September 24, 2005
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when i was home last, i took this shot from the car while we were on our way to McFaddin Beach on the Gulf Coast. I was born in Port Arthur, then moved to Port Neches and then Beaumont. I lived in the area for 23 years. My Mom and Dad evacuated Port Arthur yesterday morning. Hopefully they’re somewhere safe by now.
******I just talked to Mom*******
they are in Nacagdoches (Texas; about 90 miles northwest from Port Arthur) and are okay. the first night they slept in their car on the side of the road and last night they slept in their car in a Walmart parking lot, where they still are right now with a hundred or so more people. they managed to get gas last night, but now have no ice to keep food cold. She packed some canned goods and there is a conveince store close that has some provisions. She’s not sure what they’ll do next. they are getting some rain there and lots of wind. i’m now activating the “phone-tree” to notify others. i’m also trying to get ahold of my godmother (my Dad’s neice) who didn’t leave the area, but her phoneline seems to be dead…
thanks for all the kind thoughts. i feel better now that i know they’re okay, but still feel so far away and unable to help them.
Comments (38)
Molly, I hope they’re okay and their home will be safe. Please keep us up to date.
I will keep them, and everyone else in the area, in my prayers.
Hope they are safe and dry tonight. It looks ugly for that whole area.
Looks like Rita will hit right on Port Arthur. Hope your Mom and Dad’s home is not swept away and that damage is not heavy enough to prevent their return.
:heartbeat:
Got my fingers crossed for them.
ohhhhhhh… sending prayers their way, and to all suffering the dread and worry and then so much loss.
Doris
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:heartbeat::heartbeat::heartbeat:
I’m hoping for them…
What a beautiful photo. I’ll be keeping your parents in my thoughts and prayers.
I was up till the middle of the night worried about them.
Hope they are ok and that their home is also.
Hope everyone makes it through the storm safely.
That is the most beautiful image I have seen in a long, long time!
I love it.
Damn.
praying for you and your Mum and Dad, Molly…. ::gentle, strong hugs, ma cher::
love,
B
Hope everyone is going to be ok… Watching the news it looks like Rita is losing steam.
Damn.
Hang in there, kiddo. They are strong and they are smart. They will resurface! Hug 
((((((hugs)))))) and prayers for your mom and dad. Phone lines are not cooperative down here right now.
Said a prayer for your Mater & Pater and all them good souls down there :sunny:
I hope they are safe and don’t try to return too soon. I suppose they got caught in the gridlock.
the birthplace of janis joplin. i hope all is well.
Glad they are safe. :heartbeat:
so glad they are safe. ((((hugs)))) again and prayers for a safe journey home for them.
My prayers are with your family – may they remain safe through all of this and recover quickly.
I left a message on the message board with a link to here. I hope they can find lodging and not try to go back too soon. They are asking folks not too.
Thanks for letting me know, M.
I bet that one of her main concerns is that everyone was wondering about them.
How long before they can return? If they can get to Knoxville we can put them up until this weekend.
Wow, That’s crazy stuff.
shall always keep you and your family in my heart and thoughts… jesus… i hate this so much for all who must go through it. i am glad however that,well, last time i checked the storm was down to tropical status. i hope that she dies down even more so than that.
good to know that they are ok… and that you heard from them…however i know this must be hard to not be able to be closer to them at this time, but at least they are safe. thank the gods for that.
love you very much… :heartbeat: :love:
D.
Good news re: your parents! (Well, ‘good’ under the circumstances!)
Here’s hoping your godmother is also ok.
So very happy to hear of your folks survival and somewhat well being. Seems as if they will be camping out for a bit longer.
Hope their house isn’t too bad off and that they don’t try to return too soon.
Prayers for you all.
Thanks for putting your url on the board Molly, you are prime !
love your site:coolman:
I’m so glad you’ve been able to contact them. It must be terribly difficult being so far away, and seeing so much destruction and familiar places.
Oooh, happy to hear they’re okay, Molly.
i’m glad you heard from them.
i can imagine your frustration over being so far away right now.
i hope they weren’t too uncomfortable sleeping in the car and that they’ve found someplace with beds for the night.
bless their hearts. i’m glad they still have each other and i’m glad they have you.
i hope they’re able to return home soon and that there isn’t too much damage to their property.
i’m glad to read you’ve heard from texas. i hope their journey is short lived and
they can go home soon, my thoughts are with them… and with you
:shysmile:
*~matthew~*
Please send our love and misses to your mom as she endures this most miserable of times….tell her I will meet her for tea at the Beacon….HUGS and prayers.