by Annie Tornabene
Well, it looks like we made it! We have survived and will revive. You haven't heard from me because we lost power during Hurricane Ike at 3:15 am on Saturday morning. They tell me that we will probably be without power for a month. We are on water well but it requires electricity so we lost water too. So much for living out in the country, sort of. Yes I live on the water. The water rose 13 feet but didn't harm the house. As of right now, the water has subsided about 8 feet. So that's the good news.
The bad news is that we lost six big, beautiful oak trees. I would post pictures of them but the computer, I'm using won't let me post pictures. So I'll show you later when I get my computer back up. Some damage to the patio. The homes around look like a war zone with trees falling on them. The paved streets look like dirt roads with all the debris on them. All in all, we are thankful to be alive.
During the storm, I had you on my mind. My thoughts and prayers were that you, where ever you are, were safe and protected. I'm thankful to be back in communication with you. I have a computer that I can use for a limited time so I think I will be able to continue posting messages even with the power outage.
Sometimes when we are facing our storms in life, we don't realize all that we have to be thankful.
So many little things we take for grant it. We are truly blessed even in crisis conditions. I've learned to appreciate sitting in line for food, or for anything. I've enjoyed getting to know people while sitting in line. In times of crisis, it levels the class - whether you are rich or poor, we're all in this together. It brings us to a point of finding common interest and helping our fellow man. Sitting in line reminded me that in the old days of our ancestors they use to pass on news to others whenever their paths crossed. That's what we have done thus far. Everyone passes on a little bit of news from where they are and together we get the word around. Together we make a difference in living an abundant life in the mist of a crisis.
The bad news is that we lost six big, beautiful oak trees. I would post pictures of them but the computer, I'm using won't let me post pictures. So I'll show you later when I get my computer back up. Some damage to the patio. The homes around look like a war zone with trees falling on them. The paved streets look like dirt roads with all the debris on them. All in all, we are thankful to be alive.
During the storm, I had you on my mind. My thoughts and prayers were that you, where ever you are, were safe and protected. I'm thankful to be back in communication with you. I have a computer that I can use for a limited time so I think I will be able to continue posting messages even with the power outage.
Sometimes when we are facing our storms in life, we don't realize all that we have to be thankful.
So many little things we take for grant it. We are truly blessed even in crisis conditions. I've learned to appreciate sitting in line for food, or for anything. I've enjoyed getting to know people while sitting in line. In times of crisis, it levels the class - whether you are rich or poor, we're all in this together. It brings us to a point of finding common interest and helping our fellow man. Sitting in line reminded me that in the old days of our ancestors they use to pass on news to others whenever their paths crossed. That's what we have done thus far. Everyone passes on a little bit of news from where they are and together we get the word around. Together we make a difference in living an abundant life in the mist of a crisis.
I trust all is well with you. Until we meet again, Have a good day!
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