I was in Ivan's rampaging path last week and I just now got my internet back! My home sustained minimal damage, but I can't stop crying for the hundreds of my fellow Floridians who have lost everything. I've started a mini SB about my personal experience, but if you want to see the hell that Ivan brought to my hometown go to

http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/...alleries.shtml

now I'm going to start checking out all the layouts I've missed since last week. I may be here all night!

welcome back! so glad you are safe!

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Kari
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Well welcome back! I am sure there will be plenty to see in the gallery!

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DianneRigdon.com

Welcome back! I am sure glad you are safe! I too fell really bad for all the people effected in Florida. I can't wait to see your pictures and LOs.

After I posted this I visited the web site you suggested. Thank you for sharing. It helped me to understand a little more what you are all facing. The sand on the beach and the plowed roads reminded me of what we face if we have a major snow storm but at least we don't have to face the other damages and eventually our snow melts.

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Vivian

Susan- so glad that you didn't get too much damage and that you are ok!

TFS the link- it is sooo amazing how much damage can be done in a short amount of time. My prayers are with those who lost so much

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~Laurie Garza~

Susan ... its so good to hear that you are okay but I also feel for those in Florida. Being from New Orleans, I have spent many vacations in Pensacola and the Panama City area. The damage this storm caused really hit close to home. I've never been through a hurricane and wasn't scared to stay in NO, even though lots of people told me I was crazy. Seeing the damage caused in Florida has changed my view and I will definately be leaving the next time a storm the size and strength of Ivan heads our way. Those pictures are awful and my heart goes out to everyone in that area.