God bless you and be careful. I live on the other side of the Gulf and have been through several hurricanes but nothing like this one. I know you must be desperate to rejoin your family but please make sure it's safe before you head out. Things are very chaotic right now. I'm glad your home came through and everyone is OK. That is more important than anything else.

"Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H. L. Mencken