Yesterday I said I was back, that we have power. By Back I meant We Have POWER! Not that I am back to blogging. I am still DEALING with the storm, our city is devastated our state is also.
So far today, starting at 4 am, I had a cup of Coffee, 2 in fact. YAY... first real coffee in a week. Huddled under a blanket. We got a cold front and it was 59 degrees. brrrr.
I went to Walmart to buy only enough food for a few days, and came home and walked Beau, left to get 2 items from Publix they did not have at WM. Came home to do 2 loads of laundry, mope the tiles floors that have not been mopped in 10 days, unless you count sweeping and mopping with ice water from dealing with 7 days of 2 coolers, and adding 2 bags of ice a day, I swept every day because of the dirt that came in. them ran the mop through the ice water. The floors are mopped.
I am dealing with tree cutters for 2 trees, estimates and stuff like that, finding someone to put the front porch post back up that hold one corn of our small porch.
I just have no time to read and comment and post and think. I am suffering PTSD symptoms, IBS from the STRESS and broken- hearted and cry every time I drive any where.
WE are so blessed. Many are not... each time I go out I find things I did not see the day before. When I start to read your blog and comment you will know I am really back. My friends not far from me had the National Guard in their area, to help them and my friend the greeter at Wal-mart said she was in a trailer, 2 blocks from Walmart and new she was going to die, they had to send National Guard to help them. Our beaches have been hit 3 times in 4 weeks, Debby and the two monster storms, Helene and a week later Milton. My heart bleeds for those that are homeless and with broken homes and so much grief.
I can tell you now, I have been sideswiped by 9 Hurricanes in Florida in 40 years. I have Never Been through the eye of a MONSTER coming on shore and I hope never to again. 14 hours of terror. As he slammed us and we had no power, only a radio to figure out what he was doing.. the terror a horror, and for me even worse because it was DARK and the hounds of the Baskerville were howling. was until the winds died and the sun came up and we could not see out of our kitchen window. those are limbs that fell down off the tree, one against the house, one on the fence which is down, the privacy fence is in pieces.
Hope to see you soon. really see you. I leave you with the view out our window when daylight came. Beau refused to go outside, there was no where to walk. I have Miracles to tell you about. Coming Soon.
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| looking out the kitchen window where my table/chairs is from there to the downed fence we could not walk through it. I stood and praised God and thanked him he heard my prayers of don't let that tree fall on our house. It fell in the hole. |
19 comments:
Oh my. God has been good to you, even though you went through so much. I knew you would not be able to come back and comment for awhile, after being through something so horrible and still having so much to do. Take it easy! All around you was so bad, but the prayers saved you.
it is scary what nature can do... and we have nothing to calm the storms... hugs to you we hope things will be better ... every day a little bit back to normal ...
Oh Sandra, reading this, it really brings what you and so many have been through. It must have been terrifying! Take good care of yourself please. Physically and mentally you must be exhausted.
Hari OM
🙏😘 YAM xx
The power of prayer worked well for you and got you through in the best way it could. It is heartbreaking seeing all the damage and destruction. My cousin who lives in Palmetto showed a picture of her front yard. Lots of clean up but her house was not harmed.
Hello,
I would have been terrified, thankfully no trees fell on your home and you were all safe. I am sure it is very sad to see all the damage in and around your neighborhood. I hope you are taking good care of yourself! Thanks for the update.
I am so thankful you made it through and that you still have a home..
I am sure it will take a while to recover from this, so take all you need. We will be here when you are ready.
I am SO thankful that you and your home were protected in that monster of a storm (and the others before it too). I definitely was praying for you when I heard that Bradenton was right under the eye of the storm, full impact...and I am SO thankful to know that many prayers from many people on your behalf were answered. Yes, you have a mess to clean up and beyond, but you are alive and your home sounds like it is basically intact. My heart breaks for those around you who were not as fortunate. I can only imagine how terrible it must be to drive around and see the damages, as I am sure it looks like a war zone for sure. Please know that we are still praying for you in the aftermath. Cleanup takes time and energy and many times you just don't have the energy or desire to even try. It's too overwhelming. May God give you the help you need and send honest, caring people to you to help you with the things that must be fixed. May God give you the strength you need to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep going. We love you and are happy to have you back as much as you are able, and we don't expect you to "come calling" on us. You have enough to do right there. Just know that we are here and we do care and we are still praying for you as you recover from this disaster. (((Hugs))) and love to all of you.
As someone else who's gone through these monster storms knows, it's scary for sure. I'm rejoicing that y'all survived and are "OK". Just keep praying, going forward, and it will get better. God's got this. Sending love, hugs and prayers.
I would come and cut up trees for you but I guess outsiders turning up only puts more pressure on limited resources and damaged infrastructure. Catch 22. At least food supplies are getting through to your shops and you can get out to stock up. I hope you can stay warm in the cold spells.
What a busy morning you had and you have been doing so much everyday. God Bless You. ((HUGS)) It has to be so sad driving around and seeing all of the damage everywhere. Sorry about your trees and the porch. Yes, there are so many people homeless and those who lost their lives. Devastating. Those photos are so sad. You do what you need to do. We are not going anywhere and you don't need to read posts or comment.
Love,
Debby
MS my goodness me I cannot imagine riding around seeing all the devastation. Your home was built well and is sturdy. Sending lots of prayers you can gradually get all repairmen scheduled
Hugs and prayers continue
Cecilia
Thanks for updating us all. The blogging world worries about you and we are thankful just to hear from you. Take care down there.
I know it doesn't feel that way right now, but I'm so grateful you 3 survived with no major losses. Still trying to wrap my mind around the terror that must have consumed you.
While looking at your header and trying to think of something to say, I see "Sing Anyway." That's right, loud and proud. How about, "I will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor.
I can't even imagine the horrors you've been through! You survived and you coped! And you are still doing that! You are so much stronger than you thought and I am so thankful you are okay! I admit to being scared for you. Love and continued prayers for your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual recovery. I love you, Sandra....
Don't worry about writing and visiting others blogs now. Take one day at a time. Give yourself a break once in a while. That looks horrible out there. I am so sorry you went through it and the people of Florida and NC. Prayers.
That was/is so horrible, overwhelming. Please try to take care of yourself too. ❤️
You have been through a terrible event, and it will take time for the physical (you and outside) and mental healing to be complete. Just know we are thinking about you all the time and wish we could be there to help.
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