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August 14, 2004
Greetings From Orlando!
After six or seven reroutings through Columbus, through Cinci, through Cleveland, through Atlanta, we finally caught a direct flight in Cleveland to. . . Miami. A mere four hours later we drive north to Orlando. Reaching Kissimmee the devastation even this far inland was remarkable. I can't begin to estimate how many are without power, water, necessities. Phone lines are difficult and different buildings are impacted differentially. We have a small roof-leak problem that we'll attempt to patch with tarpaulins until the insurance adjustors adjust things.
Please pray for those of my neighbors more heavily hit whose homes are more seriously damaged. Also please remember those who have died, the estimates are not even possible at this time.
Later: I should note for those concerned that power is out in a lot of places in Orlando. I don't know precisely where Mr. Luse lives, but I suspect he may be in one of the areas where power has taken a while to be restored. I live fairly close to the airport and so my neighborhood and surrounding areas is a kind of priority when it comes to these things. Even cable is mostly back. Please pray that God withhold the wonderful gift of rain for a day or two. My guess is that 50-75 percent of all houses in this area are affected, and we are actually lucky considering reports coming from elsewhere.
Thank you for all your prayers, and please keep them coming! Restoring the traffic signals is a critical priority so that some of the chaos can be cleared up.
Posted by Steven Riddle at August 14, 2004 6:37 PM
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Hurricane kills at least 15 in Florida Mr Riddle made it home safely, and a few others have checked in at Mr Luse's comments box. Haven't heard directly from Mr Luse yet. I hope that his house and garden survived... [Read More]
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Hurricane kills at least 15 in Florida Mr Riddle made it home safely, and a few others have checked in at Mr Luse's comments box. Haven't heard directly from Mr Luse yet. I hope that his house and garden survived... [Read More]
Tracked on August 14, 2004 9:38 PM
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We are so HAPPY to hear that you are home with your family. ANd that damage to your home was minimal. Our prayers continue for the entire area. My sister in law in Carmel in MD was preparing for the arrival of Charley. What a powerful storm!
Posted by: Katherine at August 14, 2004 7:39 PM
As I recall, Mr. Luse's house was not too far off the interstate (75) near the center of town. I have been praying that they weren't hit too hard.
Posted by: alicia at August 15, 2004 1:15 PM
Thanks for the update!
Posted by: Peony Moss at August 15, 2004 7:30 PM
Glad you're OK!
Posted by: Ell at August 16, 2004 9:16 AM
Good news that you and yours are all ok. So many, many suffered tremendous loss of property and some have suffered the greater loss of family and friends. Thanks for letting us know.
Posted by: John at August 16, 2004 1:43 PM
Steven
I too am glad you and your family are all safe from the hurricane. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to let me know.
Paz y bien
Ron M
Posted by: Ron Moffat at August 16, 2004 5:46 PM
Glad to hear that you and your family are safe and sound. {{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}'s in Christ
Posted by: Therese at August 17, 2004 12:46 AM