~I Might Have Underestimated This Hurricane~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
Valdosta, Georgia
October 6, 2016 6:18am CST
When I first heard about it I was like yeah yeah whatever but now...well I saw the news coverage last night and we are in the zone to be hit by the hurricane. Many areas around us are being evacuated already.
I was wrong I think. We might be in trouble because we're on the East side not the West of Florida. We're not far from Georgia either and their going to get hit hard too.
Well we will be praying for our safety and everyone else's too. If we're told to leave we will find somewhere to go...
If we're evacuated or anything I will let everyone here know... Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers. =)
The picture is my youngest daughter
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Oct 16
It can be a traumatic experience for the kids, so no matter what you do, keep a positive spirit for their sake! During the 2004 hurricanes, both of my kids were little, and getting battered by three hurricanes in a row were terrifying to them. We played a lot of board games, and did lots of fun things (with no electricity of course) around the house to keep them occupied and their minds off the storms. We built forts using blankets and chairs, we played hide and seek in the dark, etc. It really helped me keep my stress levels down as well!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@moffittjc Good point! My oldest son who's 8 is already kind of freaking out so I will make sure to make this as fun as possible for my little ones.
He said he's going in the closet for 3 days and not coming out. Lol. He's always been afraid of storms. =(
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Oct 16
@LovingMyBabies It can be scary, for sure! You can also use this as a great opportunity to educate your kids about hurricanes and tropical systems. My kids were fascinated with the fact that the winds would start coming from one direction, and then after the eye passed the winds would then come from the opposite direction. They also were completely mesmerized by the fact that it is beautiful and peaceful in the eye of the storm. During hurricanes Jean and Frances in 2004, we actually went outside during the eyes of both of those storms and took pictures of beautiful rainbows and clear blue skies!
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
6 Oct 16
A very good advice @moffittjc Jennifer does have young kids. Not that old! It might come in handy to keep them from freaking out.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct 16
Be safe but don't show your children how afraid you are. Turn it into some kind of adventure and game! We will indeed be thinking of you all.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@garymarsh6 Yeah I'm going to try my best to keep their mind off things.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@vandana7 Thank you for the prayers! =) 
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@topffer Thank you very much, I will. =)
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
6 Oct 16
You don't have to wait to leave. Leave now, while there aren't long lines at the gas pumps and traffic snarls on I-10.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@Fourwalls We don't have a running vehicle. If we have to leave we will figure out how to leave but right now we're kind of stuck.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@judyev Thank you I hope so too. =) Yeah I'm just praying for the best.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
6 Oct 16
Our thoughts and our prayer are with you and your family Jennifer
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@louievill Thank you very much. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@juliaacv Thank you. What water we could get because my husband got off work late last night he got. And we do have canned foods, batteries and flashlights just in case.
Thank you for the prayers. =)
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
6 Oct 16
@LovingMyBabies You can put tap water into containers and use that too. Don't forget to get some matches.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
6 Oct 16
I'm very concerned about all of you in that zone. I hope you arrange to get out with a neighbor or something, this is very worrisome. Has the news broadcast about any resources for people in your situation? Sometimes there are lines to call about getting rides out. I'm nervous and I'm not even there!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@Cinnamongrl We will get out if we're told to. We will figure something out. There were buses taking people out but that's nowhere near us.
We have a friend that can give us a ride though if we need it.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
6 Oct 16
@LovingMyBabies scares the hell out of me. I'm glad your friend will help you
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Oct 16
Don't wait, get out now @LovingMyBabies .
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@nanette64 We don't have a vehicle or money to get out unfortunately. We will be ok. =)
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
7 Oct 16
@LovingMyBabies I hope so. I'll be thinking about you and the family.
@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
6 Oct 16
You and kids are already in my thoughts! Lots of prayers and hugs!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@daljinder Thank you so much! =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@Ronrybs Yeah we will most likely lose power. =(
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
6 Oct 16
Praying that everyone of you is safe, Ms. Jennifer. The hurricane approaching your place reminds us of the devastation brought by Typhoon Yolanda which claimed almost 10,000 lives. However, the former president ordered a stop to the head count at 6,000 to avoid embarrassment to his administration for not doing much to save lives.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@sunrisefan Thank you for the prayers. =) It is not looking good for us but hopefully we will be okay.
That's a lot of loss! =(
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
7 Oct 16
I think you better take those kiddos and go!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Oct 16
@snowy22315 We really have nowhere to go. Don't have money and shelters are full.
@quantum2020 (12054)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
6 Oct 16
I hope the hurricane does not hit your area. Just in case, try to be in contact with your city.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
@quantum2020 Thanks, it's looking like it will hit us. We will be careful.
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@STOUTjodee (3670)
• United States
6 Oct 16
OMG, praying for your safety!! Hugs and kisses to you all!!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Oct 16
@STOUTjodee Thank you for the prayers, hugs and kisses! =)
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@LeaPea2417 (40020)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Oct 16
I am really praying for you and your family.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Oct 16
@Leapea2417 Thank you for the prayers! =)
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@teenspirit (1596)
• Israel
6 Oct 16
you always share here such a pretty picture of your family...your children looks grate omg!!!
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