Update
It is Friday, and things have been very tense here. Tides are up, and the entire coast will be getting slammed with winds up to 100 mph. We have been anxiously waiting for word from all of our family members in Galveston. As most of you know, that is our home town, and most of our relatives live there. Billy’s mom has safely been evacuated, as has his sister, her kids and we just got word an hour ago that his elderly aunt has left the island rather late, and they are working their way through Houston to the hill country. His BIL is part of the recovery team to restore power to the island, so he is in Houston awaiting re-entry to the island as early as tomorrow evening.
Our good friends live on the west end of the island, and Billy talked with them this morning, and they are safe in Houston….but the entire west end of Galveston is under water. This means their home is as well. It is a stilt home, so we are hoping the damage is confined to the bottom level.
The waves are coming up over Seawall Boulevard, and this bodes ill for our family members whose homes are on the next block. At 61st, the pier is being washed away. The up-ramp is gone, as is the front of the pier.
Billy, myself and the kids are safe and sound. Our home has been prepped as much as possible and it looks like it will be fine if Ike takes a turn north. The boat and trailer……..well, only time will tell. If we get a big tidal surge, the boat might be damaged and the trailer will have water in it.
Like I said, it is tense here, but Billy is trying to keep things light. I keep fretting about the house, boat trailer and such and he keeps saying “It ain’t nothin’ but a thang”.
Our loved ones are safe, and for this I am grateful. All the other stuff can be replaced.
My thoughts are with all those in Galveston we have been unable to get ahold of….hopefully they are all safe on the mainland.
Thinking of you! Hopefully all will be well. I know we (up north) will be grateful for some rain and cooler temps.
I am so glad that you posted. I have been thinking about you and wondering how it was going.
On a lighter note…..the link I am going to post below is a webcam of the surf in Port A….pretty wild.
Be safe and I will be looking forward to a post from you next week letting us know that all is well.
http://www.corpusbeach.com/portacam2.htm
Take care,
Joan
Sending peace your way. Glad the family is safe!
Deeply thankful for your report and safety. My parents are safely gone as well, but my heart hurts and feels really, really heavy for their wonderful town. I don’t like seeing “my places” on national news. POSITIVE THOUGHTS!! POSITIVE THOUGHTS!!
So glad you posted to let us know you are okay. Hope your families are safe and sound. Praying for everyone in Ike’s path.
I’m glad that house is up on stilts… P & PT that the cleanup over there doesn’t take too long and that no lives are lost.
I have been thinking of you all day as I watch the reports. It is a very scarey, sad thing to see the shots of Galveston. We were just in that whole area last month as we went to Corpus and then drove from there to Houston.
Dear Jody – Kathy’s sister here. We’re thinking of you and your families and homes. So glad to hear that you are dry and safe inland. We’re keeping you in our thoughts this night. Christina
Thanks for the update. Been worrying about you.
Praying for the next few days.
Hey Jody! Thinking about all of you all the time. Let me know as things develop. Lots of prayers and good thoughts coming your way!
Love, Shel
First thing this morning I woke and thought of you, S & S. I checked the news and I know their area is without power but it’s your area now that I’m really concerned about. Wow, the news pictures are incredible. I’m really wishing now you and the little crew would have came to visit me for an impromptu visit up here amid the corn and cows!
I’m hoping you and your extended family are all ok – and will look forward to hearing from you soon….
whew! i was so worried about you guys! glad to hear you are safe. hope everything else made it through unscathed. keep us updated