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Post by Wedge Lourde on Sept 19, 2005 20:47:38 GMT -5
An old friend has returned from chemotherapy... hello everybody!
On August 28th, the day I was hospitalised, and terror struck New Orleans. Katrina, now it seems as though my city, Houston, is under the scope of a threat. My second chemotherapy begins on the 23rd, I just wanted to stop by to say "hey", but it seems that my chemo will resume in another city... details later.
Wedge Lourde
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Post by Dr. Jessica Saturina on Sept 19, 2005 21:04:54 GMT -5
It's good to hear from you Wedge. Sorry to hear that you are having to experience the chemotherapy scene. Also sorry to hear that things down your way are not good as far as weather goes.
Keep up the good thoughts. We all think about you, and you are in our prayers for sure.
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Post by Commander Garrett Garland on Sept 19, 2005 21:31:06 GMT -5
Hey man good to hear from you, I hope after all is done that you can come back to the site! Anyway, you've got a prayer from me.
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Post by Lance Commander William Rhodes on Sept 20, 2005 18:06:21 GMT -5
Great to hear from ya, Wedge. I know how difficult chemo can be from watching my mom when she had breast cancer, and I really admire your fortitude and positive attitude. Keep fighting the good fight!  |
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Post by Wedge Lourde on Sept 22, 2005 8:56:20 GMT -5
This is going to be a bad expirince. Category 5, and I have to be in Los Angeles. I have to make it out of the city on my own with my parents.
I just wanted to say, that if this is in fact the last time I use my computer, I just want you all to remember who I am, and thank you.
Hurricane Rita is expected to make landfall on Galveston Island at 1 AM Saturday.
A category 5 will DESTROY the island, and 20' Storm Surges will encover the island, there will also be surges from behind the island, where there is no seawall.
I will continue chemo in Los Angeles, and all is on schedule. On Sunday, Chemo resumes. I will be released October 13rd if all goes well.
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Post by Lieutenant Kei-teh Kintaru on Sept 22, 2005 12:52:51 GMT -5
Wedge, i wish the best of luck to you and your family.
Please take care.
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Post by Wedge Lourde on Sept 22, 2005 16:23:10 GMT -5
My family and I attemped to drive to Weimar (1h 30m away) to a friends's house, and from there drive to Austin to take a flight to L.A
A major problem is the roads. Interstate 45, Interstate 10, and all the other minor highways are virtual parking lots due to over 5 million Galveston, Houston and the area residents fleeing from the madness. Both sides of the major roadways (8 lanes each) are heading outbound on I-45. I can tell you one thing: Evacuating +5,000,000 people on 4 roads is HELL. On the television, helicopters depicted 15-20 Miles of backed up traffic.
My family and I traveled 12 Miles, and faced over 1h 30m of sheer traffic. We are planning to wake up at 4 tommorrow, and be the early birds to hop on the I-10 and avoid the deadly storm, and traffic.
Another problem is fuel. As of Tuesday, many people have waited over 2 hours for fuel. We passed a Shell station, turned around to head home after fear of being stopped on the highway due to fuel, passed the Shell station, and the pumps were deserted.
Bad days are upon Houston, and I just wanted to end any confusion about just how bad this problem is. Please pray for my family and I, as we endure another night at home, and risk missing treatment.
Peace,
Wedge
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Post by Commander Garrett Garland on Sept 22, 2005 19:57:01 GMT -5
Wow that's terrible, I hope all goes well for you man.
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Post by Lieutenant Kei-teh Kintaru on Sept 23, 2005 5:48:01 GMT -5
Of coarse we will be praying for you and your family Wedge.
God bless.
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Post by Captain Adam "Gunman" Wolf on Sept 23, 2005 9:17:07 GMT -5
I'm really sorry to hear about all that, I sincerely hope that everything works out for you and your family and that you come out of it safe and sound.
I'm sure you'll be in everyone's thoughts and prayers throughout this ordeal.
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