I’m okay.
Sunday September 04, 2005
My city is just now getting power and running water back. I am so very very very lucky to have DSL too so I can let some of my non-Mississippi friends know I’m okay. Almost no one here has internet so I’m very very very lucky. Plus there is still no other way to get national news. Phones are still messed up. Things have been just horrid. I’ve been living okay, temperatures have been 100F (38 C) or more with no AC or fans or anything. Sleep has been impossible. Heat stroke has been a constant worry. The water is still undrinkable. Our apartment made out okay. Just some water and roof damage. The building next to us and a few others had their brick walls collapse, so we know we are very lucky. We have enough bottled water, but are slowly running out of food.
I wasn’t able to contact my parents for 5 long days. I know I wasn’t the only one. My hometown and family live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I had no idea if they were okay. Day 5 I finally got through to my Mom. My entire family was okay! Their house, my childhood home, was livable. It has flood damage and there’s a huge hole in the roof, but we are very very lucky that our house was built two feet off the ground to help lessen the flood damage we received. My grandmother’s house is okay as well, but the family beach house is, of course, gone. They found my great grandmother’s blanket tangled in a tree. That’s all that was left. I want to so badly drive to my parent’s but there’s no gas anywhere, so I can’t.
Now that things are slowly getting back to normal I’m beginning to feel the real pain. The cities I grew up in are damaged, destroyed, and even gone. As if they never existed. My childhood memories are all I have of many places now. People I’ve known are being found dead or are still missing. I’m so very very very very lucky to have my entire family well. I’m so unbelievably happy to have that.
Things here are still disconnected. The internet is my only way of national news. I read that much of the administration is trying to say the situation in New Orleans was not predicted….. that’s the biggest load of fuckin’ bullshit I’ve ever fuckin’ heard! Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE here in the Gulf knew New Orleans was screwed if a hurricane directly hit them. They had flood fears even if it just rained hard!!!!!!! How can they say it wasn’t predictable!? We had some friend that lived there. We heard from them yesterday. They, like most, got the fuck out of there the second they even hinted at hurricane Katrina going towards New Orleans. The city was in chaos. It’s not that surprising to the locals of the Gulf Coast. The place was beautiful and fun, but not safe. I only went when I had at least two other guys with me for protection. It’s still, nevertheless, disgustingly horrible what has and is happening there. I’m not sure what’s going on there now. I wish for better news sources, though, WLOX has been wonderful. Like always. They always continue to broadcast 24/7 through hurricanes. Never have they had to stay on so long, but they know they are the only ones that can bring the people news and information on the area. They are saviors, honestly. They broadcast over the radio which was all we had till now that powers on. We can barely get them in on the TV antennae, but it’s worth seeing them through the fuzzy picture.
I sent out letters to many. I had no idea how soon I’d have DSL. Postal service is still really shaky so I’m not sure when the letters will be delivered.
I hope everyone is safe and that if you have friend or family on the coast, I hope they are found well.
32 Responses to “I’m okay.”
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Thank God you’re alright. I was so worried about you, not getting an update for so many days! We’ve had the tv on CNN everyday and the news is just horrible~ I’m glad your family is safe, there are so many other people who weren’t as lucky. Please take care Jen! *hugs*
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she’s aliiiiiive she’s alive alive alive alive aliveeeeeeeeee wahahhahahaahahah
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glad you are safe jen.
i’m sorry to hear that a lot of people have lost their homes.
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I’ve been hearing the worst news. Glad you are so lucky! Hope you do okay.
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I am VERY relieved that you and your families are well and safe! I’m also angry with the administation, but saving lives come first. We can do all the blaming later.
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Take care, and know that all of your Northern Neighbours (Canada) are thinking and praying for your wellbeing and safety
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wow. i definatley had a whole huge post before that last little paragraph :|. umm hmm what did I write… i know that you don’t know me but I just wanted to let you know that i’ve been reading your entries and you’ll be in my thoughts. i agree that the way the situation is being handled is totally unacceptable. this morning i was reading the paper and apparently one of the common excuses is that the ‘terrain is difficult to naviagte on’. compleely rediculous. take care
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I’m so ecstatic that your okay. George Bush is handling this like a retard. Sorry, republicans. Stay safe and strong *sends food*
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Thank goodness you and your family are safe!:>
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God! I’m really glad that you and your family are ok!!! I’m really worried!! :D
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When we talked this morning, I was so relieved. I feel so bad now though. I’m glad you are okay.
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So good to hear this news.
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ahhh yesh i can relax now! omg i was soo worried. glad your safe. mucho love!
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goodness .. i’m glad everything is alright, you and your family is safe.
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hope ur doing ok :D:D feel better soon!
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Oh my gosh, Jen! I was so worried when you didn’t update for a week, since you usually do in a few days. I’m glad you’re okay, now! ^^
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So glad to hear that neither you nor your family are harmed!
As long as everybody is safe, that’s what counts.
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was getting worried for a moment there! Glad to hear your safe, I had no idea you were in the path of destruction o.O Its insane the damage cause by Katrina. Stay safe and take care!
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it it such a relief to hear that you are alright. i couldnt believe the images i saw on the television. take care and be safe
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thank god you’re ok, and you sure are lucky that your familly is ok too!!! but it’s still pretty horrible huh, the temperature is crazy! stupid administration people, they always blame everything on everyone but themselves!!!
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i am so happy and relived to hear that you and your family are alright. ahhhhh what a relief!!!!!
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glad to know that you are okay!
why would New Orleans be so vulnerable to rain in general? Sorry but i suck at geography. -
So glad you’re okay! :D
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Like Winniey said, glad to see you’re safe and well!!
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YAY! SO happy!!!!! :D
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I am glad to know you are doing ok. I had contacted you not too long ago about engineering. :) I wish the best to you and your family right now. Take good care of yourself.
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Wew, this is the first blog I find of one of the people directly affected by the hurricane. Glad to see the “I’m okay” sign :)
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Jen! I’m so glad you’re ok! *hugs* I’m glad your family are safe too! Take care ok? =)
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I’m really glad to hear that all of your family is safe and well. I’m sorry though to hear of your losses, and will keep you in my prayers.
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i was worried..thank god you are ok.
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my name is also jenny…i did a search on my name, the corn ball that I am when I came across your page…I was wooried. I know what it feels like to go thru a nation drama as I was a 9/11 survivor in NY, I’ve been cheking your page to see if you were ok…I’m glad you are. I was reading your page, and you seem so kewl. Stay sweet and live up tou our name “Jenny’s Rule” all quirks and all! my email is [email protected]. Take care. peace!
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Thanks for emailing me. I’m glad you’re okay!! ^_^ Sorry about your loses, but I am glad you and your family are safe. Love youuuu!