Good friends of ours have a beautiful home on the water in Galveston. They are, of course, on higher ground. He emailed my dad and I earlier saying that he will be very surprised if the house is still there when he gets back. What's important is that he and his wife are safe.

I heard CNN ask those who are staying in Galveston to write their SS number on their arm with a permanent marker. That's when you know it's bad.


"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."