tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post7525069401038084995..comments2024-03-28T22:49:03.563-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: Harvey to Home: Four Hours and Light-Years AwayLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-69569905735108051132017-09-11T18:46:36.929-05:002017-09-11T18:46:36.929-05:00I was hoping for a post today. I hope everyone is ...I was hoping for a post today. I hope everyone is still moving forward towards recovery.Mommy Attorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728353448652968705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-73223458593511773192017-09-11T06:28:14.922-05:002017-09-11T06:28:14.922-05:00I was thinking about you guys this weekend. Hope ...I was thinking about you guys this weekend. Hope everybody's still hanging in there.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719466889826047799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-90682237644764396342017-09-08T01:26:56.139-05:002017-09-08T01:26:56.139-05:00I don't 'know' you beyond the many yea...I don't 'know' you beyond the many years I've followed along on your wonderful blog...yet, I had tears streaming down my face reading this. You have such a way with words - I could feel (as much as anyone can sitting in front of a screen) the pain and the hopefulness at the end. Give yourself some grace - you have been through a lot watching your parents lives be turned upside down. Clichéd as it sounds at the end of the day your parents are alive and healthy - the rest will soon fall into place, again.Ayeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924947914344368035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-69944103681405586222017-09-07T21:06:22.006-05:002017-09-07T21:06:22.006-05:00Thinking of and praying for your family in this in...Thinking of and praying for your family in this incredibly difficult time. You are a wonderful daughter and grand-daughter and your kids are incredibly lucky to have you as a mom. ixphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881363213650678313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-63316900022857023922017-09-06T19:21:29.253-05:002017-09-06T19:21:29.253-05:00Rebecca, there are no words for what you and your ...Rebecca, there are no words for what you and your family are going through. I'm so sorry. <br /><br />My kids and I had a lemonade stand the other day. We raised $500 for Houston (yes, selling lemonade and from the generous matching donations of friends). I have been struggling with the best place to donate it. But, the County we live in, Anne Arundel County, MD is raising money to send to the school districts affected by Harvey. Your post made me certain that is the right place to donate. I can't imagine one school suddenly being filled to double its normal capacity. How does that even work? <br /><br />Also, can I just say you are an amazing daughter. I like to think my siblings and I and our spouses would all come together like this in an emergency like this. But you and your family are truly a inspiration. And if ever faced with an emergency like this I will definitely be thinking, "What would LagLiv do???" <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story. I am sending so much light and love to all of you. ❤ Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018044047570616331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-49122955080731152122017-09-06T15:02:43.933-05:002017-09-06T15:02:43.933-05:00You have been through some legit trauma and I hope...You have been through some legit trauma and I hope you have pockets of beauty this week that fill you back up again and refresh you in your (very understandable!) weariness. I think one of the hardest things in trauma is that life-goes-on-for-others weirdness. It feels like such a disconnect and it takes time to reconnect to our selves and our bodies and our lives in all that. I hope as you feel rested, your kids will too and things will be much smoother on the home front. Happy, happy anniversary, too! May there be many more moments to celebrate in the coming year. Misha https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195857544897293479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-37999300814835734002017-09-06T14:20:14.657-05:002017-09-06T14:20:14.657-05:00Also adding, your posts in the last days have made...Also adding, your posts in the last days have made it much more "real" as I listen to the news tonight, and hear about the devastation in our overseas territories (um, not much of a comfort for you, is it?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-54651016087903525072017-09-06T02:55:33.847-05:002017-09-06T02:55:33.847-05:00be gentle to yourself, you've gone through a l...be gentle to yourself, you've gone through a lot lately and you need to be feeling well in order to support your family. Take it easy! <br />BlandineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-6171785487197342312017-09-05T20:57:40.843-05:002017-09-05T20:57:40.843-05:00You and your family have been through so much late...You and your family have been through so much lately. I know it feels weird to think about getting back to normal when things still aren't.CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559451322234777335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-36123744386596873122017-09-05T19:36:21.937-05:002017-09-05T19:36:21.937-05:00Ditto to what Wendy said. I'm a school admini...Ditto to what Wendy said. I'm a school administrator in Maryland and I would love to be able to help her with what she needs to be able to function in this temporary building and situation. Let us know if she has a list or puts one up on Amazon.<br />Also - while you were not there for the actual event - you, too, have gone through a trauma. It's not surprising that you are having difficulty just slipping back into normal life. Most all of us would in your situation. Don't be afraid to reach out for help for yourself if needed - therapy could be very valuable. Take care of yourself so you can be your best version of yourself for your family. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808062780005440288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-71444547129264348122017-09-05T13:51:14.838-05:002017-09-05T13:51:14.838-05:00As a teacher, I can't even begin to fathom how...As a teacher, I can't even begin to fathom how your mom must be feeling right now. I know she's got a lot on her plate right now, but if she could set up an amazon wish list for classroom essentials, I would love to help her rebuild her classroom supplies!!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261595681726971507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-60510707652124545852017-09-05T13:26:11.213-05:002017-09-05T13:26:11.213-05:00Okay - this is the company they worked with. Looks...Okay - this is the company they worked with. Looks like it's more targeted to colleges but because it's an AP class, still probably would be useful! http://www.esciencelabs.com/educatorErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928807868790599467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-24419850707484729772017-09-05T12:52:48.279-05:002017-09-05T12:52:48.279-05:00In case this might help:
https://www.reddit.com/r/...In case this might help:<br />https://www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/6wjg1o/how_to_get_the_most_from_your_insurance_claims/Meredith Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10738361026434444517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-18693622860650270942017-09-05T12:29:55.028-05:002017-09-05T12:29:55.028-05:00In my experience, going back to normal after a fam...In my experience, going back to normal after a family emergency involving my parents was the hardest part. mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02676299205928655257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-66089649698897812252017-09-05T12:05:19.931-05:002017-09-05T12:05:19.931-05:00I'm so sorry about all this - it is really har...I'm so sorry about all this - it is really hard to adjust back to somewhat normal after this kind of tragedy.<br /><br />My friend is a college Geology professor and just did a huge project adjusting her labs for an online class. I'm checking with her to see if she may have some easy resources you could share with your mom as a way to do labs without having access to the equipment/space. I will get back to you!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928807868790599467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-62730347877579460262017-09-05T11:04:16.712-05:002017-09-05T11:04:16.712-05:00Try to be as kind to yourself as you are to others...Try to be as kind to yourself as you are to others. Transitions are hard. Every tender heart that you cherish is still beating. Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Chunky Photojournalist Barbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646004753295087957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-34314989652400130472017-09-05T11:03:03.679-05:002017-09-05T11:03:03.679-05:00I know this isn't ideal, but could your mom do...I know this isn't ideal, but could your mom do some virtual learning stuff with another school that is teaching her class and doing the labs? I know that's not the same, but the students could at least watch it then. <br /><br />I'm sorry. Life is so tough sometimes. The good is still there. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186368018428073809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-25146645796630358972017-09-05T10:20:26.149-05:002017-09-05T10:20:26.149-05:00Sometimes coming back to "normal" is the...Sometimes coming back to "normal" is the hardest part. Give yourself time.jenniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141208686442072502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-58917888961361573752017-09-05T08:43:42.191-05:002017-09-05T08:43:42.191-05:00Hey, if it makes you feel any better, I also live ...Hey, if it makes you feel any better, I also live in Houston, probably fairly near your brother. And life here *is* moving on for the city, too - today most everyone will start to get back to work, and the curfew will be lifted, and things will slowly go back to a new normal. Your parents will be fine. They survived, they have yet another great story of how strong they are, their relationship is, and their children are, and all of that is a gift and a blessing. a complicated lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593125269059157338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-6311893838438607642017-09-05T07:54:29.584-05:002017-09-05T07:54:29.584-05:00Just one day at a time. Your parents, and you, WIL...Just one day at a time. Your parents, and you, WILL recover. Just concentrate on "now and next," like your wise commenter said a few posts ago. <br /><br />More love and prayers coming to you. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335404463349950566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-11079946261000036762017-09-05T04:59:16.985-05:002017-09-05T04:59:16.985-05:00Hugs internet friend. My teacher heart hurts for ...Hugs internet friend. My teacher heart hurts for your mom. Does she need supplies? I always have extras floating around. I can send her a box!<br /><br />Even after volunteering post Sandy, I can't wrap my head around the devastation that Harvey has wrought. Still thinking/praying for your family. Good luck with your merge back into "normal" life. Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001504333296382139noreply@blogger.com