Sanibel Lighthouse, pre-Ian
photo from TripAdvisor.com
image from UPI.com
Hello, friends. I'm here with another update before taking a blogging break. As you all know, the devastation on Sanibel Island following Hurricane Ian is staggering. Our beloved lighthouse, easily the island's most recognizable landmark, gives you an idea of the current situation.
Initial photos from our home are shocking, but I still believe we have been relatively lucky. Our main living area on the second level sustained only minor damage as far as I can tell. The ground level, where the water line was 55", is completely destroyed. We lost an exterior wall of the garage and some interior walls are gone, too.
A remediation crew is on the scene. We'll begin the drive down soon.
I'll check in again when I can...
Oh, JoAnn. I'm just so heartsick for you and your husband. I'll check in with you, here and there. Sending you big hugs and love.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your house. Sending my prayers to you and to the people of Florida.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you have to deal with this JoAnn, it's heartbreaking I'm sure. Sending positive vibes that reconstruction goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. It really brings home the devastation people are suffering. I do hope the renovation goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, I've been thinking about you and am glad to read an update. I am so sorry that this storm affected your Florida living area so severely. Hoping that things will move along as you get more info and eventually as you are able to see what will come next. Take care and keeping you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteIt's heartbreaking to see that lighthouse after the storm and to hear about the damage inflicted on your home on the island. I am glad you were safely away from that terrible storm. While you are on break, know that all your friends here are thinking about you and are sending good wishes of love and care.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry, JoAnn. Stay safe - we're thinking about you and yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat. A. Nightmare! Will you be bale to try and live there while the restoration goes on? I am thnakful you and your family were not there when Ian hit.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you and your community are going through this. I hope restoration is as easy as possible (though it doesn't sound that way) and that you are able to salvage important personal items. A blogging break sounds like a good idea so that you can focus on what matters right now. We'll all be here when you are ready to return. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to learn that the storm hit you so bad. I know from experience how exhausting this experience is and how long it takes. Take it slowly and steadily - and you guys take care of yourselves while getting it done. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear JoAnn. I am so very sorry. Not being a news reader, I hadn't seen any photos. I'm shocked. I will be interested to hear what you have to say when you get down there. And I'm so thankful you were not there when it happened.
ReplyDeleteDear JoAnn that's heartbreaking. The lighthouse photos are telling indeed. Thinking of you from the otherside of the world xo
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much. The photos are heartbreaking, but I'm sure the shock of seeing the island in person will be worse. We'll get there sometime next week... hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad - what a heartbreaking picture. I hope all is well with you. We visited Sanibel Island 15 years ago and it was so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to read your update, but I can certainly understand you're taking a break. I can imagine how anxious you are to get down there and see for yourself, and begin the recovery. Sending good thoughts from our side of the Gulf.
ReplyDeleteOh how awful & devastating, so sorry JoAnn. Please check in when you can. I'll be thinking of you & Sanibel's recovery.
ReplyDeleteTake care, friend. Come back to us when you can. Blogs will still be here.
ReplyDeleteOhmygosh how horrible and awful. I'm so sorry. :-(
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best, JoAnn. Please take good care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, JoAnn. ♥
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Thoughts are with you all and hope you can recover soon. The devastation of Ian is a tragedy. My friends are Cape Coral and I saw what they had to go through. Hope you are well.
ReplyDeleteI was on a bit of a blogging break and just decided to check in. I'm so sorry to hear that your home had so much damage but I'm glad you weren't there. My in-laws have a Naples address but they're actually very far south of the city proper. They came through just fine, believe it or not. We were worried when they didn't evacuate but they say they will for the next storm. I hope you and your family are well and you're making some progress toward normalcy, whatever form that might take. ♥️
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