UPDATED POST:Prayers For Our Texas, Louisianna, Mississippi, Gulf Coast Friends

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Permalink Reply by Jen B on September 12, 2008 at 8:04pm

OMG SSN's on thier arms! That gives me the shivers!

Great post, I'm in on this prayer circle.

Love, Jen B.

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Permalink Reply by Austin from Earth! on September 12, 2008 at 8:13pm

My prayers are with them, may they be safe in throughout the storm and during the clean up.

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Permalink Reply by Bren from Rivendell on September 12, 2008 at 8:13pm

I was watching news reports where people were being interviewed who told their stories, where the police told them they were facing "certain death". Here is a recap of the segment in print. The police are now requiring the writing of the SS #s and their names for ID purposes. Pretty scary! http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,421742,00.html

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Permalink Reply by Reyna on September 12, 2008 at 8:24pm

My prayers are with them tonight, and through the aftermath of the storm. May God protect & guide them all to safety.

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Permalink Reply by Bren from Rivendell on September 12, 2008 at 10:45pm

This is insanity. God bless the first responders who stay to rescue those who remain behind by necessity or frankly, like here, questionable stupidity...
Here is an article from CNN about why a dad would not evacuate with his two sons:

Susan Candiotti
CNN National Correspondent
9:49 p.m. EST
How do you explain why a father would think he could ride out a storm with his teenage children?
On the island called Surfside Beach, a father did just that. Police finally convinced him to get out and all three got on a couple of jet skis with their two dogs.
The dad didn’t want to talk about it and sounded cavalier when I asked him why he waited til waves were chest high to get out. “The surf is great,” he told me offhandedly.
About a dozen rescue workers risked their lives to get them out of harm’s way. A police sargeant shook his head. “We beg ‘em and beg ‘em to leave and then they cry for help.”
Go figure. How can a dad put his children’s lives at risk?

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Permalink Reply by Laura on September 12, 2008 at 9:28pm

This sounds like one hell of a scary storm ! I know I keep hearing them say on the news that those who stay face certain death, it really is so scary. My prayers and thoughts are with everyone and lets hope that most of the people were smart and evacuated. I still have nightmares from what happened during Katerina.

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Permalink Reply by Sweetlife on September 12, 2008 at 9:32pm

Yes....I am praying for them.

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Permalink Reply by Momof3specialneedskids on September 12, 2008 at 9:49pm

I'm all the way inland in Houston and it's still scary....
no rain yet
plenty of wind
the really scary part was earlier when the sun was still shining. I went outside to put my plants in the garage. I was working for about five minutes before I realized something was wrong....just got a really creepy feeling even though the sun was shining and the sky was blue. Then I realized where the odd feeling came from...it was waaaaayyyy too quiet and still outside. No birds, no bugs, no dogs barking....really creepy.

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Permalink Reply by Callie on September 12, 2008 at 10:24pm

Thanks for the prayers.. and we are certainly praying for everyone. God Bless you all in Houston.. and Galvaston.. if you see vans with BasicMissions.. or just Basic on the side when the storm is over drop in and say hi... there are not many of us.. but we are in it together.. we will be heading your way on Monday.. again.. I have road burn on my tooshie.. I swear.. here the flooding is just minimal but it is about a foot in houses on the beach and biloxi ms. has two feet of water in all the casino on the beach and the homes are in danger in dauphin island and gulf shores so I pray the levees hold in new orleans and All are safe.. Our lovely Rhonda, Leslie and Bren are in the houston area so we are sending them tons of love and prayers and light. Callie

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Permalink Reply by Bren from Rivendell on September 12, 2008 at 10:32pm

Hi Callie, This is Bren, I'm safe and in Atlanta, so am fine. Thanks! As a reminder to our hearts I've uploaded a video below. Have a look see...especially after yesterday, my heart is dragging. So much loss...so much innocence... I do have sister and in-laws in the strike zone in Texas though. Also my band mates are there. So keep on stormin' the throne, all y'all! That's southern for everybody! Hearts all around, Bren

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Permalink Reply by Bren from Rivendell on September 12, 2008 at 10:24pm

I think time dims our memories. My heart is breaking tonight. We may never pass this way again, so let us love...let us remember and never, ever forget. Your Sister, Bren

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Permalink Reply by Anna on September 12, 2008 at 10:45pm

Praying for a calm........safe, happy day ahead.
Anna

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