In All Seriousness...

Amazing how things change in life (or at least in mine) from one minute to the next...  As of last night I decided to postpone going to Los Angeles until Frances is over.  Chances are I will probably put my supercape on (the one nobody else sees but me), hop on my SuperSUV and drive back down to where I once lived to try to help my parents with the aftermath.  At 74 and 83 I think they've lived through enough to have to do so much cleanup work -- and since the meds I'm on still have me on ManicPanic mode, I'm all energy.  As a matter of fact I didn't sleep last night.  I just did laundry.

I did break down this morning because of Frances...  I am frightened for those I love so much and all I can do is just sit here and wait...  My parents chose *not* to leave and will probably not go to a shelter either.  I do believe now it is their choice, although I wish it had been different, but I understand their point/s. 

(going to take a bath to try to relax -- will be back in a bit unless I'm asleep and drowning)

Ok, I'm back and refreshed and feeling like talking about my parent's choice.  I've already heard others' opinions and when I hear their side I am respectful of their wishes.  My mom has said that my step-dad is in no condition to drive and as far as she goes, not only does she hate/fear driving but the traffic getting out of Florida was just too much.  The shelters available to the area are only 2.  She said that with so many people (2.5 million) evacuating and trying to find shelter there would be no room and even though I tried to argue she then said that my dad would in no way stay at a shelter...  he's just too feisty...

One more point she had was the return home.  She doesn't like the uncertainty of your home's survival and what to expect when arriving... plus all that traffic again...

I had to agree.  Even if I hadn't agreed I would have solely based on the fact that at their age they should do as they please. 

God knows I love them and I fear, but that's my problem.

I think now I'll sign off and cry for a while...