I have to give credit for my photos today to NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune and a local paper, The Advocate. We have survived the last few days hoping we would not have to evacuate our home and we have been safe. Other areas a matter of less than five miles from us have not been so lucky.
The Advocate
I am reminded of how much we take for granted when a storm like the one we have experienced comes our way. We have been practicing preparedness training, instigated by my darling daughter. Having my elderly parents living with us as well as our beloved pets makes being ready to go in a timely and organized fashion very important. Miss Sky has seen to bins with water bottles, food that might be needed and routes to go in whatever direction we might need to get to safety. Also included are flashlights and batteries and plenty of dog treats.
Three rivers that meet in the Covington area are out of bounds, flooding neighborhoods and the quaint town we are coming to love as well. Water is a powerful source of destruction when it rains continuously for days like like it has. All of the photos I have featured today come from within just a few miles of our house.
This last photo of of the home of a dear friend, Laura’s, daughter. She and her family live in Hammond just up I-12 from our home. They were able to get out of the house with their pets and the clothes on their backs. They have lost everything in the recent flooding. I you would be interested in donating to help them get back on their feet please private message me. They are in need of gift cards from places like Lowe’s and Home Depot. Reasons to be grateful surround me and moments of prayer are a part of each day. We are very lucky to live on higher ground.
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Judith Says:
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH, flood planes, and spring flooding! SO happy that you are safe-<3 Judith
