Thank you, Liz and status of things here

[bluepinecones]

Finally a quite day and the first chance I've had to get on computer since tornados of Apr 27 and to visit with Liz.
She has been a true God send for me especially the past few days.

We were about half way between Birmingham and Huntsville last Tuesday AM when I got a call that my sister was being taken to hospital by ambulance. We went straight to hospital and stayed long enough to be sure sister's condition was not immediately life threatening. I left just long enough to get Liz to my house and open it up, then went back to hospital. The power had just come back on at my house. While I was gone, Liz started to work washing out fridg/freezer, picking up limbs, clearing paths, etc. After 7 hours in ER, doctor decided to admit sister (she was badly dehydrated and incoherent plus she has apparently mixed up some of her medications and suffered a bad fall).
After getting sister settled in room for night, I arrived home to a hot meal prepared by Liz.

While I was at hospital on Wed., Liz continued to work around house getting porches cleaned and doing whatever else she saw needing attention. She also prepared another hot meal for me, held my hand when I cried, and helped create a soothing balance around here.

My sister was released Wednesday night and insisted on going back to her house. She was doing surprisingly well by Thursday. If she continues to improve thru tomorrow, I'm going to leave with Liz Monday and go to Carolinagal's for few days of R&R.

I've been running around like a chicken with head cut off trying to take care of both my sister's affairs and my own - getting groceries restocked, bills paid, medical appointments, etc and going to Hazel Green to check on sister. Thru all this, Liz has provided physical, mental, and spiritual support to keep me going. There is no way to express how much I appreciate all she has done.

Today we finally had a chance to relax, visit, get all our washing done and even worked in a card game. I also got a lesson this evening on cooking on a gas grill (something I plan to get soon).

I also want to thank all of you for your positive thoughts and prayers. This forum is full of the most wonderful, caring women in the world.
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Power is back on to almost everyone in TN Valley area except for those areas that suffered direct hit. Dusk to dawn curfew has been lifted and most schools expect to reopen on Monday as does Redstone Arsenal and other businesses who haven't already reopened. A local TV station ran a telethon yesterday for storm survivors and raised half million dollars in just few hours. Stories of kindness and support are all over the local news - really wish some of those could be seen nationally. It is so heart warming.

Now I'm praying for the safety of those in the flood areas.

Hope to have chance to catch up on other posts tomorrow.

[BarbaraRose]

Yay Liz!! What a great friend! Glad to hear you are doing better (and sister too). It is nice to have a calm, cool, and collected friend around during chaos, to bring stability to the situation.

[dayspring39]

I second what Barbie said!!
Kathleen

[dpf]

X3

[Liz]

Sarah didn't mention how much Roe, Bandit and I are enjoying the free camping at Bluepinecones Park, or the yummy dinner out she treated me to at Ruby Tuesdays. She even let me win the first game of cards after being in the lead most of the game. My only regret is that I didn't get here sooner, when maybe I could have been some real help.

[sharon]

I personally think that the forum sisters invented the saying "random acts of kindness". And....we're experts at it. A huge Thank You to you, Liz, for aiding a fellow sister in need.

Sarah, so glad that things are turning around for you and getting life back to a semblance of order. Take care!

[BirdbyBird]

Liz, other than being able to stop the wind , I am not sure what you would have been able to accomplish. Just so thankful that you were able to get there at all. Once I knew that you were heading to Huntsville I worried less. There is so much two determined women can accomplish when they team together. Their strength is geometrically increased by the strength of the universe and their support for one another. Hope that you both make it "out" of AL next week and to the NC mountains and Carol's hospitality and company.

[mitch5252]

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God bless you, Liz. And Sarah, I'm so glad your life is getting somewhat back to normal.
What a perfect first post to read this morning!!

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[AlmostThere]

I agree with Mitch, Sarah. Your post allowed me to stop and ponder my life and my friends.
God sends us angels all the time. You were lucky enough to know yours personally.
Sending continued prayers and hugs.

[Rufflesgurl]

Thank you Liz for your support to Sarah. You definitely are an angel here on earth God blesses you all! Sarah, enjoy your little R&R trip.

Linda

[Pooker]

DITTO! To all the above, many thanks. Glad all is calm again. Friends are life's precious jewels.

[Nasoosie]

BIG hugs to Liz and to Sarah! What a fantastic way to begin your new full-timing life, Liz! I can just see you working like a little robot around Sarah's property while she got to deal with her sister's hospital stuff. I wish I could have been there to help, although my fright of tornadoes might have caused you to be dealing with a person in a constant state of panic attacks! Thank you so much for being who you are....I am so proud to know you.

I hope you both get to go visit Carolinagal and relax a bit now. Please tell Carol I said HI, too!

[OutandAbout]

So glad to hear that all is calm and returning to as normal as possible. Continued good thoughts to you and Liz. What great "sisters" on this forum. Enjoy your R&R. Linda

[cpatinjones]

Happy to her your sister is on the mend and your home and town are on the mend. You need your R&R. Enjoy.

[Redetotry]

I agree with Mitch, Sarah. Your post allowed me to stop and ponder my life and my friends.
God sends us angels all the time. You were lucky enough to know yours personally.
Sending continued prayers and hugs.

I agree, there are times when we are allowed to know our angels personally. So glad things are getting better Sarah and a big thank you to Liz for being there for you.