Florida Says “Goodbye, Helene … and Good Riddance!!”
Thankfully, Mark and I in Sanford (and my son & family in Gainesville) got nothing from Hurricane Helene but some rain as it passed through our part of Florida on its way much farther north. We were incredibly lucky. Many folks along Helene’s route didn’t fare nearly as well, and so far, the loss of life totals 43! My heart goes out to everyone who has lost someone thanks to this storm, and to those whose homes have been damaged. Praying those numbers do NOT continue to increase as the storm continues northward!
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I’m so happy you are all safe! I was worried about you. Praying for all those who felt Helene’s wrath. 🙏🏼
Yvette M Calleiro 😊
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Thanks, Yvette, and I’m saying prayers for those who took a hit, too! And for those who now have a big mess to clean up around their homes, as well! *sigh* We definitely lucked out this time!
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From what I could see on TV, the storm looked horrific. It’s going to take a long time to restore homes and normalcy to the hardest hit areas, I’m afraid.
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I think you are exactly right, Debra. Hurricanes leave a ton of debris along with all the damage they cause. We were very lucky this time!
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Good news, Marcia. Thanks for reporting your status.
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Thanks, John. I’m very grateful that our status was a good one this time around. We aren’t always so lucky in these parts, as I’m sure you know, and my heart goes out to those who were less fortunate.
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Yes indeed.
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I’m so relieved for you, Marcia! I pray those who are suffering get kind help and are able to get back on their feet again. And I am so thankful for those who work so hard to restore power!
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Thanks, Priscilla! And I agree with you 100%, especially being extra thankful for those who help restore power and clear streets of fallen trees and other debris. Thank you for your kind words!
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a devastating evening for many…
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It was, indeed, Bill. We are very lucky to NOT be facing major damage to our home and piles of debris to clean up today. My heart goes out to those who didn’t fare as well as we did this time around.
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I am so glad you are safe. Wonderful news!
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Thank you so much! We were very lucky for sure!
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good news
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The BEST we could ask for after one of these events! Thanks, Beth, and hope you have a great NON-STORMY day ahead! 😊
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Good to hear you are safe, but sorry terrible losses despite modern technology providing warnings.
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Even with warnings, there are some who can’t get out of the way in time, and others who ignore the dangers. *sigh* Man, I HATE hurricanes!!!
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I am thankful to know you and your family are all safe, Marcia.
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Thanks, Robbie. And believe me, WE are thankful we weathered another one of these wretched storms okay. Our area was spared most of the wind and rain, as it stayed in the Gulf until it made landfall north of us. But I know there are many who weren’t as lucky as we were, and my heart goes out to them today!
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Yes, I am sure there is a lot of loss and anguish
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I hope those affected can get help soon.
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Me, too, Pete. Luckily with hurricanes (unlike tornadoes) we have a lot of advance warnings, and there are usually rescue and clean-up teams ready to jump in as soon as the weather allows. They are our heroes, for sure!
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It is such a relief to know that you are safe. I kept an eye on the map and do feel for those who felt the full force of Helene, but my main concern was for you, Mark and the family. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much, Trish! When you go through one of these, it’s nice to know others are thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and/or prayers your way. MUCH appreciated, believe me! Some areas were hit far, far worse than where we are, so we are feeling extremely grateful today! ❤️😊
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Glad you and yours made it through ok. Prayers for everyone who got the brunt of it and those who didn’t make it.
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Thank you, Jeanne, and I join you with my thoughts and prayers also going out to those who didn’t fare as well as we did here in Sanford. I haven’t even taken a moment to check the news today to see how other areas are doing. (I needed a good, strong cuppa tea first.) But so far this morning, the sun is out and the sky is blue. YAY!!!!
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I’m glad you and your family are OK. Prayers for those who did not fare so well. xo
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Thank you, Darlene, and I’m also sending thoughts and prayers out to those who were less fortunate than we were. *sigh* Hurricanes!!! Wretched things!!!!
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Agreed!
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That’s wonderful news that your family and home are okay after such a devastating storm. My prayers go out to all those who didn’t escape its wrath. Stay well! 🙂
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We were certainly blessed to have avoided damage and/or injury. So many others out there were not that lucky! Such a tragic event for so many folks!!!
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Thank you, dear Marcia, for letting us know that you and your family are safe. I am so sorry for all those experiencing the wrath of this hurricane. It is heartbreaking to see the images. ❤️❤️❤️
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I agree, Gwen. It’s simply awful! I’ve lived in Florida most of my life, and I’m STILL horrified and shocked every time a hurricane tears through the state and leaves behind such damage and mayhem! So sad, too, especially when there are lives lost as well. (The latest tally is 56 lives lost, in addition to the massive amounts of damage done. It’s just too sad. And we were very, very lucky to come through this safely and with no property damage.)
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Thank goodness you are safe! It’s hard to imagine the strength and power of the storms. We just keep an eyeball out for the occasional tornado, but hurricanes look much worse!
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They can both be devastating, Sue, but the ONE good thing about hurricanes is you get advanced warning when one is on the way. Time to prepare, etc. Tornados … not so much so! Urk!! But I’d be very happy if they’d both stop visiting us! 😉😊
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Very happy to hear you didn’t get clobbered this time around.
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Thanks, Debby! I’m pretty darn glad we didn’t have any damage or major issues, too. But I sure feel bad for those who DID, and there are quite a few of them. And way too many deaths. Helene was one nasty storm!!! 😢
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🤗❤️
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