tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post9126899754237638906..comments2024-03-28T22:49:03.563-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: Harvey: My Day 3LLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-83204060733839069932017-09-05T16:08:16.960-05:002017-09-05T16:08:16.960-05:00I have been following your blog off and on since I...I have been following your blog off and on since I was in high school, your mom was my AP Biology 2 teacher, and all those terrible things were happening with Landon when he was a baby (it has been a decade now I suppose). I love reading your blog and I absolutely never comment. I should. You are a few years ahead of me with the kids (I have none), but I always worry what my life will look like as a working engineer when my husband and I finally decide to have kids. Your joy for life with your family is inspiring and I love following along! Also, you love Colorado, barre, and margaritas. I get this. <br /><br />Although I have not talked to your mom in years, she still remains as one of my favorite teachers -- someone who inspired me to pursue a career in engineering and taught me what I was capable of achieving if I set my mind to something. It breaks my heart to see what your family is going through -- my thoughts are with you guys right now <3 Shelby Berkehttp://www.abroaddirection.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-76141575861563151162017-09-05T09:35:59.108-05:002017-09-05T09:35:59.108-05:00I am thinking of you and pulling for you and your ...I am thinking of you and pulling for you and your family LL!! Sending love, AlliAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268368702275256815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-2519604420529119652017-09-04T21:57:57.818-05:002017-09-04T21:57:57.818-05:00Sorry the know that your family is among those imp...Sorry the know that your family is among those impacted. <br /><br />Below is mostly C&P from Facebook, but there are a couple crucial items for self-demo in here.<br /><br />Mold can start growing within days after water intrusion. Some people are not taking out lower cabinets, toilets, tubs, etc.. All of these things have areas underneath them where mold can grow. Water will wick up through Sheetrock and insulation. Where possible, don't tear out above 4 feet of Sheetrock. That's the standard size, so it's easier to install new Sheetrock. <br />Lower cabinets HAVE TO be removed to get to the Sheetrock behind. Cabinet makers will be overwhelmed, so try to get on someone's list as soon as you're ready. (There are custom online companies that you could consider, or contact the builder of their home. As it was recently built they may be able to tell you manufacturer and/or color so lowers can be matched to existing uppers. They may also have a finish out plan or order/inventory worksheet they they can place an order on.)<br /><br />DON'T PUT ANY INSULATION OR SHEETROCK BACK UP UNTIL YOUR WALL STUDS AND BASE PLATES ARE DRY. They won't be dry for a good while. Weeks. They may look and feel dry but you need to get a moisture meter (any home improvement store for less than $50) I think 15 percent moisture is the baseline. Double-check this; I was in kitchen & bath remodel a few years ago and I'm not positive.<br />After your home dries out, the pest control companies can spray mold treatment (concrobium, Bora Care, Shockwave and others) This will be critical for resale. Keep your papers to show potential buyers that you treated your home. Would you buy a flooded home without assurance that mold wasn't growing in the walls?<br /><br /> <br />And remember, getting the wet stuff out of your home is a sprint, but everything else is a marathon. <br /><br />Good luck!LonghornBlondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428682862580740867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-47211750235667634452017-09-04T09:06:28.277-05:002017-09-04T09:06:28.277-05:00Oh, your poor Mom! I am glad the next day went bet...Oh, your poor Mom! I am glad the next day went better, and hope it continues improving day by day, as things progress.<br />BlandineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-13135092174009984162017-09-03T20:09:21.778-05:002017-09-03T20:09:21.778-05:00We lived in Kingwood for 18 yrs. It is heartbreaki...We lived in Kingwood for 18 yrs. It is heartbreaking to see all of the damage. It IS wonderful to see the way friends and strangers are helping each other. Praying for your family! I know it will be hard to have KHS closed for the entire school year. Thank you for posting the donation list. You've all been such a blessing to your parents! xoxo LoriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255220457595054040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-66561876112690909182017-09-03T18:21:35.690-05:002017-09-03T18:21:35.690-05:00I'm so so sorry. You and your family are amazi...I'm so so sorry. You and your family are amazing. I know thoughts and well wishes are pretty much meaningless (we are sending $$ to local organizations that will hopefully be meaningful) but I feel like I need to send some love from an anonymous blog reader. anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320182732889825712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-73345723606864281212017-09-03T13:04:33.330-05:002017-09-03T13:04:33.330-05:00It's all just so overwhelming! Your family is...It's all just so overwhelming! Your family is amazing and I'm sure your parents are so proud of the children they raised. I know how hard it is to lose so much in a flood but what shines through is how much love exists between you all. That is priceless!Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-26234043505351525152017-09-03T08:58:13.484-05:002017-09-03T08:58:13.484-05:00After Katrina, my husband and I (kidless), were si...After Katrina, my husband and I (kidless), were sitting in church when the preacher said everyone who could, needed to go help. A UMC church gave us a place to sleep, some masks and gloves, and directed us to a house to rip out drywall. We did demo work. And seeing homeowners so grateful to have saved them that cost was so worth it. Prayers and love coming your way. Mommy Attorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728353448652968705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-73214915325047842552017-09-03T07:58:47.184-05:002017-09-03T07:58:47.184-05:00Thanks for keeping us updated. We're pulling/p...Thanks for keeping us updated. We're pulling/praying for you. Apryl Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155188721174687583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-40918547740124008252017-09-03T07:43:47.513-05:002017-09-03T07:43:47.513-05:00The photo of you and your beautiful mother made me...The photo of you and your beautiful mother made me choke up. So much love and light to all of you.jenniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141208686442072502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-43922001803818171822017-09-02T23:59:18.538-05:002017-09-02T23:59:18.538-05:00Longtime reader / occasional commenter here sendin...Longtime reader / occasional commenter here sending lots of love and light to your family from west coast LA! Thanks so much for sharing these stories during such a difficult time.Christinanoreply@blogger.com