It hurts too much.
Wednesday September 07, 2005
This entry is hard to write because I don’t know what to say. I went home yesterday, to the devastate and destroyed Gulf Coast of Mississippi. I can’t begin to tell how horrible it is. So very very very many people lost everything, their homes, their possessions, their lives even.
I know New Orleans is in the media spotlight. People in Mississippi are barely getting anything they need. Red Cross along with local communities are keeping people alive. I don’t know. It’s upsetting. Extremely upsetting. I can’t sleep at night because of my heartache. Even a friend’s parents have no where to go. I’m sure a lot of people I know & knew have no home now. I feel guilty that we only lost the beach house. A house that was used for fun and not necessity.
Today they told us our water was now safe to drink. I can’t work. I probably won’t get to work before I move. I’m losing a month’s of pay. For a girl that lives paycheck to paycheck, that’s very bad.
I know so very very very many people in Mississippi have lost their jobs because the place they work at has vanished. Wiped clean by the storm surge.
I don’t know when I’ll blog next. It’s hard to focus my thoughts. I might not blog till after our move in late September. Then again, maybe I’ll blog tomorrow. Why is it so hard to do this now? I don’t even want to publish this entry.
Thank you to everyone for the well wishes. It really helps get me through the day.
PEN PALS
The central office for the postal service was destroyed. The mailing system is pretty messed up right now. I’ll be sending/emailing my new address out and we move on the 18th. If you send something between now and then there’s no guarantee that I’ll receive it. We seem to be getting some mail that was already in the area, but not others such as packages. So be wary of things you might send me ^^;;. THANK YOU AND SORRY!
PS: I just got your letter Lorik!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! It really cheered me up which is something I’m not getting to do lately. My God you are so talented!!! The watercolor is beautiful :love:
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PPS: I thought I’d upload at least one photo. This is a photo of the apartment next to ours in our complex. During the storm we felt a huge “BOOM” and saw sheet rock & insulation flying at our window. We feared it was our building, however, it was the 6 feet awayr. photo.
INFORMATION ON THE MS GULF COAST. Including video. This is the station during all hurricanes. They stay on for the entire hurricane period. This is the longest they’ve ever been on in history. Going 9 days strong 24/7!
34 Responses to “It hurts too much.”
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take care jen. i hope the move goes smoothly. x
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I’m glad you and you’re family are OK. I wish you the best getting through this rough period and goodluck with moving!
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This is so horrible just to hear about. I feel for all those affected by Katrina, I really do. Watching CNN probably doesn’t even show half the devestation that’s happened over there. Once again, I’m glad you and your family are safe, it’s something some people don’t even have right now :( *hugs*
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I really hope your move goes smoothly… and good luck with the job up here. The devestation down there.. its horrible.
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Take however long you’ll need Jen. We all hope your move will go smoothly! But by the way Lorik, great pic.
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you are a very strong person. I know that things will work out for you in time, your move will go great, you’ll make it great. Jen we all love ya! keep fighting those emotions.
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Good luck with the move!
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Argh this doesn’t show the bracket 3 hearts @__@ Anyways, much love out to you and again, good luck with everything!!
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It’s always hard to witness the after effects of destruction and because your so close you can really feel for them. But just believe in your heart that everything will be alright.
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everyone lost so much!!! And oh my lord, lorik is an artist! The drawing is sooo gorgeous!~~well, I hope you can move to your new home safely and find a really great job!~
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im so glad that you are safe. I watched the news everday and it’s just horrible. I’m glad the picture cheered you on ^^~ take care of yourself Jen~
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good i was just gonna ask you if i could send you mail, i’ll wait :D:D~~ umm! i am glad ur okay, but the damage to the building across is quite severe, the wall is gone ;__; i hope relief comes soon !
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Soooo glad you’re okay and so is all of your family. I can’t even imagine how all those people feel right now. The tv has been on MSNBC the past week and it’s sad to see how everyone is struggling so much. Hope to hear from you soon and I hope your move goes well. Best wishes!!!!
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It’s still difficult for me to grasp this situation and give people positive feedback/replies. I honestly don’t know what to say. This event is just so tragic, it’s hard for me to find the right words. Jen, I know you’re okay, and I understand that’s it’s hard for you to just watch this all with your bare eyes. I hope everything goes well for you x3
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It’s still hard for me to realize how serious the situation is. I mean, everyone sounds so devastated, but I feel like I know nothing… Living thousands of miles away would explain why, but still. Wow, that apartment looks pretty beat up.
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It’s tough but hang in there Jen! Good luck with everything and stay safe! We hope to hear from you soon *hearts*
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Jenny, I wish you nothing but the best, stay strong. I am a 9/11 surviviro so I know wht it feels like to see yur home your frinds and even your job completly wiped out. You are here to tell a tory, it makes you stronger not to mention you appricte the thing you do have like family. If there is anything you need that we can help with, please feel free to contact us.
Love, Jenny PEace!
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I don’t quite know the devastation, but being from mississippi myself I know it’s painful. My friend who was supposed to attend Loyola NO has a flooded college, barely lucky that it wasn’t destroyed. It’s a horrible thing, but I know you’ll make it through OK.
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I sincerely wish you all the best.
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i see the devastation on the news but i know there’s so much more that i can’t even comprehend. best wishes for what lays ahead.
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oh my god…T__T best of luck and health. STAY SAFE!! This all seems so surreal T__T
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oh man.. i hope you find a source of income soon :S hope you guys settle down soon.. just try to search for the best out of this terrible disaster
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did i tell you i received your letter, but not the parcel. i will wait for when you move to send you a letter, be sure to email your new address to me. x
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Im glad you’re okay. Just like everyone else, I hope your move goes well and I’m sure you’ll stay strong throughout it all.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve sisited your blog. I had no idea you lived in the region hit by that awful storm. I’m very sorry for your losses, but am glad you are ok. Take care…
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err, that should be “visited”. Sorry…
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Aw you live in the region. Wish you guys the best of luck =)
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i’m adding your link to my blog, if you don’t mind!
i never expected to know someone involved in the mississippi area catastrophe! i’m glad you’re okei!
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Thinking of you hun! Stay strong xox
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Jen! We miss you so. Hope you are doing well!
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I’m worried now, this last entry is “september 7″ and now it’s october!! You’ve never left your blog for so long! Gosh it’s going to take a while for them to fix all the interent lines huh? Come back soon! We miss ya!~~~
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KEEP SAFE!!! I’m glad you’re ok, but it’s so scary going through that – stay strong!!
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I’m so sorry T_T If we don’t talk again soon and/or you don’t post for a few weeks, I hope the move and everything is okay.