Thank you so much for sharing these pictures with us. I can not imagine what it would have been like. These are very devastating and heart wrenching pictures. Makes one feel so badly for these people. shygal

Great post, thanks. That statue is just awesome. It was good to have perspective of how big it is. Looking at it in relationship to the waves it looks nice, but small. Then the next picture shows how really large it is. Mind boggling.

As I looked at these pictures, they reminded me on how lucky some people are. As I watched CNN as this hurricane become closer, my Heart was aching. I was glued to the Television, praying for safety for all those that decided to stay. And prayed for all those that left. Moving, and Captivating the way Mother Nature swings her wrath. May each of you stay safe.

Thanks Vicki Those are some moving pictures! Shadyoak Mel~

Hey Y'all! An ES friend of mine from the Houston area sent me this link of pictures from Ike's aftermath! WOW!!!! Thank God more people did not lose their lives with the property devastation. http://www.tpicks.com/pictures%20people%20have%20sent%20me.html