Wednesday January 28th 2009...Ice Storm!!!

Well last night just as I was about to sign out of blogger our power went out. The kids were in sissy Amber's room and when it went black boy did they scream!! I had to scurry in the dark to get to them. Once I did daddy and I went about looking for flashlights and candles (should have been prepared). We however will still have heat thanks to my hubby installing a vent less heater in our basement :0)!! Still when I tucked the little ones into sissy Amber's bed (her room keeps warmer than the others) I put extra blankets on them. Daddy and I sat and listened to the still quiet. It was strange but nice. We watched as some went in and out of their homes. Then we decided to retire for the night. Daddy could not sleep because of fear that the power lines would snap and cause a fire, so he was up most of the night keeping watch. So mommy did not sleep well either!! The kids on the other hand were fast asleep and slept through the night warm and snug. Well sometime early in the morning our electric returned. So mommy was able to get up and get breakfast for everyone and some much needed coffee for her and daddy!!! Our phone was out but is now back on. Although the phone man said temporary (whatever that means)!! The lines are getting lower and lower. I pray we keep our power and pray for others in all this mess. If anyone reading my blog in this area you are welcome to hang out with us if you can get here. I will even be able to cook due to the gas stove at the church if something were to happen!! God is good and takes care of his flock. My sister and her family are in the hard hit area of Danville so pray for them. She was able to get through to me a few minutes ago and said they will be without power for at least 5 days and they have no water either. The water company hopes to resolve that within 72 hours. Pray for them!! My older 2 are stranded at their dads in the same situation. They are warmed by Kerosene heaters but have very little water and no electric. Pray for them as well, also for their mommy that she will not worry!! Here are a few pics of the scene around my house. I did not go outside do to fear of something falling on my head....lol!! Plus it is cozy and warm inside :o)!!

One of our trees in the front yard, I usually park under it but hubby felt it would be better to move our cars to the church parking lot last night. He is so smart :o)!! The trees are crashing down all around us.........


The other tree in our yard, hubby parks under it.

Notice our neighbor did not move her car, she is mighty brave!!

The view out my back door.....That is the back of the church.

The trees that line the back of our yard and the church yard.

I pray that all of you stay safe and warm. Count your blessings!! There will be peace at the end of the storm......Karen