I'm sorry that I've been so long in responding here.

Thank you ((((((((((((((( everyone ))))))))))))))))) and more hugs to anyone affected by Ike or any other event.

We got our electric on again after almost four day (weds I think?)

Since then, though, we've been doing massive clean up, getting things back in order, getting to store and replacing foods, etc. Moreso taking my time is my oldest is still without power and I need to help her at this point.

While all power was out the starter went out in my car and oldest's house backed up (clog in piping somewhere). It's been a MESS. To further complicate things, my daughter's hubby is leaving on a business trip for a week...tomorrow. I needed to do all their laundry and help her with the baby.

We had two small babies to keep safe, fed, dry and warm through this. It's been a trip.

The blessings? Wow...to see neighbors that rarely talk come over and offer you the shirt off their backs is so great...everyone helping each other (excepting at the gas pumps or stores where fights were erupting those first couple of days).

One of our neighbors brought us over an inverter for car so that we'd always have a phone because daughter is ill and we had babies. How special. The also brought us ice anytime they found it.

My son-in-law's mother drove us up ice and a generator from KY. There was no ice to be found anywhere. The generator helped a bit.

We were much more blessed than many...we always had water, hot water and a stove because they're gas. Some didn't even have water because of wells.

We made it and oldest daughter is still trying to!

Thank you all so much for your prayers and thoughts. I should be completely back by the end of the weekend.

Much love,

KD