OK I need all you to pray for my daughter, her husband and my 16 yr old son that are in Orlando Area. I just got a call from her saying they are heading to her Mother in laws house cause the storm is supposed to hit in an hour.

My daughter works at a vet's and saw a tornado outside their window about three miles away. IT did not touch down but they closed the office and told everyone to go home and be safe. It is a category 4 now. I am so worried about her. They predict the storm will last for at least 3 hours when it does slam them. So for the next 4 to 5 hours I will be on pins and needles.

My daughter also told me that Disney and Orlando both were hit by tornadoes today. Not sure of the damage. She just heard it. She was on the phone for a short time as they were in the car heading to safety.

Pray for them and everyone else to be safe.

Penni, hopefully you'll hear from her very soon. I know when our area's been hit, all phones give you a busy circuit, including the cells. Also, don't be surprised if your friend can't drive very far. The roads, that are usable, are jammed. Police are usually guarding areas and won't let you through (to protect from looters, damaged buildings, and electric lines.) Just the loss of electricity causes a lot of problems. Gas pumps, store registers, coolers for bagged ice, atm machines, a/c, -- we dont realize how dependent we are on electricity until it totally shuts down. I'm sure that she will contact you as soon as she possibly can. My prayers are with you.

Penni - I know you must be on pins and needles. I am sure everything is fine. We are watching for your post that let's us all know for sure.

Betty

I just talked to my ex's wife. They live close to my daughter. She said they drove over there and was able to talk to the kids. They are fine and weathered (no pun intended) the storm.

Their house has some Water damage at the front door and they will need a new roof as all their shingles are gone but for the most part the house appeared to be in good condition.

Of course they have no power and the Nextel cell phone system is down. There are some land line phones that are out as well.

But it is good to hear the kids are OK and safe.

Thank for all the prayers. I am still not going to be satisfied till I hear their voices myself, but it is good to know they are OK.

At 3p I got a phone call from my daughter and talked to her and my son. They are fine. They are saving their cell phone batteries as they don't have power and the land lines are sporadically working.

They are doing well. Just frustrated with no power. On the up shot, her husband is making quadruple time working on getting the power up which will help when they have to redo their roof. LOL!!!

Thanks for all your concern and prayers and support.

I'm sooo glad to hear your kiddos are okay!! My son loves in California with his dad and I know how very hard it is to not be able to be there to protect them from whatever harm may come. I'm sure your heart is a lot less heavy now. Thank you for letting us know.

Leatha

I am so happy to hear they are alright. Now you can relax.

Betty

So glad all is well - I've been keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks guys for all your support. THat is what kept me sane during that time of uncertainty. I was ready to scream and get on the next flight out to go hunt for them. So thank you for your support. I love all you guys.

And we love you, too, Penni! :rolleyes:

I'm so pleased your family are ok - what an nightmare for you !

I saw it on the news - it looked really scarey.

Thanks god your all ok

Aud x

WHEW! Glad everyone made it though the storm! It's tough to be so far away in a situation like that!

Darcy

Got a phone call last night from her. She sounds exhausted. They are staying with MIL and things are not good. So, she called me in tears wanting to know if the offer I made of a hotel room was still open. I said OF COURSE!! MIL is a real bitch. I can't stand her. Her own son can't stand her. LOL!!

So, I got the last room in the town close by to where they live. They check in today. LOL!!

Her husband works for Florida Power so he is working 30 hours then taking 6 hour off to rest then back at it. He sounds like he could just drop. I worry about his safety. He said one guy fell and hit his head. They had to life flight him to the nearest town as the town where he was hurt is not operational. Pretty serious stuff.

Thanks again for all the support

Penni

I'm glad to hear you daughter and son in law are safe. you are a great mother to offer help from so far away! I'd do the same thing too knowing how I am..I dont know if I could live with my mother in law either!

Penni, does that count as your good deed for the day? So glad all is safe w/your daughter and her family. Now, comes the long part -- the clean up and trying to resume a regular life.

Glad to hear they are okay Penni. What a relief for you to talk to your kids. I am very close to my family also. Best wishes and hugs, Teresa