Original Author Contacts SBYNews

"Dear Non-Floridians"  that now has been shared/copied/pasted 500,000 times plus...

I wrote it after being offered flights out, amongst other avenues...to work on some TV, Radio projects. In fact 3 tickets were purchased and cancelled because I couldn't leave until I knew everyone I cared for was ok.

A few months ago, after moving out of our family home, I took up temporary residence in a retirement community and I saw Florida and its residence a bit differently...that is what inspired the letter.

Does it excite me a little that my letter got so much attention? Yes, it does. Mainly for awareness. We always think we can solve someone else's dilemmas better than they can.

We have perfect ways for how other people should do things. I just wanted to speak positively on why those of us who stayed, stayed.

Here's the original link, and thank you to all who shared.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10208561835758041&id=1673178327

I have a show on relationships, called The Relationchicks with my co-host and friend Lauri Loewenburg, and we also signed a deal and will be joining The Little Women Franchise currently on Lifetime Network.

By the abundant grace of our amazing God, I've been blessed.

He spoke to my heart many years ago and said I just want my people to understand my great love for them. We are all His people! The best way for us to show His love, is to love each other.

I pray all of you make it through IRMA victoriously and with no damage.

I hope you know The Good News of Jesus, and understand the grace that covers you.

Much love,

Melinda Ann