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.