Good Monday morning, Christmas friends!
When I got up Saturday morning, I had no idea the extent of damage our community suffered. We had power, but apparently the block we live in was the only spot of electricity in our county. Electricity was available 45 miles west of us, but nothing any closer to the coast.
There are huge trees down across roads, highways, power lines, cars, houses...it's such a mess. I'm thanking the Lord that we had minimal damage at home. Some big tree limbs down, some damage to the house, but that's about all. Across the street, trees are down, crushing storage buildings, and falling on at least one house.
I worked at Bernie's store Saturday (it's across the street and still had power), helping him serve the HUNDREDS of people flocking there for gas, water, ice, everything. Someone posted on Facebook that he was still open (and I shared it LOL), and he got slammed. All the gas sold, water, meat, bread. We made at least 250 pizzas for people who couldn't cook. It was crazy!
I worked yesterday getting generators for mom, to keep here freezers running, and getting her a lamp and the TV working. She and my brother have been coming to the house for showers.
Our pastor had come to our area to help with cleanup. He was in his truck with a generator to loan, chain saws, etc. He was rear-ended trying to get to the church, and ended up with a broken nose, his son had a dislocated shoulder. It's just a shame. People out driving, looking at all the damage instead of at the road.
I can tell you, we live in a rural area where guys hunt & fish all the time, and we're still not prepared for lack of power and phone. I've never really been much of a "prepper" before, but this has given me cause to look more closely at getting prepared for the next one. Whew!
Power is slowly being restored around our area, and of course they got power back on here at work LOL, so here I am. I appreciate all the prayers for folks in the path of the hurricane.
Now that the storm is gone, the weather is perfect!! Sunny and 50°F this morning!
I hope y'all have a great day!
I am glad to hear you're safe, that damage sounds quite bad. My thoughts are with all those affected.
