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As you may or may not know, our house went under in the flood on Wednesday. The last couple of days have been spent cleaning it all up. Today all the internal plaster (walls) have been taken down and it's basically just an empty shell. At least it's still structurally sound and it didn't hit the ceilings, it came a foot underneath the ceilings. Which is lucky considering, as if that happened our house would probably have to have been demolished.

I've got some pictures that I've found from a neighbour on Facebook if you want to see. They're of our house underwater which were taken from a boat. There's also a video which I got a mention in, and that truly shows some of the devastation in our street. Please watch it as I think it really sums up how we're all feeling right now. It's truly like hell on earth, I will never forget the smell. Josh is pretty traumatised by it all, which is the hardest thing, as well as not being able to enjoy our newborn daughter Lola.

This is the front of our house at the flood peak:



The house on the right is the view of our backyard at the peak:



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The community spirit has been amazing. We'll be out of our home for quite some time, just living with my Dad at this point. It will take at least a month for everything to dry out enough to even begin any type of repairs/rebuilding. Because of the scale of the disaster in our city, and the amount of rebuilding that will have to be done in Brisbane, it will most likely be 6 months to a year before we can go back.

I will post photos or something when I can face looking at them. Believe it or not, looking at our home underwater is easier for me as at least it still looks a bit like what I knew as our home not the wasteland it has become.

Thanks for thinking of us, and I'll keep you updated when I can.
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Old 01-16-2011, 08:46 AM
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lots of love and prayers continuing to come your way Zoe!!!
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Old 01-16-2011, 09:06 AM
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Oh, Zoe. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like seeing your home like that, and the upheaval your life is in. Lots of prayers coming your way
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Old 01-16-2011, 09:14 AM
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Old 01-16-2011, 09:49 AM
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How very tragic, I am so very very sorry, Zoe! It is amazing the power of people coming together after tragedies like this. I'm sending all my prayers your way!
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:24 AM
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Zoe my heart just aches for you and your family. I can't imagine how hard that is to deal with...you and your entire area will be in my prayers.
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:26 AM
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I know we're not supposed to use curse words on here, but "DAMN"! Thank goodness you & your family are safe, but it's horrible what you're having to deal with right now. I'm so very sorry!

It IS reassuring to see how people pull together when things like this happen, and I know you'll all take care of each other in the difficult days ahead. Meanwhile, hopefully it helps also to know that there are so many people thinking of you and praying on your behalf.
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:31 AM
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I can't even imagine . Lots of prayers for you, your family and your community.
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:44 AM
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My heart is with you and all of your neighbors Zoe! I cannot even imagine what you must be going through! Big hugs!
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:50 AM
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Zoe, my love and prayers are with you, your family, and neighborhood. I can't even begin to fathom what you all are going through.
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:51 AM
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Oh Zoe.... my heart goes out to you all. I can't imagine how you must feel. I travelled to New Orleans here in the US after KAtrina and few times since then and so I know the toughest part is how long and stressful rebuilding a whole area can be. We will be thinking of you all and praying that things are as close to "normal" as they can be considering the situation. HUGS!
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:56 AM
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hugs and prayers Zoe. I know what it is like to see your home in ruins. My heart aches deeply for you and your family. You are all in our prayers.
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:57 AM
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I will be keeping you, your family and all those devastated by the flooding in my thoughts and prayers Zoe! Thank God you are safe!
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Old 01-16-2011, 11:02 AM
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Old 01-16-2011, 11:05 AM
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Wow Zoe! Sending all my P & PT!

ETA: Just watched the video. I love it when a community comes together like that!
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A friend of mine lost everything when her home went under too. (she had to spend 12 hours waiting for rescue on her roof) I'm so sorry this happened, and I'll be praying for you and yours. I'm so happy though that the whole community is helping! Makes you realize just how tight the ties that bind people can be
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Oh, Zoe, I'm so sorry for you and your community!! I can't even imagine! Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and all the families affected!!!!
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So sorry that you are having to go through this and don't get to enjoy your precious time with your newborn. Your family and community are in my thoughts and prayers.
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OMGoodness Zoe! I am just shocked and horrified that you and your community are having to go through this! I just can't imagine how hard this must be for you and your family.

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Wow..... that is heart-wrenching. I can't even imagine having to deal with that. I am so sorry for you and your family. Positive thoughts and prayers sweetie.
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Oh my word, there just are no words for what you're all having to go through. I am truly so very sorry Zoe. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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