IKE PART 6: IT'S OVER!

The power came on this morning! YAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!! LOL

I am in the process of cleaning up.  I have to pick up the tree branches and twigs in the back yard, put the trash out, wash the towels we used to soak up the water in the bedroom, and mop the floors. I already vacuumed the rug. I have to cook the meat that was potentially going bad.  And that wasn't much; only a pack of beef steaks and a bag of catfish nuggets I had in the freezer was affected; everything else is still good, thank Jesus!

The girls had a doctor's appointment scheduled today (second round of shots), but no one's in the office.  I left a message for them to call me back when they return so that I can reschedule.

After cleaning my house, I plan on going out and tackling those long gas lines.  I filled my gas tank before the storm hit, so I was fine.  I am down to a quarter now, though, so it's time to  fill it up again.

I haven't turned on the TV yet.  I am kind of burned out with storm coverage, you know?  When I get a chance, I'll probably put a movie on first, then watch more storm coverage.

I am praying for all of the families that have been hit really hard.  Believe me, I know what it is to have lost EVERYTHING and find yourself having to start all over again.  But I also know how awesome God is.  There is NOTHING that He can't do!  I am hoping that those who have been affected, if they haven't already, begun to recognize what's truly important in their lives.  Disasters have an uncanny ability to compel a person to re-examine their priorities.  That has happened to me, and I'll tell you, I have never enjoyed my life as much as I do now.  Material possessions can be replaced, but the things that remain after the devastation-your relationship with Jesus Christ, your family, and your character are eternal.  People who know this are truly free.  

I am hungry now.  LOL.  I have been on a fast since the storm hit, and I am ready to let loose!  Okay, I have to get back to making the house ready for the girls and husband to come home.  He's still out there, working 12-hour shifts, bringing home the bacon.  Looks like we are getting that clothes dryer that we needed really soon! LOL  God bless all of you that are reading this journal.  It's very difficult for me to complain and whine much.  Ask any blogger who has followed this journal since the beginning (I have been writing this since the aftermath of Katrina), and they can tell you how great a God I serve, and how good He has been to me and my family!  My heart is filled with peace, joy, and compassion.  And I am a strong black woman, LOL, but my strength comes from Him.  He cannot fail, so I am never afraid.  Be blessed, everyone!

Adrian