Chicago and the N. suburbs have been in a whirlwind turmoil these last
few days. Still many street stop lights out, and thousands without
electricity. Roofers will be rolling in dough for a long time to come.
Flooding in many basements. Major expressways and streets had to be
closed off. People are working round the clock to get the trees and
large limbs off the street and to get the electric up for thousands.

My nephew fell in the muck trying to clear away huge tree limbs that
fell against the house and fractured his ankle. Needs a pin. He just
started a new job and has two babies. I am worried sick about him.

In all the heat, ferrets living in no air conditioning have probably
died. I have taken in one to care for until the owners have electricity
and can put the little tyke in their basement again. Her name is Ralf.
She is adorable.

Mold had already infested one wall of their basement. Mold stories
abound. Generators and lanterns, water and flashlights and batteries
sold out within the day. Lots of tension in the stores only half up
with no air conditioning and areas of complete darkness. Everything
has to be manually typed in...every article...at check out.

I thank God for my new Martins cage. I had it made exactly like the
cages at Zoos sanctuary. Unbelievable...a high...I am drugged with
delight. You cannot imagine what I mean until you have one of these
made just as the sanctuary cages are. I feel no guilt putting the baby
on the top floor of this roomy cage, and 4 others on the bottom two
floors. I am in love with this cage. I added everything Zoo added to
hers to make it the best cage I could ever imagine for ferrets.

If you can help out a neighbor or friend in times like these...please
do so. It feels good inside and out to be there for others, as you all
know. I am leaving now to help my nephew. The drive is going to be
horrendous.

My phone lines were down and just got back up last night from a week
ago. Electric just went back on at the office. I will have to catch up
on mail as i can. Best wishes to you all. Stay safe.

Lisette

[Posted in FML 5712]