Hi guys, thanks so much for checking in on us. We are safe and our house didn't flood. Sunday we had about a foot left until water was in the house, but it receded in our neighborhood Sunday night. Our playroom ceiling is leaking badly, but that is minor in the grand scheme. We are feeling very lucky.
My sister lives a mile away and her house and car are destroyed. She's handling it so well. I'm heartbroken for her. All the stuff is just stuff and can be replaced though. I'm so glad they're safe. My in laws' house is likely flooded as well - MIL was home alone and left last night to avoid getting stuck.
The entire city is devastated. It's truly shocking how widespread the flooding is. I really want to volunteer, but I can't figure out how with the 2 littles. In the meantime I'm going to do whatever I can to help my sister.
dreemkin they aren't sure. Obviously liver failure is caused by alcohol, and she drinks, but not a ton. She is an ultrasound tech and they were playing around on day a few years ago and found some spots on both of her kidneys. She's so damn stubborn and didn't get them checked out. They are thinking maybe toxins built up in her liver because the kidneys weren't doing their job very well. According to BIL, she had been having weird symptoms for a while that she was ignoring. If she went in right away, they may have been able to tell more of were it originated from but it's so hard to now because everything is shot. BIL has been having meetings with all the drs today and yesterday with no real changes. Machines are keeping her alive and everyday is a new struggle. He has to talk to one more Dr and make more decisions about hospice/palliative care and moving forward. She is not a transplant candidate at this time with everything else going on but they could also keep her alive on the machines until she becomes a candidate which could be months if at all.
Post by dmorgendorffer on Aug 29, 2017 11:25:01 GMT -5
agm04 glad to hear everyone is safe, sorry about your sister and your in-laws but you're right, the stuff can be replaced. The images coming out from down there are really unbelievable.
mmarie, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you are able to get some answers soon.
Post by dmorgendorffer on Aug 29, 2017 11:29:17 GMT -5
I'm at work today, having a frustrating time pumping for J. My supply seems to be taking a big hit since returning to work. DH texted that E had a complete meltdown when he dropped her off a daycare this morning. I'm glad that he's home so that J gets the extra month before she starts daycare but I'm looking forward to everyone being settled into routine once DH goes back to work.
Post by seamonster on Aug 29, 2017 12:29:44 GMT -5
agm04 I'm glad you're safe and the house is ok. I'd file an insurance claim for the roof and water damage (TX law changes Friday to make it easier for insurance companies to lowball how much they'll pay and delay paying claims, so I'd get your intention to file in writing before then).
agm04 thank you for checking in I have been worried about you and your family. I am sorry for your sister and MIL but thankful they are ok and your house is mostly spared.
Houston is where I spent the first half of my life and will always have a piece of my heart. These photos are devastating. I too wish I could help in some way and feel so helpless being far away. Take care of your family and please share if they have any immediate or long term needs I know I may be interested in helping if I can .
Meanwhile in KC we are good. C is a punk so I didn't sleep much last night and am utterly exhausted. On the bright side of things we closed on our house here weeee! We move in on Thursday and I can't wait.
agm04 I'm so sorry for your family and town. I hope they find relief and comfort in some way! Stay safe! Ugh mmarie I'm so sorry. T&Ps to her and your family. dmorgendorffer hopefully your supply will adjust and E too! That's a hard transition for little ones. aggiebug don't you have family there still? How are they? Congrats on your house btw! I hope you love it! lilyelayne hope you and your family is safe now too! Not sure where exactly you are in regards to it all.
Tuesday's here are for celebrating my wonderful H's birthday! He almost had to stay at work because his company works directly with insurance companys and has a branch in the Houston area. He was able to finish up for the day in time for dinner though! The place he originally wanted to go was unexpectedly closed so we had to go elsewhere. But the pumpkin pie I made today turned out great. The girls had a really good day today too. A said she wanted to try the potty (she didn't go but this was huge in the potty training front)!! And the girls played all morning so well together. It was so cute! I kept checking on them from cleaning because they were so quiet lol.
dreemkin hbd to your H, glad he was able to get out to enjoy it.
My brother lives in Houston, he is one of the lucky ones and only has a minor roof leak and was never in serious danger of flooding. Some of my friends haven't been quite so lucky but all are safe that I know of and for that we are all thankful.
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