My Dad Is Alive!!

After a week and a half of agonizing and depressing silence, I have FINALLY heard word that my dad is alive and well! Last weekend I had made a thread about how I had heard that his neighborhood was completely flooded and that I feared the worst. Well a cousin of mine who lives on another part of the island was finally able to reach his neighborhood and get to his house. The truly amazing part of all of this, however, is that his house is totally fine. Some minor damage as you would expect from such heavy winds, but it isn't even flooded! Most of the rest of his neighborhood was completely trashed and flooded, I guess he is at the highest part of the town, protected from floodwaters.

I would like to thank each and every one of you that participated in my last thread, giving me kind words and keeping him in your thoughts and prayers. You presented ideas for ways that I could possibly get into contact with him, and shared your own stories and worries about your own loved ones on the island. I truly hope that you have heard from them and they are okay.

That thread reminded me that even though ATS may seem as politicized and divided as ever, this place is home to an unbelievably diverse and caring population, that is able to set aside their differing opinions to come together and rally around someone who was at one of the lowest points in his life. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You are awesome and I love you all.


Here is a picture of him that my cousin was able to get to me!

a reply to: ZombieZygote

You did say he was stubborn. Turns out thats a good skill for survival, too.

a reply to: ZombieZygote


Great to hear! I had my fingers crossed for you!

originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: ZombieZygote

You did say he was stubborn. Turns out thats a good skill for survival, too.

Incredibly stubborn. Seems to have worked out fine for him this time at least!

originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: ZombieZygote


Great to hear! I had my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you kindly!

a reply to: ZombieZygote

I'm happy for you!

Some wonderful news!

Was it luck or wisdom that he chose that location for his home?

So glad to hear this good news!!

a reply to: rickymouse

yay!!!!! happy dance, happy dance...... I am really glad for you that your dad is ok!!!

a reply to: ZombieZygote

So glad to hear this. Hoping he and the village have food and water.

originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: ZombieZygote

You did say he was stubborn. Turns out thats a good skill for survival, too.

"Old age is nothing to be feared , but something to be achieved" Was it Clemens ?
Being immensely stubborn assists in that goal
From an old man who is still 20

Great to hear. Happy for you both!

-Regards. Wishing for more relatives being united and safe.

a reply to: ZombieZygote
Great news in the time of devastation .
Thanks for coming back and letting us know. We can rest a bit easier now .
Homes can be rebuilt .

Best news all day. I am happy for you ZZ.

a reply to: ZombieZygote

That's excellent news! Glad to hear your dad's okay and his house escaped major damage.

a reply to: ZombieZygote

Im really glad to hear that!

Such good news. Glad to hear it!!

Celebrate!

God bless, he looks no less for wear. People from PR are tough as nails, grew up with them in the Bronx! Go pops!!

a reply to: ZombieZygote I did not read your last thread. But I always love a good heart warming story. I am truly happy that you made contact and that your family is ok! BTW your dad is a bad ass

a reply to: ZombieZygote

I am glad to hear he's alive and well!
Stubborn can be a good thing.



ETA
for those who missed it....ZZ's earlier thread
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