ike update from dad #2

dad called this morning about 9am to say they made it through the night just fine. they had to wake up about 2:30am to fill up the generator. they didn't have to add too much gas this morning so he was feeling hopeful about the gas consumption. he also said that they had some thunderstorms roll through because of a cool front. he said the weather was cooler this morning and drier and that will make a big difference. my sister's family was able to go to a friend's house that already has power restored. still no word on my aunt's house in galveston. i saw a quick shot of st mary's church on the news. this church is a couple of blocks away from her house. the water appeared to be ankle deep at the street level. i have a feeling that maybe her house was spared from the water but we have no idea about any wind damage.