Monday, September 26, 2005

I'm Baaaack!

Hey all.
Cheese Pizza

Traditional and comforting.
You focus on living a quality life.
You're not easily impressed with novelty.
Yet, you easily impress others.

Your Irish Name Is...

Zaira MacDermot

Your Hawaiian Name is:

Iwalani Leilani
(Just for you, Drew!)
Your Inner Child Is Happy

You see life as simple, and simple is a very good thing.
You're cheerful and upbeat, taking everything as it comes.
And you decide not to worry, even when things look bad.
You figure there's just so many great things to look forward to.

Your Hidden Talent

You have the power to persuade and influence others.
You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around.
The potential for great leadership is there, as long as you don't abuse it.
Always remember, you have a lot more power over people than you might think!


Thought those were interesting. But on to other things. Like Rita. The whole experience was very intense. I left college to get away from the storm only to hit the real storm. The eye passed directly over our house. It was so awesome! I don't think I can really describe it, except that in less than 24 hours the entire landscape changed. We lost trees, some tin and shingles, and a few friends' houses. But no injuries, thank the Lord. We all made it through and we are all safe. They're still cleaning up at home. And I feel bad about skipping out on them, but college beckons. My class for tomorrow is cancelled because my teacher is ill, so one last free day. Yes! Thank you all so much for your prayers and concern. I know God's hand really was on all of us.

One amazing aspect of the storm was the simple fact that people mesh well in a crisis situation. Some evacuees sheltered at the church really came together and worked extremely well together. I continue to be in awe. And clean-up began immediately. The eye came over at about 10:30 Saturday morning, so we went right out to see what we could do to help alleviate any of our neighbors' problems during the respite. It's a wonderful feeling to help people.

Well, I’m off to bed. Love and hugs. Thanks again! Y'all are amazing!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

glad you're okay! i've been busy checking on the relatives in Houston... of course they're fine, just no electricity and some branches down.... and calling a friend in Galveston to see how him & his family faired. i haven't been able to get in touch with him yet..

-Amethyst

Veritas said...

hmmm
comment...

hahahahaha

I am caught in the throes of my night madness!

pay me no nevermind.

Spatula said...

She's right. We both have that... night madness. It's almost detrimental. Haha. Mental. Heh...

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