We are experiencing the calm before the storm here.  So far it's just drizzeling rain and a little windy.  We are expecting it to be bad between 5 and 7 pm.    I didn't think I'd have time to post today but I'm glad I do.  Several family members have phoned to check on us this morning and I called my daughter to check on them.  As of now at 10:38 am we are just watching and waiting.  I do wonder about Kitty and have been praying for her. 

Thank you all so much for your kind words and thoughts and prayers.   I'm over my pity party about feeling that I wasn't missed while I was away.  I would delete the post altogether if it weren't for the nice things you had to say. Thank you all for putting up with me.  How special YOU are!

I have this thing that I do...I feel I have the need to get things neat and spic and span before we go out of town on a trip.  And I've found the same rule applies to hurricanes!  It would probably be called a nervous habit!  My hubby seems to be the same way.  I think I started out that way first maybe and gradually after almost 26 years of marriage we have grown into in some ways the same person!  LOL  So he's been working hard around the place outside and I've been working inside.  I just finished up the last thing that was in the laundry hamper and all is put away.

  I notice I'm running that central air conditioner pretty steady today, remembering what it was like after Katrina without it for over a week in scorching heat!  ugh... :  [  Would you believe after  being so proud we had gotten a generator since Katrina that when we tested it this morning it didn't work??  It has worked fine until this morning!!  So my hubby had to go and get another one (sob, whimper) and we are fortunate that there were any in stock at all.  So that shows  the stores are more prepared this go 'round thankfully.  So that's 1000 bucks we'll have to work towards paying off after JUST getting our credit card paid off for the first time in years.  (wah-ha-haaaaa-haa-haaa!)

Well, with all the trees out here where we live the power will likely be going off soon so I better say goodbye and watch the weather channel while I can.

ta-ta for now~

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September 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by stitchnchick

Thank you for the update. Sorry about the generator--ugh! At least it is a blessing that you were able to get another that works properly. I'm glad you found out about the first one BEFORE the storm--that could have been really bad!

I will be praying for you today. I normally never watch the news, but I've had it on since last night. Kitty is so heavy on my heart. If you happen to hear from her, please let us know.

Amy

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September 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Isabella

I am praying for your family and all the others. Hannah looks like it might come to our "neck of the woods". I am planning my cleaning list for the week. I always clean before hurricanes because it helps when you don't have power for a while. God Bless. I

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September 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by gabbie427

Glad you are still with us dear. We are praying for you, and Kitty, and anyone else in the path!!! So sorry to hear about the generator!!!! But so glad they had another one for you to buy.

Keep us posted when you can!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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September 1, 2008 - Keeping Good Thoughts!

Posted by Sher

Hi, We're keeping good thoughts and and saying prayers for all to stay safe from the storm. So glad to know that your husband was able to get a replacement generator even as the storm nears!

I really enjoy your country graphics, yep, I'm a country gal at heart as well! Ü Someday I'll learn how to change my blog graphics but haven't figured it out as of yet. I'm glad you didn't close your blog, it takes awhile for me to get around to visit others but when I do it's always nice to meet them!

Take care and stay safe. Hope to read your next entry that all is well and the storm is over!

Blessings,
Sher

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