Aftermath

Well, it has been a few days now since the evacuation has been lifted & things are slowly getting back to normal. While I drive for work each day I see people sweeping, & piling garbage, and fixing what's left of their homes & businesses. The first day I cried as I pondered how it would be... to come home & see that. My husband and I also had the experience of being sheltered with our dogs @ my Parent's home 1 town over. My sister & husband with 2 kids, My best friend, her son & mother and 2 cats accompanied. yes that's 11 people 2 cats & 2 dogs. My friend's husband played the rebel & stayed home with their 3 dogs. Luckily, my parent's home is plenty big to accommodate us all. Even though... trying to make everyone comfortable in a very stressful situation creates another stress. It was fun at times though, remembering our younger days, walking the old neighborhood. I actually enjoyed the time reflecting on the blessings I have been given. Even if my house had been washed away, I would be ok. Everything important was with me or in a safe place elsewhere, my family & friends. Most importantly, I have my salvation, it's permanent, so...I'm good. As I hear of the need, I am using the things acquired by my couponing to help out. Although there have been some stories of looting & some taking advantage of others misfortune, Their have been many many stories of friendship, community, and compassion. I choose to dwell on these. My prayer is that the Lord will continue to show me where I can be a help to those in need. I am sure that this will not be the last I write on, "the flood of 2011". OH! I have a funny to add. a friend posted on FB that they fixed the crack in the Pierce Street bridge with a "steel & tar speedbump"...now, every time I drive over that steel & tar speedbump I bust out laughing, Thanks Michelle!

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Fall is Fast Approaching

here we go!

I get butterflies in my stomach as the weather starts to cool. I want to re-decorate, cook, craft something, eat soup, clean something, write notes to friends, start gathering the Christmas gifts I've bought so far. As you can see, I am all over the place. Fall is like my spring. A new beginning of things to do, like, going to the Fair. I could walk the halls of the craft & art buildings for hours. And all of that great food. it inspires me. My prayer, as always is that I would use my time wisely. get my work done, nurture my relationships, learn some new things, & have fun while doing it all. Our Kids club at church will be starting in October, I will be leading the tweens. PRAY FOR ME! & them. I am hoping not only to teach them values...but to value them. Thanks for checking in with me again. Please feel free to leave a comment or question. I am going to go find something to eat for lunch.

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