"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."

9.12.2008

The calm before the storm...

So, Hurricane Ike is hours away. We've decided to ride it out. We live fairly west of DT Houston , so we're not in the storm surge area. I clearly remember riding out Hurricane Alicia back in 1983 and the biggest problem was the power outages for two weeks after the storm. We're stocked up with our water, batteries, candles, flashlights, ice and food among the other items we've purchased to help ride this storm out. I do feel for the residents in Galveston. The storm surge sounds like it's going to be a historic one.

So, please keep everyone along the coast in your prayers. We will get through this, but it's going to get ugly for a few days. I'll update as soon as I can. I'm positive we will lose power, I just hope it's not for too long.

Love,
B

3 comments:

Shay said...

We are thinking of you guys...we are in very north east corner of our state and will get whatever remnants are left. We will probably lose electricity for a few days too. UGH...going to be SO warm! Take care

Rebecca said...

Take care of you and that family!! Update when you can!

The Bowers Bunch said...

Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you all and hope everyone is safe and sound!
Tamara :)