As promised -- here's' the info Olwyn Mary asked me to post for her.......
At last!! When we were going to the house on Friday we noticed that the local A & P supermarket was open although not yet fully stocked. That evening, the city declared the tap water is safe, so on Saturday we moved in. Sunday morning we went to church (first service since Katrina) and spent the rest of the day unpacking and tidying up. Well, let me clarify. Five minutes straightening, then a half hour rest, etc.. Fortunately, I had the foresight to call the local maid service a week ago to reserve someone, and she came yesterday for four hours to sweep, dust, vacuum and mop right through, so the house is now liveable.
The board will not allow me on, for some strange reason, which is why you are just now hearing the news thanks to Tia Mary. Today I saw my dentist, tomorrow we see dh's eye doctor, then on Friday my pulmonologist, then we shall see after that.
Thanks for all the prayers, good thoughts, cyber hugs etc.
Olwyn Mary (finally!!) in New Orleans.