We finally got power back tonite!! I will never take electricity for granted again. We have lots and lots of damage. 3 trees fell on the house but luckily not through the roof. One fell through the roof of the patio and the other on the roof of the kitchen. It looks like someone dropped a bomb in our back yard. My grandmother lost her entire house, I don't know what she is going to do, she has nowhere to go home to so she is living with my aunt for now.. I will update more later, I have to go and clean out my fridge, it STINKS!!

By Dawnk777 on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 12:43 am:

It must be so nice to have power again! Sorry about the fridge, though. Ewww. It's bad enough cleaning out the fridge, when you do have power.

From unschoolmom:

Here's something I learned after we had Hurricane Juan and no power for a week...a scrub with a vinegar solution, then baking soda in the fridge and freezer seemed to work better at getting out smells than any commercial cleaners.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 12:46 am:

So glad you are okay and that you have your power back... Where abouts are you?

By Kaseys on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 12:53 am:

I am in Lumberton, MS.. About 60 miles from Biloxi. Tonite is the first time that I have watched television since last Monday night and it is horrible. I had no idea how bad things were until now. My heart just aches..

By Bobbie~moderatr on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 01:05 am:

It is pretty bad for sure... I was born in Biloxi (Air Force bratt), the house my parents lived in when I was a baby is gone (2 blocks of the beach).. (I live in Ohio now) My bil is in the National Guard and his unit is in Gulf Port helping with search and recovery... Big hugs to you all.... And everything will be okay... It took a while to get help in but it seems like now that they are in they are moving quickly...

By Crystal915 on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 02:09 am:

Glad you are ok, I'm sorry to hear about your grandmom's house. Hugs all around, keep us updated when you can!

By Jackie on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 07:23 am:

Glad you are ok. I know how scarey it must of been.

By Amecmom on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 07:49 am:

So glad you and yours are ok! I'm sorry about your grandmother's house, but glad that she is ok.
Ame

By Kernkate on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 08:15 am:

Glad to hear you are ok. So much devastation its unreal. Sorry to hear about your Grandma's house thank god all of you are ok.

By Pamt on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 08:19 am:

Kasey, so glad to get a report from you! The MS coast looks like a bunch of matchsticks right now, but you and your family are safe and that's what matters. Houses can be rebuilt. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers and you guys recover from this. (((Kasey)))

By Karen~moderator on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 10:22 am:

Kasey, I'm so glad you guys are OK! We still do not have power, and we will head home as soon as we do. Like you, I dread cleaning out the refrig and the upright freezer, I can't imagine the smell in my house. Thank God your house is intact!

By Missmudd on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 10:53 am:

Happy to hear that things are ok. Hang in there

By Trina~moderator on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 10:53 am:

{{{Kasey}}} GLAD to hear you're all OK!

By Nicki on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 12:14 pm:

Glad you are okay!

By Annie2 on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 10:11 pm:

Glad to hear you are okay. Sorry to hear about your grandmom's house.

By Jelygu on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 10:19 pm:

So glad you are ok!

By Wandilu on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 - 12:32 am:

My heart goes out to you!And especially to your poor grandma!Does she have insurance so she can re-buy a home?