Gustav skimmed NOLA, but left Baton Rouge gasping

The news hasn't said anything. I got more from this blog than any news source. For all I could hear on WWL, the Baton Rouge area is fine. But really, to hear my mom tell it: the place is an utter wreck and people are having a very hard time. Trees are down. Electricity probably won't be back for up to 3 weeks. A curfew is still in effect. It IS improving, of course. There are of course things to be grateful for. But I'd be grateful for some information, if I could find it.

I finally got in touch with my mom after a few days of hearing nothing. My parents are not doing well. Luckily, their neighbors are generous and have a generator and my mom's store is giving them food. Also to be grateful for: their cats survived. My mom was worried about them. They are safe, another small favor, but Pop is diabetic and finding food for him has been not all that easy. And Ike might be on his way.

Still lighting candles and doing my version of prayers. If anybody reads this and knows any news, can you pass it my way? I'd be grateful. Thanks!

God Bless the Old Folks at Home

Thank God Gustav wasn't as bad as it threatened. But still, my parents are without power and had to evacuate their trailer near Baton Rouge. The only reason that worries me is because of my dad's health. Crossing fingers, but they seem to be ok, according to a text from my dad. Pretty lucky this time around, though. Thanking the stars.