"At least 50 dead in Biloxi, Gulfport; New Orleans avoids brunt; More fatalities possible as extensive flooding subsides; damage estimates in billions; Weakened storm heads north."
Nikki called me last night in tears. In the 7 years I've know her, I've never seen her cry. Her parents are okay, but their house was destroyed. Nikki's younger sister was the only one able to get through to them last night. The roof was blown off and her mom said that "everything was floating." Her mom is taking it pretty hard and her brother in Utah is planning to drive down later this week to help out with the clean up. They may need temporary housing until repairs or a rebuild can be done. This was the only home Nikki has ever known. She came over last night and we just talked for a few hours and though she's very happy that her parents are okay, it was a shock to find out about the house and everything her parents will have to go through now. They still haven't heard from her brother and sister-in-law that live there, but they were in lockdown at the hospital and are probably safe there. Nikki is afraid that the fatalities may include an elderly couple who her mom takes care of who weren't mobile enough to be able to evacuate. Another friend in the ward's house was completely leveled.
Keep the Dickens family in your prayers, Nikki will need our support!
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