspective.... it was just one second in time & now all my tomorrows were fresh & new. You too have all fresh & new tomorrows. You have the most important jewels anyone could ask for, your friends & family.
All is well now. Be alive.


Luv you hunny.

glad too see im not the only one from iowa...i thought of going down there to help sandbag but never made it..did go to parkerburg and helped them for a bit

thanks so much spicey, i knew you would come here. your very inspiring and i thought of you my last nite in the house. thanks for your words and seeing the sun rather then the rain. love you xoxo

hi alan...naa theres a couple here from Iowa, thanks for your flowers....very sweet. parkerburg was something else wasnt it? my boys went to new hartford and worked the weekend there as soon as they were letting volunteers in. they were quite surprised by all the damage and losses they seen there.

i wish the sandbags would of worked in more places..it was just too high. i think they did save a couple buildings as the waters went further south. the rivers were mean and unforgiving to those who stood in its way. for once my town had the white rapids as we watched the force of it.

anyways, thanks for being here and my best to you



oh cuspo i would take your hugs any day.. thanks

Hiiiii bodleing....nice to see you!!!

Not read the posts, busy at work.
Just thought i'd say hello.

Darling

BEB

ive been watching the news alot
its tuff over there...
im glad your area is salvageable

been praying of course
not knowing you guys were ok was awful
im so glad you found a moment to let us know!

the mighty mississippi-
yikes-mother nature is in a mood!

thanks for the prayers mf...last night was the first time i was able to get online....the servers and still tryin to get everyone online..so i never know how long i will be on. otherwise i would of let you know sooner. i do enjoy having electricity, water bck..the sewer would be nice to have..but those portapotties are better then nothing..LOL this was a big wake up call for many of us, what we take advantage of and what we need to appreicate more..

the mighty mississippi...yeh, not so sure how shes doing..but she took our water. there was this one small town where both our major rivers hit before meetin up with the mighty...amazing...mother nature got testy with us..i guess.. are you doing okay there mf or you experiencing the rage of her too..

salvageable...so far yes...keep sending the prayers and good vibes...are always needed!!!

Praying for you Trudy.....

Welcome Home!!! WE (I) missed you!!!!!