September 21, 2008
So many things come to mind. So much to tell. So many memories and
feelings. So much emotion. Prayers. Angst. Worry. Speculation.
Preparation to leave. Preparation to come back. More prayers and
finally, putting it all in God's hands. So much of the worry fueled
by irresponsible reporting by the press. So many hours away from
home, watching horror stories on TV, expecting the worst on return,
only to return to some lost siding, some downed fences, a pool full
of debris and great sadness for the total loss of the homes of
friends ... not to mention lost lives of folks we don't even know.
No one can regain the lost lives. Those are gone forever and,
hopefully, with God. The rest, we can rebuild ... and we will.
Then, the illegals in a pick-up pull up in front of our house, asking
if we want our lawn mowed. Funny thing. They didn't have a lawn
mower in the back of their truck, and they weren't looking at me.
They were looking past me into the open door of my house. I bought a
shot gun that day and a holster for my pistol. I'll wear it, now,
instead of tucking it away in my purse.
Closure and restoration and a great sense of relief came that night,
as I watched a very long parade of State Trooper vehicles with
flashing lights drive down Main Street in League City. What a
sight! What victory! What a warning to looters!
Good job, guys! You are my hero.
Shirley Hendrickson
League City
League City did a great job of Ike recovery. Our Mayor, City
Officials, and Police are to be commended. The press, on the other
hand, needs to chill a bit and stop hyping Ike. We are all under
great stress, as we deal with homes and lives that have been
disrupted. The press needs to back off, and let life go back to
normal. Thank you, Mayor Randall, for not adding to press's hysteria
by being a media hog, like other Mayors of nearby towns. They just
embarrassed themselves. You did us proud. You worked hard for our
city and pulled us through, while others were wasting time in front
of cameras. Good job.
