We are on stand-by mode right now. As of [Tuesday] evening, any efforts to move people from Texas to other states are on hold.

One of the things I like to imply is that they can change, and they can start right here. They don't have to wait to get out to change.

We estimate that close to a million people lost their water over the course of the evening [Thursday].

People have very good intentions. But this will be going on for months. It is very heart-wrenching and these people will be needing help for a long time.

How pleasant it is to spend an evening in this way! I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.

We are on a really tight budget right now, so anything people can do would help. Whether they would like to adopt an animal, or if they are an animal lover who just can't have a pet, they can make a financial donation. Anything would be greatly appreciated.