Hurricane Ike

at 09/14/08 11:28PM
Zach and I evacuated Galveston on Thursday and made our way to Derek and Amber's with my two nieces. We only stayed until Saturday around noon. We then headed back to Santa Fe to find my sister's house with out power (but running on a generator). The floors were all wet, and not from any flooding. Just having the windows open down here w/all the humidity caused a lot of condensation. Today Zach and I tried to get to Galveston via Hwy 6 and 45, but were turned around both times. We just wanted to see if our apartment made it out OK. We are thinking about trying tomorrow with my UTMB badge, but don't plan on beeing successful... Today we saw ABC13 sky eye broadcast an aerial video of the West side of Galveston. They were going from west to east on the sea wall and when they finally got to where our apartments should be, they panned around to look at Moody Gardens and thereby skipping us! : ( It is a bad feeling being denied access to your home. But, I don't think I have much room to talk considering all those homes shown that have been destroyed. Tonight we are staying with my other sister Aimee who also lives in Santa Fe. Thankfully she has power. I am continually reminding myself of all the blessings that remain even if all our material possessions get washed away!

***UPDATE***
Today (Monday) we saw our apartment complex from a distance from channel 2's sky 2 helicopter. It looks as if it is still standing! yay! : )
  • biobo
    I mentioned on Z's site, but the emergency email system is no longer in effect. The usual UTMB email is supposed to be up and running. Love you guys soooooooooo much and glad you are OK. Our love to ALL down there.
    by biobo at 09/15/08 7:22AM
  • sunshinebear
    Hang in there! We are praying for you and Zach!
    by sunshinebear at 09/15/08 8:00AM
  • jennifermy
    I will say a pray for y'all. I'm glad that you are safe.
    by jennifermy at 09/15/08 10:07AM
  • whatsyourconfession
    YAY!!! for your apartment still standing!;-)
    by whatsyourconfession at 09/15/08 2:02PM
  • bacon_bits
    I have been praying for you! :-) I hope all turns out well, and please feel free to call us if you need ANYTHING!! We are coming back into town tomorrow and will be staying with my parents until our power is back.
    by bacon_bits at 09/15/08 7:55PM
  • violet
    glad to hear you guys are alright. I hope you get to return home soon! NO place like home :)
    by violet at 09/16/08 7:20AM
  • ambera
    I hope you get to see it soon! Let us know if you need anything. We love ya'll! :)
    by ambera at 09/16/08 8:55AM