atlcple2 Posted September 2, 2005 #26 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Atlanta is continuing to open shelters here for the refugees from the Gulf Area. I work at a law firm and we received an email this morning asking people to offer their homes to families from the devistated area. If you are in a City that is housing people affected and want to offer your home, here is the website: http://www.theleaf.com/hurricanesupport.php We live in Atlanta and have a lot of people here from the area who need a place to stay, to get their children in school and some sort of normalsy. If you can help, please contact these people. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepers385 Posted September 2, 2005 #27 Share Posted September 2, 2005 So glad he's found and hope he's doing well. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptData Posted September 2, 2005 #28 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Oh, this is so good to hear. Hope others have happy endings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OBAYbee Posted September 2, 2005 #29 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I wrote the President about my concerns and I am pasting their response on this thread. Perhaps the info given will help someone on the boards. "On behalf of President Bush, thank you for your correspondence. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, President Bush and all Americans send their thoughts and prayers to the families of those who have lost lives and to all those affected by this natural disaster. The President is directing Federal agencies throughout the government to do all in their power to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The top priority is to save and sustain lives. President Bush established a White House task force to oversee Hurricane Katrina response and recovery, and he convened a Cabinet meeting to ensure that Federal agencies' efforts are timely and fully coordinated. Residents of the Gulf Coast states affected by the hurricane have lost loved ones, lost homes, and been displaced from their communities, and they will have the full support of the Federal government. The President has called for the coordination of all parties involved in the response and relief efforts. Federal, state, and local governments are working side-by-side to deliver relief to the areas physically damaged by Hurricane Katrina and to communities across the South that will be affected in the aftermath of the storm. Efforts and resources are focused on saving lives, sustaining lives, and supporting long-term recovery. For information and guidance you may wish to visit the FEMA website at http://www.fema.gov or call 800-621-3362 or 800-621-FEMA. The President has called on all Americans to support the relief and rescue efforts through charitable contributions and aid. Americans who wish to contribute can do so by contacting charities that are assisting with hurricane relief. For more information on relief and recovery efforts, please visit the USAFreedom Corps website at http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov. Thank you again for taking the time to write." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariTenor1 Posted September 2, 2005 #30 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Mojo: I'm so glad to hear the happy news that he was found. I hope that he is doing well. Please keep us posted when you are able to hear more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted September 2, 2005 #31 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Excellent news!!! Thanks for letting us know INM&M! ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAMom Posted September 2, 2005 #32 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Ok I'm crying tears of joy...I hope the many others that are looking for their loved ones have the same wonderful outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTarbay Posted September 2, 2005 #33 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Great news!!I am so happy he has been found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted September 2, 2005 #34 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I heard from Travis again. If you are looking for information about someone in the Ocean Springs area notify him via the e address in post 1 of this thread. Mojos brother is now in Ocean Springs. He will ask his brother to try and find them. You can also access www.sunherald.com for updates. He will be on later to provide more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted September 2, 2005 #35 Share Posted September 2, 2005 It is so good to hear that wonderful news. I pray that others have the same happy ending as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted September 2, 2005 #36 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I would like to add a personal note here to our Host and CC members. I don't know Travis and Betty, otherwise known as mojo4trav. For reasons we can all figure out the disaster that struck our country has been of great concern to everyone. I think because I never had the opportunity to know my grandfathers I wanted them to have a happy ending and am so happy they did. To our host, that allowed this to remain on the boards and the CC members that offered support, I am sure the OP is grateful for all your expressions of concern and offers of ways to help. He will post later. He posted on 3 different boards looking for help. Two hosts allowed it to remain, one did not. At least I couldn't find it this morning to pass on the good news. I realize that it was not a direct cruise question but at times like this I believe rules can be relaxed and RCI and Carnival hosts did that. It may not have been a cruise related post but it was posted by a fellow cruiser. My thanks to you for looking at this from a human standpoint and not a "by the rules" standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmom38 Posted September 2, 2005 #37 Share Posted September 2, 2005 :) :) :) :) yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirl23 Posted September 2, 2005 #38 Share Posted September 2, 2005 :cool: Received an email from Travis this morning. Grandfather has been found safe. I'm sure Travis will post later with details. I love a happy ending!!:D Oh, that's just wonderful! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinman Posted September 2, 2005 #39 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Miracles do happen - let's hope for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenandVal Posted September 3, 2005 #40 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I am thrilled your grandfather was found alive as I am thrilled for all who survive this awful disaster wish help came there sooner least it's there now soon you wil beunitedwith your grandfather so glad you found him Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted September 3, 2005 #41 Share Posted September 3, 2005 So glad that there is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzygrl Posted September 3, 2005 #42 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Brings a smile to my face to know that he was found and hopefully doing well. We can only pray that more families will have the same luck finding loved ones that your family has had in locating your grandfather. Thanks for keeping us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKE Posted September 3, 2005 #43 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It so nice to hear some "Good News"! God answered all the prayers said for your Grandfather. I am so happy for you and your family. Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted September 3, 2005 #44 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I would like to add a personal note here to our Host and CC members. He posted on 3 different boards looking for help. Two hosts allowed it to remain, one did not. At least I couldn't find it this morning to pass on the good news. I realize that it was not a direct cruise question but at times like this I believe rules can be relaxed and RCI and Carnival hosts did that. It may not have been a cruise related post but it was posted by a fellow cruiser. My thanks to you for looking at this from a human standpoint and not a "by the rules" standpoint. I'm so embarrassed :o . I want to correct an error I made. Looking at some different site late last night, I found two more boards that let this story remain. As I believe in giving credit where credit is due, hats off to HAL and Princess hosts too. :) I posted my apologies to both for having missed them yesterday. That's 4 good hearted and 1 :( . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicsinohio Posted September 3, 2005 #45 Share Posted September 3, 2005 What a relief! I'm glad your seach game to a good end. Hope there are more happy ending for folks in the days to come. You're all in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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