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Finally!
09.13.04 (11:44 am)   [edit]
After reading the news that Ivan's death toll across the Caribbean had hit 65, I got through to my Mom this morning, much to my relief. She still has no running water or electricity but miraculously the phone lines are still open. She said the water came back for a few hours lastnight and she was able to fill the tanks, etc, but it was gone again in the morning. My Mom is Mrs. MacGyver. She made scrambed eggs for breakfast using several candles and an aluminium tray. She made tea using a similar contraption. She says she's fine and that she was able to go up and have dinner at my Aunt's house.

My Uncle, Mom's brother, in Florida wasn't too pleased with the Weather Channel's coverage of Ivan in Jamaica. He complained bitterly that they never showed the lovely homes that people have built in Jamaica. All they showed were the "shanty towns" where homes are literally constructed from rusty pieces of zinc. They left you with the impression that all but a few Jamaicans live in shacks and hut-like establishments. Granted, homes like these were the hardest hit and the people who could least afford it were the worst to be affected by Ivan. Your heart cannot help but ache for them. Still, I can understand his displeasure. I mean how would people in Florida like it if all the news showed was the destruction of trailer parks and the like? Is that all there is to Florida? I've been there and I know that's not true.
 


posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:01 am)

I'm glad your mum's ok. I cannot imagine how nail-biting it was to be here with your mom going thru that so far away!

Kudos to her for her ingenuity! Moms are good at that! My mom's house got hit by a tornado about 5 years ago - she refused to stay with me afterwards - 3+ weeks without power or hot water... (And I lived 15 mins away!!!)

The news coverage does tend to focus on the worst side of things. I was disappointed with the Frances coverage of the Bahamas as well - thank goodness for the internet! I was able to get a msg to/from my friends via a bulletin board where someone knew of them and relayed messages back/forth. (How cool was that!?!?)

Was her home damaged at all? I hope the power is back on soon. Otherwise she's gonna be trying to make chocolate cake using a candle too! LOL



posted by: irishred (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:07 am)

Nat...I was so worried for your family. I am glad you gave us this update and that they are ok. I will be praying for them :)



posted by: SASHASMOMMA (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:18 am)

Bless you and your family. I know how freaked I was when I couldnt contact my family who only lived an hour away!! Best of luck to everyone:)



posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:32 am)

Reply to: ScubaDiva

Well, I officially have no nails left to bite.

Thanks for your kind thoughts. xxxx



posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:33 am)

Reply to: KRAZEDONE

thanks!!! there are many sides to Jamaica. I hope to paint a better picture of life there on my blog.



posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:34 am)

Reply to: irishred

Thanks, Craig. You are so sweet. I'll pass on your kind thoughts to my Mom when I speak to her next.



posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:35 am)

Reply to: SASHASMOMMA

Thank you!! I appreciate your concern. It's rough when you can't be there to help.



posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 09.13.04 (9:48 am)

Reply to: dangerkitty
Too bad you can't knit a new pair of nails! At least you can wear some socks on your hands to disguise them!



posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 09.15.04 (2:33 am)

I've been worried about Mom too, thats great news I'll tell the rest of the family! Joolie xxx



posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 09.15.04 (9:10 am)

Reply to: Joolie

Thanks. I trust you and Paul had a fab anniversary....:)


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