Dad and Panda
Some of you have already figured out that the magnitude of Katrina's devastation and the stories that have followed have overwhelmed me to the point that I've not been able to write even brief updates on our own story that my family and I have been living for 20 days now.
With so many out there that have lost their lives, their loved ones, their pets ... with all of those young children separated from their mothers, our issues have felt somewhat insignificant in comparison.
But ... this is my journal, you are my friends and yes, I do have a story that I hope to eventually be able to tell. For now I'll just say that Dad and Panda are doing well and we are starting to feel hopeful that they will be able to return to New Orleans soon to begin to pick up the pieces of life as they knew it.
Plans do not include however ... rushing home prematurely to rough it without electricity, clean water and phone service, it's just not necessary.
Plus ... my sister and I are sort of enjoying our catching up with Dad time.
22 comments:
Take your time and enjoy...
Glad to hear you guys are hanging in there. :-)
Thanks for the update...glad you are able to find some good out of this. Nancy
Thanks for putting a face(s) with your story! We can't wait to hear it & are glad everything is going well.
Coy glad you and yours a coping well - Dad looks well and Panda is adorable. Its nice having catching up time with him. Enjoy...Ally
Glad they are safely tucked up at your place. Great picture, you can tell he loves panda. Helen
I'm sure the entire experience is incredibly disconcerting.
Y'all just take all the time you need. There should be no rush. I'm so glad they're safe and sound and with you.
I agree ~No rush!! Take the time to enjoy one another. I can imagine it's been quite an experience and tough on everyone so best to take the time needed.
Great picture of your dad and Panda!!
Michele
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It does appear premature to start brig people back "home". Since only a remnant of their former world remains. Good things come out of bad, and the time spent with your Dad is definitely a good thing!
...thinking of you.
Take all the time you need,we'll be here waiting.
Panda looks like a very old soul :)
xoxo
Thinking of you Coy!
Love you,
Connie
Please, DON'T hurry back! Can't believe they are pushing everything so fast while there is still so much death and devestation to be takjen care of!! rich
Keeping you in my thoughts...
Sylvia
Thinking of you Coy. Much love.
I'm so glad your Dad and Panda made it to your home. I share some of your feeleing of being overwhelmed too. One of these days you will be able to tell us your family's story. Thank goodness you are ALL safe and sound.
Sam
hugs your way. judi
It's great to finally put a face to Panda...and your Dad. I am glad you are having fun catching up.
Yea, Dad & Panda!
A wonderful Pic!!
V
Awww, great picture of Dad and Panda! --Albert
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