One of DP's own - Their account of Katrina

[yfs1]

I did a quick search and a scan but didn't see it anywhere. Even if it has been posted before, its worth another post.

This is DPs DazzlinDonna on her experience just North of New Orleans:

http://www.seo-scoop.com/direct_link.cfm?thepost=487

[jlawrence]

Interesting read. Nice to hear she's OK - as much as you can be without access to what we consider basic services.

[MELLA]

Interesting post. Even though I only read the first line, I am sure it was nail biting stuff.

But seriously, glad Donna's okay.

I think we should starve Bush for a few days to see how he likes it.

[smindsrt]

http://www.seo-scoop.com/direct_link.cfm?thepost=487

Hey guys... it appears that the hurricane has screwed up Donna's life a bit. She is a friend and I know a lot of people on this board know her.

Let's all pray that things get better for her and her family.

Originally Posted by seoscoop

I probably won't be able to work for quite some time, and I've had to spend nearly all my money to deal with this disaster. I have no idea how I will be able to provide for the family. It's not like I can just go out and get a job. The jobs disappeared with everything else. I assume my sites are still bringing in some money, but I don't know how much. I can't actively participate in the process. I guess I should get a post office box here in this town and try to get my mail forwarded to me. At least then, if there are any checks coming to me, I will be able to receive them. I don't know what will happen, when it will happen, or when I can expect my life to return to normal. At times, I feel guilty for being depressed, when so many people have it so much worse than I do. But, regardless of what others' experiences may be, mine is mine alone - and it has not been pleasant. I worry about my infirm, elderly inlaws. We generally have to take them 3-4 days a week to one or another doctor. Now, we are stuck out in the boondocks with no idea what to do about getting them the medical assistance they constantly require. I will start making phone calls to see what we can do to make sure they get the care they need, as well as making arrangements for our daughter to be able to safely have her baby. For now, we are safe. But how to deal with everything...that is something that still eludes me.

[SEbasic]

Yeah, yfs posted a link earlier today - I hope everything works out well for her...

What a horrible situation to find yourself in.

[devAngel]

God helps those who seek help....


hope she'll come around and i'll include her in my prayers

[yfs1]

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=27238

I would definately suggest reading her blog entries. They really were a great read as it shows a side you may not see on the news

[longcall911]

I'm confident that what DD needs most right now is access to cash over the next few days and weeks.

I see there is a donation button on http://www.seo-scoop.com/.

She has helped many of us a great deal, including me. I'm making a donation in appreciation of her time and ask all of her friends here to do so as well.

Let's see if we can take at least one worry off her shoulders for now.

/*tom*/

PS: You know she won't ask for help, but don't let that stop you!

[longcall911]

Dazzlindonna, one of the best Google SEOs and a frequent contributor to this board needs help. She and her family are victims of Hurricane Katrina. Read her blog: www.seo-scoop.com for the whole story.

Thankfully they escaped bodily harm, and are safe in temporary quarters. Donna is not one to ask for help as I’m sure her close friends would acknowledge. But money won’t hold out forever.

Donna has given a great deal of her time and expertise to helping many of us here at DP, including me. I see that she has a “if you like this site make a donation” button on her site. (www.seo-scoop.com)

I’ve made a contribution and ask the SEO community to do so as well.

We need to care for our own, especially for those who have given so much to the world of SEO.

/*tom*/

[digimania]

Good thing she is ok. At least I've read it from the people who are there themselves that the local leaders never failed to do the best they can.

[earlpearl]

Thanks for the thread and mention of how to make a contribution.

I'll move this information over to SEO chat where she has additional friends.

Dave

[Liminal]

Guys, let's donate what we can. Her family needs it greatly right about now

[earlpearl]

Keep bumping this up. If you are going to contribute for Katrina aid here is a good place to start. Donna has helped many SEO's over the years.

Dave

[dejaone]

I just made a donation on SEO-scoop. Hope to see Danna back to SEO community soon.

Kaptain http://forums.digitalpoint.com/member.php?u=1318 is another DP member who lives in New Orleans. I got an email from him a few days ago. So He and his family are safe.

[earlpearl]

YFS, Longcall:

Good work. A thread was also started at SEO Chat and SEO-Guy to try and help Donna.

a chatty variation on a bump.

[earlpearl]

Donna logged into SEO chat w/ a couple of quick updates. They are safe and removed from their home for the time being. She received a number of donations through SEO Scoop...enough to carry them over for a while.

Good work friends. Donna has helped many of us over the years. She will probably provide some periodic updates on SEO Scoop and at SEO Chat when she has the time.

Dave

[hulkster]

WOW - first person accounts are a great read and glad she is OK.

[Blogmaster]

http://forums.seochat.com/t50296/s.html <--here is more!

[Henny]

I could not find where to donate, I am assuming it is paypal, does any1 know her paypal email addy?

[IamNed]

Originally Posted by Henny

I could not find where to donate, I am assuming it is paypal, does any1 know her paypal email addy?

Why waste your money?