Winter Storm 2009

So we have survived so far. It has been scary at times. Just to give you an update.
We had power until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night. I had just kicked up the heat so we could hold some warmth for a while. Bryan and I sat up the night and listened to the trees fall around us...that was scary. It almost sounded like a war zone with gun fire in the background. We woke up off and on through the night, we were all in bed together.
We stayed in Paducah until about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The house had dropped to about 55 degrees. We chipped the van out of ice, managed to get around the millions of trees and branches in the driveway. I had packed some warm things for us all, Bryan had packed a cooler with food to save from the fridge and we loaded the kids not really knowing where we were going.
As we left the subdivision we realized the destruction was everywhere. We thought we would go and get some gas but quickly heard on the radio that there was only one gas station in Paducah with gas and it was in the opposite direction we were going. So we drove on and thought we would just thaw out a little bit then go home but then heard there was a curfew in town and we had almost reached it.
So with nothing to lose and enough gas to get to Fulton we headed that way. We didn't know if Bryan's parents had powered but prayed they did and figured if they didn't we would at least be with family and not in a "still strange" house.
We got here and found that they did not have power but that P Paul had gotten the gas logs to work in the fire place so there was warmth. He also had a generator so we had some light and the bare necessities...coffee according to Bryan and his mother :)
As I sat there last night and in a day dream thought about what could be I was saddened. I quickly snapped out of that day dream by the laughter of my kids playing, so happy and warm! I wanted to cry because it could have been so bad but once again God, the Protector and Father, had once again taken care of his children.
Last night the kids had fallen asleep and we were all getting ready for bed and Paul and Rene' came over to where Bryan and I were sitting and we prayed together. I was so peaceful and made me realize just how blessed I am.
I started to think about the many things I am thankful for but just to name a few....Bryan's mom for her gift of hospitality, Bryan's dad for his gentle spirit, kind heart, love for his family and Gods gift to take care of them, My husband for loving his wife and children and taking care of us, and my mom and sister for their prayer and love for us.
So until next time....Pray!