I did make it to my weekend getaway in the woods despite the storm and am home now, watching the wind and the rain and the fury from my comfy recliner, with Summer tucked in beside me.
Thankfully she has done well so far; we bought her a Thundershirt and she has stayed quite calm most of the time, with a few episodes of shaking and shivering thrown in there intermittently.
There is something so cozy about being inside during a bad storm. We cancelled church services this morning (due to power being out for 8 hours) so we’re enjoying a day just to stay home together and create a small haven of peace within view of the tumult outside the windows. And plus, Steve got us doughnuts from Dunkin’ Donuts this morning this morning, which we hardly ever have.
Snuggles and doughnuts. It’s been a good day so far.
Unfortunately, there are other areas around the Outer Banks (Ocracoke and Hatteras, in particular) that are experiencing much flooding and wind damage. This is a picture taken today (by Erica Mason) of a the Frisco pier–actually the one that was in the movie, Nights at Rodanthe.
Our hearts are with all of the residents of those hard hit areas–our fellow neighbors of the ocean.
Amazing photo. Stay safe and warm and tucked away with Summer, Sarah and donuts. Prayers for all on the east coast, including my brother and his family. Glad Summer has her thundershirt.
P.S. Pam D., Bravo!
Mary, yes, I agree. Bravo to Pam, from me as well.
Sure hope you all continue to be safe. My son and his wife are in DC and are getting ready. My son’s school cancelled classes and the Metro is closed so he had to drive his wife into the city to work. Luckily, they’re closing the accounting dept at the hotel after lunch. They’ve both been through hurricanes before, but never in the city!! We’re praying it turns out to be not as bad as predicted.
Gayle in AL
Gayle, yes, it’s incredible to think of how many millions of people are affected when a city gets hit. Glad they closed the accounting department early. Time for everyone to get home!
I have been there, to these barrier islands that remain half wild in spite of the best efforts of man. They have survived the ebb and flow of the tides and brunt of wind and wave for countless centuries. They, and the people who love them dearly, are survivors. I think there is much to be said for the mindset of people who understand that things can be swept away with the hurricanes. They learn to put less faith in those things and more in what really matters. Things can be replaced and rebuilt, especially if you don’t put all that you have and are into them. This ongoing “natural cleansing” is part of what makes the Outer Banks such a special place. You fit in well here, Smith family; you’ve traveled a road that has stripped you of much yet left you richer than the rest of us in faith, hope, and love. Oh… and donuts… :<)
Wow. Thanks for your gracious words.
Pam, your words (and you) are a treasure.
Glad that Summer has her Thunder Jacket pulled all nice and tight around her and safe with her family. I do hope you escape another flood. Our oldest is in the DC area and they are preparing for the storm to be bad.
MNMom, I hate to think of our nation’s capitol taking a beating. I’m glad they’re getting themselves prepared.
Snuggles and doughnuts sound great!
Jessica, can’t beat it! 🙂
CeCe, yep, charged up and ready to go! 🙂
Hopefully you have your camera’s charged up, you are going to have some great photos to post after the Storm.
Stay safe,