Frances update: A Big Thank you

It doesn't seem like just a couple of days since this entire nightmare started. Before I lost power, I was hearing that New Orleans would be "spared" to a certain extent. I couldn't take the darkness and a hungry, tired toddler much longer and my car broke down. Last night, I left walking "to the lights" with my baby in a wagon and one flashlight. Today, I got my car fixed and began to see my first aftermath reports. I can't seem to stop crying and I finally know what panic attacks are like. PLEASE, PLEASE note, my baby and I were never in danger and the damage in Baton Rouge is ever so slight in comparison. It's just getting so hard to bear even though we are 70 miles aways. In Baton Rouge, it's like we have lost our beloved and historic big sister and we are scrambling to try to support tens of thousands of refugees. My sincere thanks to all the kinds words and prayers. I'm sorry we have been stressing out my "little sister" SueElla, but me and Cece love you. A special and unexpected thank you to my "Hurricane Angel" Lori. I went from never talking with her before to feeling comfortable nearly crying on the phone. Lori, I needed you there more than you will ever know. I hope next time you are down here, we get to visit. I'm seeing my PCP this afternoon and I hope he can help me with my blood pressure/anxiety attack problems before I nut-up or stroke out. I'm not too proud to say I'm at the end of my rope. Prayers greatly appreciated. Onward Frances

Frances PLEASE know that you and your baby are in my thoughts and prayers as are all the people affected by this disaster. I can't even begin to understand what you are experiencing but know that regardless of how you compare what you are experiencing to others in other areas your issues are no less stressful. Take care and if any of us can do anything PLEASE do not be too proud to say so. Be safe and know that MANY prayers are being said for you and all affected. CArolyn

FRANCES MY DEAR... I ONLY DID WHAT I FELT IN MY HEART WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO HUN. AS I KNOW IN MY HEART OF HEARTS YOU WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME EXACT THING IF THE TABLES HAD BEEN TURNED. YOU BETTER BELIEVE WHEN I GET DOWN THERE I WILL BE CALLING UPON YOU TO MEET YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS LITTLE DAUGHTER. I HOPE TODAY GETS YOU THE RELIEF THAT YOU SO DESPERATELY NEED HUN. DID YOU EVER FIND DIAPERS FOR THE BABY??? I SURE HOPE YOU DID, I KNOW YOUR WHOLE ORDEAL STARTED OUT WITH NEEDING THEM. BLESS YOUR HEART, I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH DOWN THERE. HAVE YOU HEARD FROM YOUR DH, DID HE WEATHER THROUGH THE STORMS UP NORTH??? MAY GOD'S SPEED GUIDE HIM HOME SAFELY AND SWIFTLY. CALL ME ANYTIME YOU NEED SWEETIE. GOD BLESS, LORI

MY DEAR FRANCES.....I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW JUST HOW MUCH YOU MEAN TO ME.......I WISH I COULD SEE YOU AND GIVE YOU A GREAT BIG HUG......YOUR WORDS TO ME HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE BEST WORDS I COULD EVER HEAR........ALTHOUGH I AM STILL SO DOWN AND NOT DOING WELL, I READ YOUR WORDS AND I DO SMILE AND CRY, BUT YOU ARE MY ANGEL, I THINK YOU ARE HERE FOR A REASON, AND I JUST MIGHT BE ONE OF THEM........ THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY! WITH ALL MY LOVE AND HUGS KIM

Frances I know it has been a long long time since you heard from me. I used to live in Shreveport but now am back in Texas. I'm so glad you're okay!!! You were one of the first people I thought of when all this mess started happening. I have one other internet pal right in N'Awlins so I'm praying that she is okay also. My heart is just breaking for everyone on the Gulf Coast. Please give your babies a big hug for me. Last time I heard anything about you, you were going through some pretty serious health scares. So seeing you here the first day I came back on board is a thrill for me. Sue

sUSAN I HAVE BEEN WORRIED ABOUT WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN, BUT SEEING YOUR POST I SEE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN BUSY MOVING. GLAD TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE SAFE AND SOUND! GOD BLESS, LORI

Hi France, I am so glad you and your baby is safe. I live in Pensacola Florida and i know the strss you are under. We have gone though Ivan and then denise.With katrina We got very high winds and our power went out for awhile. I hope you get your blood pressure under control. I'm glad you got your car fixed. I know it is hard right now and you feel you are at the end of your rope but it will get better with time. I watch the tv and it makes me cry for thoses people. My heart brakes. I am so glad you and you baby is ok and made it though this. I will pray for you and you will be in my thoughts. Take care and i send my love to you and your little one. Debra

(((((Frances and wee one)))))) Cathy