AsthmaField here, I survived Katrina... - Page 3 - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Waffle · 09-14-2005

Welcome back, AF!! Glad to hear you are ok!

ravidubey · 09-14-2005

I'm glad you are OK!

AsthmaField · 09-14-2005

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Originally Posted by Duane

God bless you and the family Asthma. Hope things back to normal as soon as possible.

Thanks Duane. It's amazing. Things are far, far, far from normal... and yet you'd be amazed at how normal they feel compared to how things felt two weeks ago.

Having a shower and electricity, not to mention a dial-up account, makes things 1000% better. Seriously. I can't tell you how much of a difference those things make. A/C and a television (DVD's) makes everything seem normal instead of like a third world country.

When it's 100 degrees and you literally can't go anywhere to get out of the heat... it becomes a panicky feeling. My mother is 72 and I was honestly starting to become very worried, instead of just concerned. My kids and wife... heck my dog... were all so miserable and I was helpless to do anything about it.

Small things like mosqitoes, become big problems. Sanitation goes from a given that you don't even think about... to something that must be on the foremost of your mind and is a concern for your family. Disease and pestilence go from something you read about to something you fight to keep away from your loved ones.

Things that are a given like getting a coke, eating at a resturaunt, driving a car, taking a sick child to a doctor are suddenly and shockingly impossible.

Things you don't think about like having cigarettes or milk or asprin become important things that you have to plan out to get... if it's possible at all.

The freedom of movement that we all take for granted is suddenly yanked away to be replaced with a confinement that truly shakes your being to the core.

Everything I thought I knew was gone and as grateful as I was to have our lives... that's about all we had... and we were powerless to do anything to improve our situation. In fact, we were powerless to keep it from deteriorating.

Now though, we have power, food, water, medical care... and although were a long way from normal... we sure feel that way.

Smith22 · 09-14-2005

Welcome back man. Glad to hear things are looking up for you and the family.

dougonthebench · 09-14-2005

glad to hear things are getting somewhat back to normal.I've been through hurricanes before,but nothing compared to what you've described.thanks for sharing your experience,it must be difficult.

Texas33 · 09-15-2005

glad your back and ok ....

Zaxor · 09-15-2005

AF SO very glad you and yours made it out and I grieve for those that did not...I sadly had the unfortunate experience of a hurricane (Agnus 1972 east coast) and though it was no where near the magnitude of Kat it still was a eye opener also had experiences with Tornados (nasty things) so I can sympathise somewhat plus as most of us who have served in the military can attest it is no picnic doing with out the basics... keep the faith and remain strong for your wife and kids... they are probably leaning on you more now than ever... if you need something don't be afraid to ask...PM me or email me at Cowboys @ Zaxor .de just remove the spaces and if I can it is yours my friend..

Rack Bauer · 09-15-2005

Glad you're still with us, AF.

You need to move further inland. But avoid California and tornado alley.

CrazyCowboy · 09-15-2005

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Originally Posted by AsthmaField

Barely.

I finally got to a place with electricity today. I had to get a dial-up account, but I'm back and ready for some Cowboy news!!!

It's amazing how much I missed this place and the information provided here.

Anyways, I'm really grateful to be alive and able to finally come here! It was a harrowing experience these last two weeks or so on the Mississippi coast.

Questions:

What happened to Burnett? How long will he be out?

We got Peerless Price? Wow.

Who impressed in the game the most? Clearly Bledsoe did well, but who else made plays of note?

Any catch-up info will be greatly appreciated. Good to be back... even with dial-up

Welcome back........glad you are doing great!

dguinta1 · 09-15-2005

Welcome back and stay safe!

**BrAinPaiNt** · 09-15-2005

Glad to see you back and doing better.

Best wishes to you and your family in trying to get your families life back to normal.

Dave_in-NC · 09-15-2005

Thats a terrible story, I'm glad you and your family are ok. I hope many more people end up as lucky as you. These storms arent any fun at all. People who never go through them really have no clue how many little things in life become so important.

Heres to hoping your life returns to normal quicker than perdicted.

TruBlueCowboy · 09-15-2005

Glad to hear you made it through. Welcome back!

Ashwynn · 09-15-2005

Welcome back Asthma. Hope you got to see the first game, Atleast your in a position to get to see the Skins game. Glad to see you made it out of the hell that is the Gulf Coast nowadays.