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There's a Storm Comin'!

10/28/2012

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My little house on my little street is in the path of Hurricane Sandy.  Floods are already being reported and the storm hasn't even come close to sniffing at my doorstep.  Heck, it's 6:50pm and we've barely been teased with showers. 

In fact, all I feel is silence.  Ominous, ominous silence.

A state of emergency has been declared through Tuesday.  I've packed myself, my husband, and our little munch suitcases in the off-chance we need to evacuate (our area floods... a LOT).  I've also stuffed a tupperware bin full of ready-to-eat food and juice in case we're without electricity for a while. 

Instead of sleeping on the second floor, I've made up the guest room to serve as our camping grounds for the next few days.  Since we've got a lot of trees around us, I never feel too safe upstairs since any one of them could come smashing through the roof.

So, we sleep in a guest room off the back of the house on the main level.  It's got a queen sized pull-out bed, so the three of us get a little cramped, but we're glad to be safe and together.  Vince typically gets a kick out of us all piled into the bed anyway, so it's win-win all around.

I also have an empty tupperware bin lined with a blanket that will serve as our cat carrier for the three girls should we need to leave.  When storms like this hit, we keep the three of them shut into the room with us so we don't have to go running around the house trying to find three scared kitties.  Plus, putting them all into one carrier makes our lives a lot easier.  One of us can take the tub while the other takes Vince. 

Finally, I made sure to have those candles and flashlights out!  I recently had six candles blessed by Fr. Eucharist, so I'm feeling pretty good about our lighting situation.  I also made sure Vince and John had hot meals throughout the day in case we have to go without them for the next few.  Hopefully we won't, though!


Yipes, though.  Let's hope this is all bark and no bite.  May the storm pass quickly and quietly, and may we all make it to the rainbow in safety.


8 Comments
Michelle @Liturgical Time link
10/28/2012 12:19:24 pm

Thinking about and praying for you. Your ominous post just confirmed and solidified my position that I'd rather have California's earthquakes any day!
Peace, Peace be well.

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Gina
10/29/2012 04:57:14 pm

I dunno - earthquakes are pretty scary from what I hear! I sorta feel like I'd still rather take my chances swimming for my life rather than trying to dodge ginormous chunks of buildings (WHILE side-stepping the ground as its being torn apart).

I just don't think I have the hand-eye coordination to be of much help in an earthquake situation. LoL

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Megan
10/28/2012 12:22:05 pm

Can you be MY mom?? Hahaha, you are not only a safe and pro-active mom/wife, but a thoughtful one at that!

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Gina
10/28/2012 12:24:42 pm

To my readers:

What's hilarious about Megan's post is the fact that at work, I sometimes call her "Momma Meg" because she is constantly taking care of me.

So yes, Meg, I would happily return the favor of providing you with warm food and spare clothing should I ever get the chance. Ha ha ha!

{Hugs}

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Lynn Marie
10/28/2012 01:13:59 pm

I will keep you in my prayers and my rosary that all of you and all the people in the line of this terrible storm will be protected. God Bless.

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Gina
10/29/2012 04:58:19 pm

We appreciate the prayers, Lynn Marie! Please know you'll be remembered in mine, even as the house is tossed about. :)

Bless you!

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Bee
10/28/2012 01:28:01 pm

My mom always lit a blessed candle when bad storms were approaching, and left it lit (on the kitchen stove with a hurricane lamp glass over it) until the storm had passed. I'll keep you and all those in the path of this storm in my prayers. God bless and protect you.

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Gina
10/29/2012 04:57:48 pm

I took your advice on placement of the candle! :)

As always, Bee, thanks!

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