Lisa we all remember and hope Gustov misses you also.

We can't help but remember and worry for you now. :(

I personally will and do remember. I wish you all the best and our prayers are with you.

Bil

We certainly remember, and send our thoughts and prayers your way.

Carey

Be safe and our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your neighbors.

Lisa, Obama remembers!  He even made a reference to it in his speech, which was wonderful!  Stay safe.  Hard to believe it was 3 years ago.

3 years ago I was at home in a state of panic.  It took 2 more days for word to come in that our family (in Biloxi) was safe, and 2 more days after that before they arrived here in Michigan to stay with us for a bit.

3 years later there are still trailers that families are living in, people that haven't been able to return home, and FEMA has decided that transporting ice to hurricane victims is too expensive and not a necessity.

Why is it that 3 years later our government hasn't learned a blasted thing and people are still hurting?

Thinking of all of you in the coming days.

Lisa, I certainly remember everything that happened three short years ago and hope that you'll be safe this time around.  Let's pray that this storm misses you and New Orleans.

We will remember Lisa~ Thinking of you and your neighbors and your family ~

Lisa, I too am outraged that so little has been done in all that time.  It is something I don't believe anyone will forget and I hope you are all very, very safe!

Lisa I hope you have your evacuation plans in place.  I have mine.  Good luck, Gob Bless.

Lisa, this MUST NOT happen again. My memory of it is still vivid. I am praying for all of you. We may all find ourselves ducking soon enough. Be careful.

Later in the rain~Deb

Lisa.. I can't believe it has been three years. I remember it like it was yesterday.  In the mornings when I wait for the school bus with my children, I remember all the children that were displaced... I wonder where they are now.

I still remember seeing this one "news spot" where a mother was having trouble waking up her baby daughter.. she was so dehydrated.. That still haunts me.. I would really like to know where she is and how she is doing.

My prayers are with you Lisa.

Big hugs to you and your family, Lisa.  We couldn't forget.

Be safe this weekend.  Hoping that it doesn't, if the storm does hit NOLA, please be sure to check in as soon as you can. 

It is amazing to me that three years have already passed.  You guys are in our prayers in the Crouch house.

Lisa, who can forget that date? Stay safe, we'll all be thinking of you. If they tell you to evacuate - do it!! AND keep us all posted. ;-)

Lisa, we won't ever forget.  I can still remember watching as the residents were being rescued from their roofs.  I couldn't believe that was happening!  I pray it never happens again.  Glad you and your family will be leaving for safe ground...stay in touch.  :)

Lisa - I remember.  Be careful-I am sure you are busy preparing, in case.  We are working out plans for my daughters, grandkids and dogs in Ocean Springs, Ms.

I'll say an extra prayer for you and NO.

LISA - I can't help but remember Katrina everytime I see another hurricane warning.  I hope that Gustav and any other hurricanes spare you and everyone in the hurricane region.

I for one will never forget.  May God protect all of you in its path.

Lisa, Can you believe that here we to again?  Even though I am 300 miles from the coast here in Monroe, LA, the impact of Katrina was felt here, too. Not the weather, but the social impact. I know that LA has not recovered, and there are thousands of our brothers and sisters still scattered over the US who have brought their personal tragedies to the entire nation.  Please, God, don't let it ever happen again.
My daughter and granddaughter are in Algiers, so I visit often. I hope we can share a piece of cake and glass of tea on one of my visits.

Best of luck during your "evacuation-vacation!" If you're in the Monroe area and need a place to plug in your laptop or use a phone, don't hesitate to call me.
Gayle Causey
Keller Williams Realty
Monroe, LA USA
http://westmonroerealestate.com

My sweet friend...I was thinking about you all day yesterday. I do remember, and I am praying that you never have to walk through that storm again. GBU!!

Hi Lisa,

We remember, and you guys are in our prayers!!

Be safe.... Deb :)

My family just now got moved into their "Katrina" cottage and out of their small little FEMA trailer...I am just praying this one is a miss for you and all of my loved ones over there. 

Lisa, I pray this one misses you. I just read that they are evacuating. My thoughts and prayers are with you.  If you need a place to stay in Alabama, come on up to Huntsville...we have plenty of room:) 

Lisa, I'm glad you're tucked away and the kids are following. Homes CAN be replaced. If you have your family then the important things are taken care of. Thank heavens you evacuated. I will keep you in my prayers and close to my heart. Please stay in touch with us and we will all get through this. Our local church is currently preparing for more evacuees. I will do my best to help!

Later in the rain~Deb

Lisa, you have been on my mind for the last couple of days. I am glad you are safe in TN! I just wish you didn't have to go thru this! I was listening to the news and they kept saying WestBank - My prayers are with you!!

Lisa,

I'm sure you've evacuated by now.  I used to live in New Orleans, uptown, in 1990.  I know all to well about the area! I wish you all the best for you and your family.

I will never forget and I am very concerned about you right now.  I know you probably speak with Amanda Hall and Jason Crouch via phone.  Please call them so we know how you are doing even if you cannot sign on.

We are praying for your safety.

Hey Mel, Lisa and her family made it safely to Nashville and are hunkered down there. 

Hi Twin -- glued to the news and your neighborhood.  Wishing you well.  Love you, girl! :)

Thanks for the update Amanda and thank God they are all safe.  xxoo

I am not at all surprised to see the will of the brave and resilient people of New Orleans turn Gustav away - we are all really happy for you and your great city

Lisa -

My bags are packed and the car is gassed up. I am headed south to voluteer again. I will call from the road.  One bullet missed ("Gustav" )Nahlins but it also blasted the area west. Stay safe.

Lisa, hope all is well with your properties and that the drive back isn't bad.  Saw on another post that you got to experience contraflow!

Several reports of tree damage in Baton Rouge and that Terrebonne and Lafouche parish were hit pretty hard with power outages across South Central LA.

Be safe.

I hope all is well with you and your family.  Hard to believe it's three years ago since it seems so much closer.

Lisa - we need an update girl!  Are you and your family ok??  We're expecting Hanna in the next few hours to make her way into the NC area.  She's nowhere near what you've gone through... but we'll be ready just the same.  Then all our eyes turn to Ike - YIKES!

Raleigh Realtor - Pamela St. Peter

Pamela, I saw Lisa on Twitter and she was fine - going back I think today. She was waiting on power to be restored. She said she didn't think she had damage. Here is her last tweet.

Rouse's on Belle Chasse Hwy open - Balestra's in Belle Chasse open - Casey Jones in Gretna open - Gas station open on Terry Pkwy

Thank you all for your caring messages!!!  I have read them over and over again while we were gone, and I'm happy to say that we are safely back at home with no damage.  Please keep those who weren't so lucky in your thoughts.

Any updates from JMac? 

Amanda, I haven't heard from him since he left.  I hope he checks in and lets me know that he is OK.  Has anyone heard from Kate?

Lisa, so glad to see you're home and your home wasn't damaged.  Whew!!!  Spoke with my Aunt in Walker (outside Baton Rouge) today -- they were without electricity until yesterday but no damage to their home. 

Lisa-

so glad I found this when I did...you are home and your home is OK.  Perfect :)  I thought of you so much, and really very glad you didn't have to go through what you did 3 years ago.

Judi, oh thank goodness you were able to get in touch with your family!  I'm so happy for them and for you.

Kathy,  we are good.  Thank you for thinking of us and remembering how much worse this could have been.

Lisa, I can never forget and now Gustav. With several properties loss I wonder how much more I can take.

Frank, I'm so sorry.  I hope that you don't give up - we need the good guys here and you are definitely a good guy.

My heart goes out to all who suffered. Stay safe!