POWER UP!

My husband and I made it home Wednesday evening and went straight to our church's worship service held out in the pavilion (still no power). We didn't actually set foot into our house until after dark - really, really dark with no power. Suprisingly, our fridge didn't smell - yet - and the weather was unseasonably pleasant.

We slept well. Next morning - still no power and no smell from fridge. My husband went to work while I unpacked, lugged in a week's worth of mail, etc. etc. After being almost a week without power, we wanted to take the fridge outside to smell up the neighborhood instead of the house. :)

Things didn't happen quite as planned:
1) mom comes to stay because she still doesn't have power and because her blood pressure is taking extreme highs and lows
2)discovery of ceiling water damage, including damage to a dear, old church pew in the house
3) everything that comes along with a hurricane-devastated area (limited fuel supply, no power, low water pressure or NO water, curfews, etc.)

Our power came back on Thursday night around 11:30pm - hallelujah!! My husband and I had this great idea to turn on a light switch so we would know when the power was back. You know how it feels to have the bright lights of Yankee stadium flashed on in your face while fast asleep?! It took a minute to register what had happened..... and then...... YIPEEeeeeee! We are ON!

Long story, short - we didn't get to take the fridge outside until TODAY - yes, Sunday. Stinch had commenced. Needless to say, the fridge is still outside.

Headed home...

Well, I am headed home to Houston. I am excited and dreading it all at the same time. Living the hotel life is getting too expensive and I am homesick for my bed, so I am anxious to be home. However, we have no power at home and it is not expected to be on for at LEAST another week..... (this is where the dreadful feelings kick in). We do not have a generator and I have some digestive issues/food intolerances that require a fairly restrictive diet, so this primitive life will be difficult to say the least....

I am ready for the challenge - I think. I hope. I PRAY that I am ready for the challenge!

Forward ho!

I'm new to this blogging thing, but here goes....

My husband, Jim, and I just got back from a great event with our new online business with Team Beachbody! Wow! I have not been this excited to be a part of something since I can't remember when.... What a company - filled with such integrity, charisma, inspiration, excellence, and a true desire to help others! I can't wait to see how God is going to use little old me to help others "Decide. Commit. Succeed." and use this slogan to point others to Christ. It's a big endeavor and I'm a little scared, little outta my comfort zone, etc.

Isn't that usually the way God likes to make us feel?