OMG It's Alive!!!!! YAY!!! You have no idea how much everyone here has missed you! We were all so worried where you were. You left with no notice and Mister Barney "forgot" to come visit us! How dare him! I hope you got him good! We tried everything in our power to find out. We ever had some moron come on and tell us you were in a horrible car accident and that you and Banrey had just got out of the hospital. I also want you to know that everyone at TP was worried as well. I had posted over there to find out if anyone there had any info on you.

BTW DON'T LEAVE US AGAIN WITH OUT NOTICE!

It's good to have you back and good luck catching up!

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ANSY'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you all for the warm welcome back.  I didn't think you all would be here 'waiting' on me last night so I apologize to anyone who did and I didn't come on.  We need to plan a chat night so we can all catch up.

It is so nice to be back in the realms of normalcy, and the sight of my own bed beckons me earlier and earlier each night.  Mentally, I am drained...completely worn out.  I feel like I've visited a 3rd world country for the past few months.  Just the sights, and the smell.....you would never believe it was actually the US.......the super power of the world.....completely taken down by mother nature.  Dead bodies are still being found each week down there.  Families are still dis-placed and have no idea where their kids are.  Kids are still in shelters/homes and have no idea where their parents are......or even if they are alive.  This is all months after the hurricane.  We don't hear it on the news much anymore because 'new' news has taken its place, but in many places its still as if the hurricane just hit.

I was not prepared for what I walked into.  Talking a child through the death of their parent is one thing, but you can't do that when you don't even know if the parent is dead or alive.  Some of those children have been in limbo for months and it appears they will remain that way for quite some time.  It is by far the most heart breaking thing I've seen in my life.  Some images, I'd rather just forget.  There were so many times I found myself questioning my career choice and there were days I'm sure I could have used a little therapy myself.

The people who volunteered and people who donated money from across the country......you have no idea how much it helps.  Even a $5.00 donation......it can feed a family of four for a day.

There is so much Governmental red tape down there its sad.  People have been sleeping in their cars and tents for a month and there is a new motor home sitting not 20 feet away but they can't sleep in it until the Government says so.  On top of this, you have fraud.......SO MUCH fraud.....greedy people taking from the needy.  It's  sickening and makes you want to give up....but you know you can't.  Those people are dependant on each and every one of us, whether it be donations of food, money, time, etc.

I was limited, almost scripted on what I could do and say.  That part of our country almost seems like it isn't a 'free world' anymore.  Many times I sat around and did nothing......because I couldn't - not by my choice...but by the governments.

There are several things I have to tell and say.....such heart breaking stories.....and I will get to them as time allows here.  It's probably gonna be another week or so before I get back on here full time.  I'm so thankful for my home, my life, my family......I just want to enjoy it for a little bit.  On my poorest day of living, I was richer than a hundred families combined down there.  My outlook on life has dramatically changed.

All of our animals are doing great.  The mama goat that we bought bred....did not give birth in December as she was supposed to.  We don't know if she aborted early on or if she never bred.  We are going to pick up 4 more fainters next weekend.  Ivan is still the best, dumbest dog in the world...lol.

I have no idea who it is/was who wanted to see us dead........rather mean of them, but I'm not gonna sweat it.  It's kind of funny in some ways...lol.

Anyway, I'm gonna crawl back into bed for a bit.  If you all can work up a night/time when you wanna chat then I'll be happy to join in.  Anytime before 10PM is good for me.

I am dumb-founded at what all you all went through here to try to find us.  It's nice to know that one has friends - even if only internet friends - who care that much.  I've been teasing Barney about coming on here....lol.,....cuz he might get banned if he does...lol.  That was actually pretty smart...who ever thought of that.  I see a few new names here as well.....so hello to anyone I don't yet know.

Thank you all - mods and members - for keeping this place going.  I hope to have everything back to normal on the site within a few weeks.

The people who won stuff in the Big Brother game, their stuff was never sent out before I left......I can't remember who all it was.....I know Rebel24 and Sandysmommie won some stuff.......I think sandysmommie won the game.......but there were some others too.  I still want to send you your stuff.  That has bothered me ever since I left.  We'll figure something out on getting addresses and stuff .....so I can send it to you.

Have a great day everyone!! 

Welcome back!  So happy you are back safe & sound.  You certainly have earned some well-needed, I'm sure, down time and a chance to recover from all that you witnessed.  You are truly a wonderful person to invest so much of yourself to those who so needed your help!  Barney ain't so bad himself for sharing you with all those in NO affected by the disaster.

Again, welcome back!

Welcome back...  I am glad you are back here safe...  You did a wonderful thing down there thats for sure...  You get all the rest you need we will be here waiting for you...  As long as  we know you guys are all safe thats all that matters to us...