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Posted 1/11/2011 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
My thoughts are with all that live in Queensland... My niece lives there too, but so far she's ok.
But the news footage is just so tragic!!!!
Posted 1/12/2011 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
My family are being evacuated right now, they got as much as they could on higher ground but stand to lose so much. I guess at least they have their lives. My daughters have been sandbagging all night and fronting up to work today to search and help the flood victims while they are looking down the barrel of losing their homes too. This is crap, so worried and I cant get to them. Two of my sisters are by the Brisbane river in Milton too.
Posted 1/12/2011 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
:-( :-( :-(

Oh, Andorable. I'm so sorry.

Are they all in Brisbane? Please give me some idea of vicinities so I can listen out for "them" on the news and wish them well from afar :-( :-(.

I'm so worried for you and Phoebe. I live in the state that had the fires, and, while I was not immediately affected, the stress of it all made me sick and landed me in hospital by the next week. Please keep looking after yourself there.

Ivy.
Posted 1/12/2011 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
It's awful what's going on over there. :( A friend of mines little boy was staying at his aunts house and they had a flood come ripping through. They all survived and were rescued from the roof top. Thank goodness. My prayers are with everyone over there.
Posted 1/12/2011 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Wow. I'm so glad they're safe, sgirl.
Posted 1/12/2011 12:06 PM (GMT 0)
Andorable, my thoughts 7 prayers are with you and all your family.
Posted 1/12/2011 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for everyone suffering in these floods. My sisters have decided to sit it out at their house for now they are in a high set house and underneath is underwater, they managed to get it all upstairs and are taking it in turns to sleep while someone keeps watch, personally I wish they would get out but they are completely surrounded by water and the police are continuously going by in boats and helicopters are hovering above the houses there constantly. They do have the option of staying at neighbours houses further up the road where so far they are safe so if they have to they will go there. Its just so frightening and we are in for a major clean up when the flood waters subside. But to add insult to it all there are 2 cyclones brewing and we are in the firing line for them as well so they say. One thing I will say though is that us Queenslanders are a tough breed, I am born and bred in Qld and also saw the floods in 1974 and this is on the same scale as that the only difference is the population has more than doubled since then so there are more people affected this time around. Keep them all in your prayers for no more deaths and stop the rain.
Posted 1/12/2011 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Boy this is so frightening! These floods are so horrible and those poor families. Adorable you are right, after the waters subside, then its on to seeing all the damage and all that entails.

Will continue to pray for Australia and Brisbane. Hugs to you all and please stay safe. Hugs!
Posted 1/12/2011 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Ivy - have you heard any news from Phoebe yet? The situation seems pretty darn scary, especially for people with chronic illnesses. I sure hope everyone could get stocked up on meds, and is in good health condition to deal with the stress of this situation, and all the work to fix everything in the after math.

(((Hugs))). I am glad to hear though that the police are there in boats and helicopters evacuating people. It makes me think that people are not out there completely on their own, especially the sick ones. Makes me hopeful that more deaths can be prevented.

PV
Posted 1/12/2011 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
I'm hoping all is well with our Healingwell family and everyone in general affected by this. I will be keeping everyone in my thoughts.
Posted 1/14/2011 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone heard from Phoebe yet? Ivy, I hope you're doing okay too, as you said that towns in the Victoria area were also sandbagging...even looks as if Melbourne suburbs are having issues...

www.businessinsider.com/suburbs-in-melbourne-begin-evacuation-as-floods-drown-brisbane-2011-1

www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/residents-braced-for-heavy-rain-high-winds-in-victoria/story-e6frg6nf-1225987432400

Take care...and I hope and pray that you all stay safe and if possible, dry...
Posted 1/14/2011 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, much of Eastern Aus is on flood alert (Queensland is sharing its humidity and rain with us), and then poor Western Australia has fires and maybe a cyclone coming too... it's weird.

But Queensland is still the worst.
Posted 1/14/2011 9:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone!!

I can't describe how moving it is to see all of these posts, I am only sorry I didn't come on earlier to assure everyone I am ok.

Honestly, you are all so wonderful for your concern! I feel like I have a thousand friends out there looking out for me...

I am safe, and dry, and consider myself to be one of the lucky ones. 70% of the state (and its a huge state!) has been declared a disaster zone. I work at the gallery of modern art, and we are located right on the river. On Tuesday morning (my second day back at work after christmas holidays), we went from whingeing about the never-ending rain, to freaking about the weather predictions. Toowoomba had been so badly hit and we knew the King Tide and the release of the brimming dams would bring trouble. I can see the brisbane river from my office window - we're only about 10 metres from the water. As the morning went on it rose and rose, each time we stood up it was higher - there were matresses, debris and even a cow floated past at one stage.

All of the government buildings in the city were evacuated around midday... the suburbs around us were being evacuated so I left work at 3:30, the bus I rode home had only 4 people on it (usually packed).

I am lucky to live on the southside (I live here because the rent is cheap!) - I was considering moving to west end a few months ago and boy I'm glad I didn't! The Art Gallery was flooded - in preparation they moved all of the art work from the lower levels to higher floors. I haven't been back to work since Tuesday - we will be closed to the public for a couple of weeks (which makes sense, in any case people are going to be too busy cleaning to want to go to a gallery) ... and I'm not sure when staff are returning, perhaps Monday.

Luckily my friends are all safe. My sister lives right next to the SouthBank fake beach - just metres from the water. Luckily she is in a 2nd floor apartment located above SouthBank restaraunts. Her building was evacuated but she and her partner decided to stay... they went to the council and picked up some sandbags, bought a generator and food, ice etc, candles... and are happy, and lucky, with the outcome. Still no power in their place but they're keeping their spirits high and are very well prepared. I hope to go and pull my sister out for a break from it all tomorrow.

thank you again, so so much for your love and concern... I'm only sorry I didn't get on earlier to put everyone's minds at rest. Phone lines and internet have all been dropping out constantly. Its very surreal and I've been really anxious for the last few days, the smallest thing upsets me and I don't know why... yesterday I was on empty and all the fuel bowsers were completely empty. Panic has really set in at the shops - even here away from the flood zone, water and bread have sold out. I am just so lucky to have escaped the devastation; its heartbreaking watching it on TV. Our Premier is doing such a fantastic job! She does describe it as a 'post-war' clean up effort, its going to be tough.

Andorable - please please let me know if there is anything I can do for your family. If they are in need of anything, cleaning etc - please let me know. You are in my thoughts.

Love to you all,

Phoebe

Post Edited (*Phoebe*) : 1/14/2011 3:01:01 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/14/2011 10:05 AM (GMT 0)
Phoebe phoebe phoebe! We've been so concerned for you!!!!!
Posted 1/14/2011 10:08 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry Ivy! I feel terrible you've all been so worried!!! Feel free to be mad :(
Posted 1/14/2011 10:12 AM (GMT 0)
It's so wonderful to hear that you are safe. I had a feeling that you might have been in one of the affected suburbs as, being in an early stage in your career, you may not have been earning enough to live in a swankier place with an expensive view (and therefore protected from flood waters).

Now then, my dear, you need to make sure you look after yourself now. The stress of Black Saturday landed me in hospital, even though I wasn't directly affected, and the same thing could happen to you if you're not careful.

Are you able to maintain a careful and safe and Crohn's friendly diet there, or do you have to take whatever's available? Do you have power back, and reliably? And is the water safe, and the toilet reconnected? No chance of you catching a nasty bug from the water or mozzies?

Please do think about turning off the tv and the radio and just listening to upbeat music instead, now that the crisis is over. It's not healthy for a Crohn's person to be in a state of continual stress and distress, and that's what the news is doing to *me* and I'm not even in Queensland. I'd recommend putting on some happy music, if you don't need to have the ABC on anymore, and just tuning out for a while.

I can't overemphasise how important this is. I remember the distress, and the crying for no apparent reason. It's not a good sign, Phoebe. You've been through a lot, and now you need to give yourself a lot of tlc.

The news isn't going to change, whether you're listening to it or not. If you can be safe with the radio and tv off, it's probably better for you to leave them off and just concentrate on rebuilding your spirits and your health.

I'm so glad you're ok.

Ivy.
Posted 1/14/2011 10:15 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry, that wasn't a mad post. That was a yay! you're online! quickly posted to keep you here while I wrote a longer reply.

Oh, I've been concerned for you. I'm glad you're safe, and that you didn't have to do any heavy lifting or cleaning. I remember you were unwell last time you were here (how are you?) and thought that a flood clean-up could very well tip you over the edge, healthwise.
Posted 1/14/2011 10:16 AM (GMT 0)
ps. And you're right. Anna Bligh for Australian of the Year, if you ask me.
Posted 1/14/2011 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
I’m doing really well; its amazing what 2 ½ weeks of rest and happiness can do for your health. Makes me realise how much stress does affect my body, even when I’m in clinical remission. A week into my holiday and I was eating (and everything else) as normal.

I had a blissful Christmas holiday at home, and since I’ve only been back 1.5 days at work I’m still feeling good. Last time I spoke with my specialist he discussed me going off the remicade this year at some stage. This would be to prolong my use of it – he said they would closely monitor with tests, bacterial samples etc – and if it looks like I’m heading back into some sort of flare they’ll put me straight back on the remi (no 12 week application required). So I have bitten the bullet (I know you’ll be proud) and started taking my 6MP nightly from the 10th January. I figure if I’m going to be off remi I might as well be on a maintenance drug. If I suffer any side effects I’ve promised myself I’ll go off it.

You’re right about the TV coverage; a lot of it is musical compilations of horrible scenes of destruction, designed to pull viewers in. While I realise this is great in terms of raising awareness and funds, it’s also very distressing to watch, constantly. So today I have only looked at the news once. God knows we’ll be hearing about it for the rest of the year and years to come... no idea how long my work will be affected, I’m just so lucky to have stayed safe from it all.

You’re right – if I were earning more I’d probably be living in the flood affected areas! We’re lucky to have a Premier who is so on the ball and unstopping in her fight for the state. She couldn’t be doing a better job.

How are you Ivy? Did you have a nice Christmas and new year?

Love

Post Edited (*Phoebe*) : 1/14/2011 5:19:47 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/14/2011 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear you made it through ok. Hope the sister is still hanging in there and if you hear from Andorable make sure she knows our thoughts are with all of Australia.
Posted 1/14/2011 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for your concern and kind words and thank you so much for your kind offer of help Phoebe that was very sweet of you and greatly appreciated. and I also am very pleased to hear your safe. But thankfully there are lots of hands to help, two of my sisters are still stuck in their home in Milton without power and can't get in or out without a boat but supplies are being brought in for them regularly from the SES and police are providing a strong presence in the area. We are not sure how long before they will have any power for as there is still too much danger to turn it on where they are. I also have some dear friends in the Milton area that have lost everything. Its so sad and the stress certainly doesnt help our bodies. Tomorrow will be exactly one month since my father passed away too and I also cry at the drop of a hat. I will be getting down to chip in and do what I can. Thanks again you are a great lot of people. Stay safe too Ivy! take care all
Doreen
Posted 1/14/2011 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
The devastation of the floods is astounding. I have family in Redcliffe and I'm so glad they're not in a danger area as they are getting on in age.

Phoebe, I'm so glad you're ok! I suppose this is the time when it pays to live in the South :P. My Aunt and Uncle lived in Woodridge and I think the only good thing about it is that it's not near a river! I second everything Ivy has said, take care of yourself and try to avoid any stress.

Ivy, I hope you're in a safe area too. These rains and floods are very scary. We just got back from a driving holiday last Monday. We went from Dubbo down to Wagga, through to the Barossa, back to Mildura, then up to Gundagai then Goulburn before heading home. We saw a lot of devastation from the December floods on our travels - there was even still a lot of water and road works were just coming to an end after repairing the damage done. And now it's starting all over again. If only the rain could move over to WA where they need it.

Andorable, I hope your Sisters remain safe. The Police and SES are doing a wonderful job, they are true Heroes. I am stunned at the reports of looters though! At a time like this, I'm glad to hear that they are sending some of our Police up there to help patrol (I'm in Sydney).

To any other fellow Aussies that may be caught in floods or fires, please stay safe.

Claudine :)

Posted 1/14/2011 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you all are safe!
Posted 1/14/2011 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you guys are safe too... It is really scary how there have been all of these floods. I hope that things don't continue to get worse. I will be donating money to the flood relief efforts. My company just sent out a memo today saying that they have donated $100,000 to help out in Australia. All of our employees there are (luckily) safe as well, but a couple of our locations have been shut down due to flooding. My father is due to go down there in 2 weeks.

It is great to see that the government and police are doing such a great job over there.
Posted 1/15/2011 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you're safe and doing well considering Phoebe! Thank you for updating us.

Andorable, please take care. You guys are all still in my prayers.
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