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09/12/2005: "On The Way To WA"

Hey All - Steph here for Larissa. I got a quick email from her late last night. She's leaving Mississippi early this morning with Bryan. her son, the mice and the cats. (Not sure about her friend's lizard.)

She's pretty well exhuasted. It sounds like they've ripped everything out of the house, down to the drywall and insulation. They couldn't save much at all - too much seawater and too much mold. She did say that the town's under total military control and that there's a huge police presence there as well. However, there was no sign of FEMA. She's having a tough time getting in touch with them.

Anyway, she's hoping to be in Washington by Friday, (mentioned something about sleeping for a week once she got there) and she'll call me from the road to check in. And I'll make sure I check in here with you.

Wishing them a safe trip.

Steph T.

Replies: 19 brave souls responded

on Monday, September 12th, Kellie said

Have a safe trip, Larissa and welcome to Washington! Girl, you'd better sleep for at least a week!

on Monday, September 12th, glenicepowell@hotmail.com">Glenice said

Hi,
Steph--please let her know that I live on I-84 in Idaho. I am in Nampa and she would be more than welcome to stay at my house for the night instead of a hotel! I am 5 miles off the freeway, but easy to locate! We would love to let her have a bed for a night or two even if she wants! just send me an email to let me know when

on Monday, September 12th, Gina Black said

((((Larissa)))) and sleep real well when you get to Washington.

on Monday, September 12th, Danica said

Keeping everyone in my prayers.

I have no clue what the route to get to Washington is, but if she passes through Denver and wants a place to rest, she's more than welcome at my house.

on Monday, September 12th, Jean said

My brother's had trouble getting FEMA to take care of him, too, although his neighbors seem to have had no trouble.

Safe travels to WA. FEMA will get there. I imagine they're swamped, but when it's you that's waiting, they're too darn slow.

on Monday, September 12th, Steph T. said

Glenice -

I'll pass on the info when I speak to her and get back to you when I know more!

on Monday, September 12th, Michelle said

Thanks for keeping us posted, Steph!

Larissa--hope you can get some R&R in WA.

on Monday, September 12th, glenicepowell@hotmail.com">Glenice said

OK! thanks!

Give her our love!!!!

on Tuesday, September 13th, Teresa said

Steph - thanks so much for updating us! That sucks about the house. And FEMA.

Will be keeping them all in my thoughts.

on Tuesday, September 13th, Lynn Daniels said

Thanks for the update, Steph. I'll continue to keep Larissa and her family in my thoughts.

on Tuesday, September 13th, glenicepowell@hotmail.com">Glenice said

Oh and Steph let her know that we are about 1 day out of Seattle. well 9-10 hours anyway.

on Tuesday, September 13th, Tori said

Thanks for keeping us posted, Steph! Please let Larissa know she's in my prayers.

on Tuesday, September 13th, Lydia said

Glad to hear about the police and military! The muders have been out of control in some areas.

on Wednesday, September 14th, Jill said

Wishing them a safe and quick journey so she can hurry and sleep for a week!!

on Thursday, September 15th, glenicepowell@hotmail.com">glenice said

Steph--I was hoping to get an update on Larissa! We have not heard from you in a few days....I hope the trip is going OK...I worry about her and Bryan!! It has been such a hard couple of weeks for them....

on Friday, September 16th, CindyS said

I was just watching CNN about Mississippi bringing a suit against the insurance copies. A man named Richard Scudd (?) is the lawyer involved. It did not mention how to contact him because they were on about why the insurance companies should pay. Anyways, might be something for Larissa to look into. Let's face it, selling huricane insurance that does not allow for water damage is definitely underhanded and could be considered fraud. Why didn't they just call it 'wind' damage protection.

Sorry, insurance companies and banks make me nuts. Hopefully this helps Larissa find the right people to help.

CindyS

on Saturday, September 17th, Devon Ellington said

Best wishes to Larissa and her family. I hope they have a safe trip to WA. I wish there was more I could to to help. The whole family is in my thoughts.

on Thursday, September 22nd, Holly Lisle said

Any news? Hoping somehow things have gotten better.

on Thursday, September 22nd, drew said

Hope everything's going okay and can't wait for your return!

And amen on the lawsuit...it's horrifying what the insurance companies are doing.