Evacu-Blog

We have all made it safe and sound after over 6 hours on the road.  This trip would normally take about two, but for some unknown reason the Mississippi government decided to end the contra-flow interstate on Hwy 59 about 1.5 miles south of the Popularville exit.  This is completely ridiculous and caused major headaches and delays. The double contra-flow should be allowed to stay open till at least Hattiesburg. I hope they see the sense in this and make changes at some point.

We had many other challenges today including some broken airconditioners in our cars, a non-working tail light on a travel trailer that caused a van fire and breakdown delay.  But we persevered and stayed steady and made it to Laurel in about three phases.

We are sleeping in their fellowship hall and in a few classrooms at their school and are very grateful for their hospitality and kindness to us. Mark and Alan Morgan and their wives came by to bring us food and Dennis Ashley and his family were there to instruct and feed. Clark Lowery and his family allowed us to take showers at their home and others brought us dessert and smiles.  Once again the body of Christ in action.  

We are all tucked in and ready for the evening and morning and coming storm. We are watching the TV and praying. He still looks quite mean and the storm surge levels make us nervous.  

We want to thank all of your who have been and are praying for us.

Hold fast and stand firm.