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. This is the first time the board has allowed me on, which is why you are just now hearing the news. 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 and especially for the afghan, which is now draped across the back of my favorite chair - which happens to be dark green, so the afghan positively glows against it. I keep refolding it, as each side is different, and each one nicer than the last.
Olwyn Mary (finally!!) in New Orleans.