Replies: 43 brave souls responded
on Sunday, August 28th, Charlene said
Oh, no. Make sure you take all your work with you on a backup disk, and be safe.
on Sunday, August 28th, cece said
OMG Larissa take care of yourself!!!!!!
on Sunday, August 28th, jaq said
Oh no! Prayers coming your way for your safekeeping. 
on Sunday, August 28th, Alison said
Hugs, hugs, hugs, Larissa. Take care of yourself and the kiddo and the mice and Geordie! (There were a lot of SPCA animals moved from N.O. to Houston last night - the FVT was planning to go down and volunteer, but dumped a bunch of money on them instead!)
Lots of thoughts and prayers for you and everyone in the path! The house is insured. It can be replaced. But we need you safely back with us!
on Sunday, August 28th, Joely said
Oh, Larissa! Take care! We're praying for you and everyone in the path!!!!
on Sunday, August 28th, Teresa said
Stay safe Larissa!!! Will keep you and everyone else in my thoughts. Is it Geordie who's staying behind?
on Sunday, August 28th, Amy said
You're in my prayers, Larissa. Please stay safe and let us know you're okay as soon as you can!
on Sunday, August 28th, Jo Leigh said
Prayers going out. I hope you and those you love are safe!
on Sunday, August 28th, Teresa said
I'm sending prayers your way. Stay save!!!
on Sunday, August 28th, Emma S said
Stay safe! And please let us know you're safe as soon as you're able.
on Sunday, August 28th, Bonnie Vanak said
Hang in there, Larissa. Prayers coming your way. Stay safe. I hope you, your family, friends and cat will be okay and so will your house. Please check in with someone to let us know how you are!
on Sunday, August 28th, Silma said
(((Larissa))) Here's hoping that bitch Katrina passes your house miles away. Bad hurricane, bad! Stay safe, girl!
on Sunday, August 28th, Sasha said
Get outta there Larissa! Prayers are going out for you.
on Sunday, August 28th, Shannon said
Stay safe! My thoughts and prayers are with y'all, and your poor kitty, too. We'll be waiting to hear you're safe!
on Sunday, August 28th, Danica said
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Please let us know when you're safe and if there is anything we can do.
on Monday, August 29th, Mary said
((((((((LARISSA))))))))
I'm glad you evacuated - it looks so bad. Prayers for you.
on Monday, August 29th, kacey said
damn, it looks like it's even moving closer to you. Glad you evacuated. Hope the damage is minimal to your home. I'll be thinking of you.
on Monday, August 29th, Caro said
Larissa, you and your family -- and everyone else in the the storm path -- are in my thoughts and prayers. Post when you can, but stay safe.
on Monday, August 29th, Wendywoo said
Larissa, you're in my thoughts and prayers. I have everything crossed that you and yours, and your puddycat at the vets, all stay safe.
Love, Wendy
on Monday, August 29th, Jill said
Oh my God. Sending good thoughts and hugs. TAKE CARE.
on Monday, August 29th, HelenKay said
Wherever you are, I hope you're safe. Best wishes.
on Monday, August 29th, Jordan said
Keeping you in my thoughts, Larissa!
on Monday, August 29th, Carol B said
Just read Alison's blog and update on your situation. Thank God you got out of there safely. Try not to worry.
on Monday, August 29th, Shelly said
Larissa, I'm glad to hear you and your family are okay. My heart goes out to you and hope your home fairs better than you expected.
on Monday, August 29th, Steph T. said
*UPDATE*
Guys - I spoke with Larissa earlier today - she's safe, but her house and her town took some major damage. I've posted a few details on my blog, and so did Alison Kent. I'll keep updating there and here, because Alison, Emma and I are planning to organize something to help her and her family out during this time. She's not sure when she'll be able to get online again to update here, but she said to thank all of you for your thoughts & prayers, and to keep them coming.
on Monday, August 29th, Mother In Law E said
Ris
Please call me. I cant find your cel...only
Brys' and he has enough on his mind without a worrisome mother.
Mom E
on Tuesday, August 30th, Sean said
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that Larissa! Prayers your way. 
on Tuesday, August 30th, The Perfessor said
Larissa, I’m new here, but I certainly hope and pray for your safety, and will check back to see if you (and your house) survived, especially considering that from the weather reports (while bad) it doesn’t seem that Katrina’s landfall was as bad as it could possibly have been.
The Perfessor
on Tuesday, August 30th, Dee said
Larissa--thinking of you, doll. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
Many hugs,
Dee
on Tuesday, August 30th, Steph T. said
MomE - email me at
stephanie AT stephanietyler.com - I've got Larissa's cell phone number for you!
on Tuesday, August 30th, KarenB said
Thank goodness you evacuated. As you know, you are in my prayers everyday. If you need ANYTHING please let me know. Love you.
on Tuesday, August 30th, Michelle said
Larissa--so glad you evacuated. Hope your family is safe. Let us know what we can do to help you, when it's safe to go back. We're here for you!!
on Tuesday, August 30th, cat@verizon.net">Mom said
Just spoke with Ris and her and Brennan on on their way to visit Sis-in-law for a short time. Will do her good to have someone to visit with and Brennan someone to play with. No news on beloved cat but Ris, Brennan, Goerdie and 3 mice are well as possible under the circumstances. Lynn, let me know if you need Rissa's cell#. It is wonderful to see how many hearts my daughter has touched. She is truly a special person and I love her beyond belief. Mom
on Tuesday, August 30th, Kellie said
Larissa-
Thank God you and your family made it safely away from Katrina. My thoughts and prayers are with you, hon and your cat that you had to leave behind. Goodluck,
Kellie, WA state (friend of Cece's)
on Tuesday, August 30th, Lydia said
I just heard that you lost everything. I'm so sorry! And I'm very glad that you're safe.
I don't know how to contact you, but Emma's passing on some info--you'll probably get it from her before you get this.
on Wednesday, August 31st, Shesawriter said
Larissa,
If there's anything--ANYTHING--you need, let me know.
(((HUGS)))
Tanya
on Wednesday, August 31st, Suzanne said
Larissa, I'm so sorry to hear about what's happened! Hugs! I'm just glad you're safe.
on Wednesday, August 31st, Mae Powers said
Larissa, I hope you have a place to stay, if not, contact me I can open my small 1brm to share if you need it. I am trying to see if we can get a refund relief started for writers in the Louisiana area. See FAR listing or contact me at katrinawritersrelief@yahoo.com. If you need that place to stay, Larissa, contact me at my mae-addy. Take care, and I have a kitty too. Hugs. Mae
on Wednesday, August 31st, Mom E said
Many thanks to the kind
person/persons who had ris' number and let her know to call me. It was a huge relief to hear from her Tuesday and to now have her number.
Having just been there 2 weeks ago watching the news is unbelieveable. Like her Mother I am proud of of our children and hope that when they get to go home things will work out better than the what we are seeing
for the rest of the area.
on Wednesday, August 31st, Patrice Michelle said
Larissa (((HUGS))) my heart broke when I heard you'd lost everything. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Take care!
Thank you, Mom and Mom E, for keeping us updated on how Larissa and her family are doing. I hope her pets are okay.
on Thursday, September 1st, Gina Black said
How sorry I am to hear of another homeless writer! Someday this will be fodder for at least one good story. Until then, I am so happy to see the writing community gather around you. Along with our romance sisters, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. (((Hugs)))
on Thursday, September 1st, Beth C said
Dearest Larissa, I am so terribly sorry to hear that you lost everything. Thank God you and your family and pets are safe. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
on Thursday, September 1st, Jodi L C said
Thanks to all for the continued reports on Larissa. You've been in my thoughts and prayers for days now, hon. I can't imagine what you are going through, but knowing that Bryan, Brennan and you are all safe is a huge relief.
(((Hugs))) Let me know if I can help in anyway.
