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Lucille, how is the dryout going?

PKponder TX Z7B

9 years ago

I can't find the post where you discovered that the upper layers of boxes in your garage were not completely soaked and had planned to try to salvage what you could. What a misfortune to be staged for a move when the flooding occurred! I hope that your children are okay too.

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morz8 - Washington Coast

9 years ago

((((Lucille))))) from here too. Lucille, your loss may not be as great but you've still suffered a loss, and I'm sorry. Your mood is understandable, many of us hundreds of miles away are just stunned at the coverage on the news that we've been seeing. No one is paying attention to much else, talking about much else. And its hard being this far and wanting to do something. If you couldn't make yourself work today, then don't. Just take care of yourself please. And its amazing the weight some water will add, if your son is coming let him do some lifting.

I have a friend who is our public health nurse, I think I've mentioned that before. After our 2007 storm, within a few days but well into the next month, there was an epidemic of crabby, irritable people. Also people tired, sad, couples fighting, children acting out. It was determined to be post traumatic stress from the storm. Our community had an outbreak of PTSD. ;0) Except it wasn't funny at the time, became better when people recognized what was going on.

Get some rest and be good to yourself. Let us know how the weekend goes please.

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lucillle
9 years ago
Kids and grandchild OK and I am so thankful. But all of my books are gone, tons of stuff ruined. It's only stuff. I stopped sorting. I just can't do anything, it's hard to explain and it is not like me to be so completely apathetic but there it is. And it is physically difficult to pull heavy wet stuff out of the garage. My son will come help on the weekend.

Marilyn and Raven and all of those who lost so much my heart goes out to you. Hopefully better days for us all soon.
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moonie_57 (8 NC)
9 years ago
(((Lucille)))
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sc_irish
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Lucille - please, just allow yourself to take a breath. You are still in shock....and that alone drains your mind and energy. The main thing is, your kids and grandchild are OK.
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ont_gal
9 years ago
what Morz said.......take it easy. (((((Lucille)))))
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yeonassky
9 years ago
So glad (((((you and your family))))) are all right! What others said about giving yourself a break and time to grieve the loss of your things sounds right to me.

Yoga breathing when emotions overwhelm helps me. Breathe in for the count of 4 and hold for 8 and breathe out for 10. Do this 4 or 5 times to clear the head or distance yourself from the pain or just to relax etc. Do it as often as needed or wanted.
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9 years ago
VIrtual hugs Lucille! I can't begin to imagine the stress and maybe depression from this! Take care of you and I hope that your son helps with the heavy lifting.
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Sending my very best wishes to you, Lucille. You've been through a very traumatic experience and getting yourself and your home back together won't happen overnight. I hope you will remember the phrase "one day at a time". Good luck and I am so glad that your family is all okay.
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artemis_ma
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Hugs to you, Lucille, over the net. Just prepping to move is a stress in itself, to have damage happen due to all this is just added pain. Know we are thinking of you as well as all the rest of you undergoing Harvey. Take care, and know you are in our thoughts.
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