Ar 70 I'm guessing you have faced some challenges before. You sound like a surivior to me. I don't think we are ever handed more than we can endure. My heart and prayers go out to you. Keep doing what your doing there will be good times again.

I was part of a group from New Hampshire that did some work on Shirley's house. She is an incredible lady. I want her to know that we still remember her and the folks in Gulfport/Bay St. Louis in our prayers. I pray that the hope of Jesus Christ carries them from day to day.

i can see progress has been made...you'll be back in your home soon we all hope...Godspeed

I'd like to help Shirley and Buffy with Buffy's bill. How can I get in touch with Shirley, please?
It's MOnday, 3 Apr 06, 7:30AM MDT

Please post or email me what vet Corr is using for Buffy's care so I can send money to help with the balance due.

I would also like to make a donation toward the vet bill for Buffy. Please E-mail me information regarding the vet. Thanks

Shirley, don't you forget how good the Lord is, just look at the two people who want to help you with your dog's vet bill. Thanks to both CO and FL for having a heart. And remember, give and you shall receive. Shirley you and Buffy take care and keep the faith!

I too would like to help with Buffy's vet bill. Please e-mail me the veterinarian's information.
Thanks!!!

You are a survivor of the kind of situation most Americans never have to face.
However, I believe God puts us in situations so we can show our love and faith in Him. When you are feeling down count your blessings. It is not my intention to preach but this is what has gotten me through the worst times of my life(my husband was murdered when I was 34). There is always light at the end of every rainbow and yours is coming. When that first blade of grass comes up or a flower appears from nowhere in your heart and mind KNOW that this is God showing you the promise of tomorrow and the wonderful joys that are coming your way!
I live far away from my family and sometimes I just ache to hold them or talk with them. I pray this does not sound cold but you don't have to look far to see someone far worse off than you!
Material things came be replaced but truly the memories of your home will always be within you. I am not trying to miminize your lost but I see situations as opportunities to show all my love for Jesus. Just think of the new people you will and have already meet. You are in my prayers, as well as all of the Katrina victims. Please let me know how I can send you some money to help with Buffy and if you can correspond with me I can not tell you I know how you feel but I can let you know what God has done for me. We just have to pass it along!
Love in Christ
Laurie James
Orlando, Florida

My prayers are with you. I have a beloved dog also and know what it is like when they need surgery. Please email me Buffy's vet's name/address and I would be honored to help some with her bill.

While I can't imagine losing my home, I have had to put 2 of my best friends to sleep last summer. I, too, would like to help, even if just a little bit, with the vet bill. Please email me as well with the vet's name/address. Many blessings and hope that the future is brighter for you and Buffy.

I have been touched by so many of these posts, but these past few responses have brought tears to my eyes. The people in S. Mississipi have endured more than any of us can ever imagine. But they are shining examples of human courage and strength. I believe that God gives us this strength when we don't think we can go any further.

My husband was in Bay St. Louis in December and helped cook meals to serve to many families. There hasn't been a day since his return that he hasn't talked about the people and planning his return. He will be back in BSL next week, and this time he is bringing our son-in-law with him. His heart is truly touched by the people he served. Hold on...we won't forget about you!!!

P.S. I would also like the name and address of the vet to help out with the bill.

I found Shirley and she says to say thank you sooo much, it is so heartwarming to know that others care so much for someone they don't even know. Her Vet is Louisiana Vet Referral - 2611 Florida ST, Mandeville, LA 70448 and Dr. Charles West in Bay Saint Louis, 2016 Veningo Lane, BSL, MS 39520.
She says to let you know that her sweet doggie is in her lap now as I read your emails to her. You can send her a card if you wish.....108 N Street, Waveland, MS 39576
It just takes a minute to make someone's day. My inlaws are in Slidell so we share Shirley's anguish.

Lea Hammons, Grenada MS

Mike, meant to tell you that Shirley remembered you and was so thankful to 'hear' from you.
Lea Hammons

HANG IN THERE SHIRLEY!
Please send me Buffy's vet's name and contact info so I can send something towards that bill.

I too would like to help Ms. Corr and Buffy, please forward me an e-mail or address.

Hey, how about my bill....I think my dog has given me the mange.....i'm kinda itchy

My service dog (11 times Buffy's size who sends Buffy a big nose rub) and I want to help with Buffy's bill as well. Thank you, Lea for posting the vet's address.

So many forget that one's 4-footed companions provided so much love to their humans and are integral part of one's life.

Great to see so many offering help. This lady did NOT need the heartbreak of losing her cherished companion after everything else.

Anyone have the vet's phone number if one wants to call the vet with a credit card? The mail down there is a bit iffy.

Andy, keep itching, it's your fate, for scoffing at the best part of human nature, the desire to help someone in need.

Hang in there things will get better. I think its wonderful people care and are willing to help Ms. Corr, I to will send money for the vet bill. God bless.

Andy, do you have any sense of emotion? You should be ashamed of yourself! You should find something else to do with your time. Read a book!!

Miss Shirley, So great to see you last week and even better to see MSNBC still remembers we're here. I'll be back whenever the government decides what rules will apply to rebuilding. Miss Pat from Roberts St.

I would also like to send a donation to Shirley. My heart goes out to her and all that she has endured this past year. God Bless Her and her family and that precious Buffy.

any who hasn't figgered my sense of humor out.....hasn't read these blogs very much....scratch...scratch....maybe some Happy Jack will help!!....hope i don't have ta be DIPPED

Good luck Shirley! God Bless You. I would also like the address and name of the vet to help with that bill.

We all think we have something bad in our lives, then we see someone with it worse and know that if they can make it so can I. Shirly, I have a 9 year old daughter with exteme allergies. She has lots of medical problems. She has a dog just like Buffy. We can't imagine losing everything. We will put you in our prayers.Gods love to you. Look for the fun in everything and He will be with you always. I wish I had money to send but all of my money goes for gas to get to the doctors and the medicine that goes with it.God loves us all. We just have to give Him our worries and enjoy what we do have.

I to would like to help with Buffy's vet bill.I have 2 Chihuahuas and love em to death.My heart and prayers goes out to Shirley and Buffy both.God Bless you both.Deb

Buffy has the best of care. Dr. West and the people that work at the clinic in Mandeville at wonderful. Dr. West saved many pets and he and his partner have hearts of gold. The clinic in Mandeville has a staff that will cry with you as they did when they could not save our precious Dustin. Our two dogs and two cats have been a great support to us since our house burned and then the following year this storm did us in again. Miss Shirley, everything will be OK for you and Buffy. You are right - we will get through this.

Everyone...

While poor Andy is guilty of bad timing, I think he meant well (or at least I hope he did.) Yes, this is a VERY sad story and my heart goes out to Shirley, but I think Andy's theory might be somewhat right--in that we should find something about every situation to make us smile. If we take everything personally and let any and everything upset us, our lives would be so much shorter. I'm sure some of you don't wake up and say good morning to everyone, and to you it's no big harm. But in my family, that is one of the biggest insults a person can receive! Someone may make light of that, but it's not funny where i'm from.

In saying this, I think he was just trying to make us smile/laugh (in which it did for me) and there were no ill intentions.

Again, Andy, your timing was not exactly the best, however, I think if your sentence structure were better, you would not have offended as many as you did.

Shirley and others, please try to find a bit of sunshine in this "rain." Remember, God does not give us more than we can bear. :)

Ahvon, Thank you for sharing with "everyone" the whole picture. I did enjoy the sentence structure remark. You do realize how patronizing you sound but I hope it was well meant and yes, there is sunshine brought by all who freely gave of themselves.

Shirley you have done a wonderful job by holding on strong. Keep up the good work. At the age of 70, you have come a long way. I give you a thumbs up.
Keep God on your side and you need not worry. As long has you have Him in your heart, you have nothing to worry about.
When there's a will, there is a way.

Was it the sentence structure or the punctuation and capitalization? Who cares? It was funny, not mean-spirited. Andy, thanks for making us laugh.
And for Mrs. Shirley, you remind me of my aunt Ollie, whom I dearly love. Her chihuahua is her baby and she takes her everywhere. Well, maybe not to church. My aunt is very independent, as you are, and I admire her so much. I admire you, too. God bless you and your children, as well as Buffy.

thanks, Jane but Andy seems to be the "dog" of these comments.....dangitt

hey, a pharmasist said to apply a cream to myself....he didn't recomend Happy Jack...and it will go away....i still love my dog!...as does Mrs. Shirley....hope ya'll are getting better!....my dog had to have shots though