I’m awaken in the middle of the night by howling winds from the patio door. My dog Comfort is out there, just outside my bedroom. I go out there and try and pull the door shut but it was a lost cause. The winds were too strong.
I locked Comfort in the crate so he wouldn’t go out and get stuck behind the tree. If you know us then you know he loves to get his leash wrapped around the tree and can’t get back around, lol.
But anyway, back to the devastation. A few hours later I wake to realize that we have no electricity. Oh no! Let’s check the light company, let’s check the news. This was the end of our normal.
That day we had to rush out and get gas, food, and candles. This was a stressful task. We actually had to go shopping inside of a Publix in the dark, with a few overhead lights in the cashier area. And then later going to Walmart and having to wait outside to get inside like Black Friday!
All I could do was pray and ask God to give me strength to get through this. My family and I was able to cook on the grill. Thankfully we were only without electricity for two days.
Well, it’s been almost two weeks now since Hurricane Helene ripped through the southeast. I’m in Aiken, South Carolina. We are still rebuilding and recovering in the CSRA. We have a long road ahead of us, many lives were lost as well as material possessions. Nevertheless, this has been a trying time for everyone. But one thing I can say is that as a community we have come together to help one another.
Deborah J
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