Sad Pictures :o(

[SarahH]

Yesterday we after we picked Brian up from the airport we went for a drive down to Galveston.... which was the worst hit place by Hurricane Ike in Sept last year..... I took some pics, some of the things to see were so sad... I was in tears

(some are a bit blurry as they were taken from the car)

A big hole in the side of one of the hotels

Hooters used to be here, but it was completely washed away

A motorhome which had been lifed up and landed like this

Someones home once stood here and now all they have is this "Don't Mess with Texas" flag

This was once a school bus

Again, someone elses home gone and all they have is a card with their address on it to come back and build again

When we were there, there were lots of people working on getting their homes back up and when you drive past they all smile and wave, even tho they lost everything.... makes you put things in perspective

 

[lea m]

Its so horrible isnt it!

 

[Jade&Evie]

It's nice to hear that people are in good spirits over it though- it must be awful to lose your home and possesions like that

 

[Meggiewoo]

Aw bless them

We don't realise how fortunate we are with our cold/wet country

Kim x x x x x

 

[Jade&Evie]

Despite the wreckage it actually looks like a gorgeous place!

Sarah I am soooo jealous. I need to find me an American! (I nearly said Yank and realised I'd probably be shot down in flames! )

 

[SarahH]

Despite the wreckage it actually looks like a gorgeous place!

Sarah I am soooo jealous. I need to find me an American! (I nearly said Yank and realised I'd probably be shot down in flames! )

hahahahaha!!! You would be as well.... Brian and his family are from the deep south!

 

[Geordie&Bairn]

the distruction is heartbraking i feel for those who have lot thier homes
But to hear thier making the best of things and staying positive

 

[mummykay]

jeez, that must be heartbreakin losin all ur possessions

same with hurricane katrina, mother natures 'orrible!!!

 

[1sttimemum]

its rather shocking as to how much devastation and wreckage is still visible. Such a shame. Im so glad they're managing to keep their spirits up/

 

[muppetmummy]

It must be awful to lose everything like that, all those sentimental items that can never be replaced