My sister's house now has electricity and my parents are staying there nights until the power is restored at their own home. My brother's wife and youngest daughter went to stay with the wife's mother in Sarasota. Only my brother is still sitting in the dark. Compared to others, we are blessed. My father feels so bad for the people in Arcadia and Punta Gorda. None of my folk were hurt, none of their houses ruined. Once they all have electricity, they'll be on Nob Hill.
This little five-year-old Arcadia boy's being charged with bringing his family drinking water reminded me of little boys in Pakistan and India doing the same.
Thank God his situation is only temporary. A tale to tell his grandchildren.
Thank you, FEMA, Governor Bush, and all the thousands of workers and volunteers putting in 18-hour days to get things put to rights.
Posted by floridacracker at August 17, 2004 09:59 PM