Sunday, August 28, 2011

off grid

Hey girlies. I'm writing this from my cell phone...how weird is that? We made it through the storm. The big dead tree is still there and our basement is dry...whew!! We lost power yesterday at 3pm. Praying it will return soon, but a little concerned it could be many many days. Completely kicking ourselves for not buying a generator. That was really not smart...oh and we have maybe 4 D batteries to tied us over...yay;) Hey we are having an adventure. Just wanted to let you know that we are still here, a little hot and grouchy but blessed nonetheless. Thank you for the prayers. I'll post more when the power finally returns. Love ya.







Hot water...safety...peanut butter...glowing candlelight...car phone charger...intact home and family
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35 comments:

  1. So glad are okay. My parents said they were told it could be a week before they have power back on, I pray it isn't that long. They were filling coolers with ice today and grilling all the meat that had defrosted from their freezer so that it wouldn't go bad. Want their address? You could go over and introduce yourself and eat with them, hahahaha.

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  2. oh phew! so glad to get an update. hopefully camping in your house won't last too long. thankful that you are well. hugs!!!

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  4. So GLAD to hear from you! I was wondering? Yes thank goodness for cell phone chargers!
    Oddly enough when your post loaded on my phone all that loaded was the post & comment box (which I know is totally my phone, but some how seemed appropriate) seems the storm took out your header! ;)

    xo

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  5. Thanks so much for checking in ~ glad to hear that you guys are safe and sound. xo

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  6. i'm sure i'm not the only one who is VERY happy to hear from you! glad things turned out okay and thanks for easing our collective minds!

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  7. It didn't take you long to get yourselves into a big adventure after your move! <:0

    So glad the "worst" didn't happen. Praying for power to be restored quickly!

    Jan

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  8. Praying for you! Hope you guys stay warm and safe. :)

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  9. Becky~
    Glad to hear everyone made it through. It was scary up where I am too. We were in a state of emergency with a tornado watch in effect..very stressful. However, other than really strong winds (we're inland, so no flooding) it seems to be all over.

    Hey..you really know how to create adventures when you move..lol.
    Take care & check in soon.
    Maria

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  10. I am so glad you survived : )
    We survived in Pennsylvania too.

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  11. So glad to know you are safe . . . continuing to pray.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  13. Be safe I was a lil worried yesterday when you said you felt you guys would"feel" the hurricane. Be well Im praying that you have service soon.Take care~Meme

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  14. I will be praying it comes on soon! Enjoy the sweet family time. Sometimes these times make the best memories. ;)

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  15. So glad you are keeping us updated. Take care and make some memories.

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  16. Praying for you LOTS. Keep me posted sweet thing. Love ya

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  17. Glad to hear you are all safe. And for goodness sakes girl, go stock up on some batteries!

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  18. I've been glued to my laptop (facebook mostly) for the last couple of days to see what was going on with my peeps on the east coast. I thought I'd check in to see how things are going with you all. Glad that your tree didn't fall and that you are all well. I remember the power going out when we were kids and thinking that it was so fun. Sometimes it's nice to have a break from computers and television, even if it is forced. Take care, Farm Girl! :)

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  19. SO HAPPY you are all okay. Praying for your electricty to be restored ASAP! :o)

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  20. I am so glad you are ok! I hope you get power soon!

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  21. What good news! Hope you had some good adventures to laugh about in the future!

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  22. I'm glad you are good. My house took a pretty substantial hit. Oh well.

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  23. Thanks for checking in. I was wondering. Praying your power will be back on soon.

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  24. Blogging from your cell? Now THAT is dedication! I'm glad you are all o.k. My family is fine as well. Shew! xo, Cheryl

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  25. Sorry I missed your "calm before the storm" post, though I'm not sure I would've been any help to you. I like big storms, but the whole time I'm praying that on one will be hurt. I find storms humbling...a reminder of my powerlessness and complete dependence upon God. I know that must sound really weird and even insensitive, but I say it humbly...as one who's been through some big storms. We had a massive hurricane a few years ago (big enough to scare me a bit), and strangely, the best part was losing power for a bit...even with our heat here in Houston. Because without power, we lived simply...really simply. And neighbors came our of their shells (their busy, over scheduled lives) to help each other (sometimes getting to know each other for the first time). That part was all good. I hope you'll find blessings as you wait for power.

    love,
    Linsey

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  26. Glad that you are all safe! Hope that the electricity is back soon.

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  27. That durned hindsight is always 20/20 isn't it? Glad you are okay.

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  28. so glad to hear you are okay! I called you today to make sure. praying for you guys!

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  29. Yeesh...what kind of "welcome wagon" is Virginia giving you?? First, an earthquake & now this storm! Thank you for posting from your phone to let us all know you're okay, Becky:) Hope you get power back real soon...hang in there...this kind of stuff only makes you stronger, right?! Hugs & prayers:)

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  30. Glad to hear from you. We made it too, lots of trees down and we lost power..it finally returned late last night. Praying yours returns soon,
    xo,
    Lulu

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  31. grateful you are okay and the basement is dry and that the dead tree is okay.

    prayed for you all weekend....

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  32. Glad that you're all OK. Here's hoping the electricity is on really soon...

    Jo xx

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  33. Glad you're ok...hope everything is back to normal asap! :)

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  34. glad to know you guys are hanging in there! ;)

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  35. What a journey you guys are on! One adventure after another turning into blessings along the way. You all are in my prayers!

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