Most of my family lives on the east and west coasts of Florida. Satellite Beach and Melbourne on the east coast and Sarasota on the West Coast. Because of the tremendous gridlock on roads and at airports since Wednesday, evacuating the state has not been a reasonable option, combined with the inability to really predict just where this huge, monster storm will go. Family has not been able to ascertain which coast to shelter on, or even if sheltering much further inland is the best plan.

I'm nervous and fearful for them as can be. They have all been in Florida for many, many years and this is not their first rodeo, but they are all clearly scared about this one. Please hold all Floridians in your thoughts, meditations, and prayers.

I'm always concerned for them when hurricanes hit Florida, but right now I am really anxious and scared for them. Maybe more than is warranted. I'm not usually a hand=wringer, but can't help myself at this particular time.