Sunday, January 9, 2011

The flood waters just keep on rising

Well we are stuck with no way out we live on the highest part of the river in Maryborough Queesnland we have our own little island and all roads around us cut off so as the flood waters are rising it has only 2 metres to go and it will break the banks on this side of the river.

My partner is staying at the local hospital as he has renal failure and in need of a kidney pancres transplant so they didn't want him to get any kind of infection with all the muddy water lying around. So it is just me his Mum and Dad and my little dogs Toyo and Tinkerbell.

Only a minimal amount of sewing has been done im working on an applique crib quilt and everything else has been packed up and has been moved to a higher place.

We are expecting more heavy rain and if so were told we will have to be evacuated no one likes to leave there home ;(







Keep me in your thoughts.
Adele xx
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    HI Adele
    I am in Brisbane, north side and while we have a lot f rain no flooding for us, I feel so sorry for everyone and cross my fingers everyone will be ok.

    Take care
    Christine

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  2. Little Welsh Quilts and other traditionsJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    How absolutely dreadful for you. We have been seeing pictures on TV here in the UK but when you know who is suffering it makes more of an impact. Will be thinking of you and hoping that you will all survive this ordeal.

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  3. Hettie Pringle /StitchingmattersJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Adele
    Even in South Africa we are aware of your floods and thinking of you. Praying with even more rain that you wouldn't have to evacuate.

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  4. MarionJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Here in the US we see daily footage of the unimaginably large area under water in Queensland. Flooding, it seems to me, is the worst kind of disaster. I hope the rains will cease soon and that you won't have to evacuate. Our hearts go out to all of you.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Houston floods quite a bit, but nothing quite as devasting as what is happening there. We will pray that it stops raining and the floods recede! Take care of yourself and family!

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  6. MiriamJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Stay safe, Adele.

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  7. Julie FukudaJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Having the whole world know what you are going through does not do anything to ease the situation. Yes, it is making news in Japan as well. I pray for a safe outcome for you and your family.

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  8. NancyJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I will pray for the safety of you and your family.

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  9. FrançoiseJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I don't know what to say. I wish you have the courage to hold on.

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  10. Donna in SW PAJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    You are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  11. LizaJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    How awful, Adele. I hope relief from the rains comes soon. Please keep us posted.

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  12. SallyJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Thank you for sharing your photos with us. I hope you will not have to leave your home because, as you said, that would be very hard. Of course your health and safety are the most important considerations so you will do what you have to do. Please continue to let us know how you are doing. We are thinking of you and wishing that all goes well and that the flooding stops soon. Take care, Adele....

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  13. Donna~~January 9, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Goodness! Please stay safe. Hope you can keep your lovely blocks (and fabrics) dry.

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  14. Nedra WeaverJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I do hope that you will remaine safe and dry. My prayers will be directed at all of you affected by this devastation and that the rains cease.

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  15. Piecefully PamJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Prayers, Adele. To you, yours and the whole community. You have brought this much closer for many of us. We can empathize, share your burden and offer up our prayers for everyone's safety and peace.

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  16. CheriJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    So many thoughts and prayers to you and your family Adele, and I will absolutely add mine, take care.
    Cheri

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  17. JokeJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    OMG Adele, that must be awful! I hope you sand your family stay safe, take care.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Adele, you are all in my prayers

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  19. Ann ChampionJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    The flooding is just awful Adele! I'm so sorry you/your family are having to deal with this.
    I hope they're wrong about any more rain coming and the water starts to recede. Have a kit packed up, just in case though?
    Wishing you sunshine and happier days! :)

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  20. lizJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I am sure that everyone who reads of your predicament feels overwhelmed by what you are facing. There is nothing we can do but our thoughts are with you, hoping for the best possible outcome. All the best to you, your family and your community.

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  21. EileenJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Be safe, Adele. Plus I hope your' partner gets his transplant.

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  22. MaryJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Stay safe

    Mary

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  23. MinkaJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    So sorry to hear this. I hope the water recedes soon. Stay safe. Keep us updated.

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  24. SarahJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Hi Adele, I will be thinking of you. I'm from Brisbane, but currently in Wagga. We'll be trying to get back to Bris by road this weekend, if we can. Prayers to your husband.

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  25. Maggie AJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Hi Adele

    Just down the road from you (Hervey Bay). Was just thinking today how lucky we are as no floods here that I know about. Really feel for everyone going thru this. Stay safe and hope you don't have to leave your home.

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  26. InekeJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    We visited Queensland three times in the dry and cannot imagine your area flooded. We hope you and your family stay safe and your husband gets his transplant and all things turn for the better.
    Greetings from Holland

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  27. chriseeJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    My thoughts are with you and your community Adele. 12 months ago we lost our house to a bushfire, but watching the floods - on the TV as is the rest of the world - our hearts go out to you.....yes, a fire is devastatingly quick but these floods are so insidious and heart breaking!

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  28. LoreneJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Adele,
    I have no words to express my feelings about your dreadful situtation. Keep strong.

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  29. wendywoo63January 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Thinking of you Adele,keep safe not far from you in Cooloola. We are cut off too, wet,but luckily safe. Hope you can stay put but if not good luck in the move , Wendy

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  30. Teresa RawsonJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Oh, I've been thinking about you and all your neighbors in your part of the world. I pray waters recede soon so that everyone can dry out. Mother Nature is a fickle, fickle femme fatale sometimes. I hope you and your loved ones remain safe.

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  31. SewDownunderJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Hi, I am in NSW. Thinking of you, it's terrible !

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