Thursday, February 5, 2009

Knock! Knock! Is Anybody There?

If you read my sidebar in the "About Me" section you will see that I am from Kentucky. Many of you have heard about the major ice storm that affected our state and my community.

My Aunt Jackie called me today to check on me. She had lunch with Judy Laquidara today. She said that Judy was concerned because I haven't written on my blog in a while. So, I decided that I should pop in and tell you all that I am okay. My family is fine.

It's been a little hectic around here, to say the least. I opened my home to several teenagers whose parents had no electricity and no way to keep their kids warm. We weren't sure we could keep them warm either, but we did the best we could with our gas fireplace, gas hot water heater, and grilling food on the gas grill.

When you go for several days without electricity your house gets a little dirty; floors need to be vacuumed, flashlights and candles every where, and all the stuff you leave out so you can find it when it gets dark, and lots of laundry (towels. Girls use lots and lots of towels). There's not been much time for blogging.

I had teenagers up until last night. Their families finally got electricty after a week. School started back today and I took a road trip to Evansville, Indiana just to get away for the day. I needed it!

I started writing a post about what our governor says is the "worst natural disaster in modern history that our state has experienced." I told my Aunt that I wasn't really sure that my blog readers would want to read about our experience, but maybe I'll finish it and post it anyway. It will be good for me to read it again a few months later to remind myself of what all we went through.

Until then, thanks for the prayers for the people of our state. The prayers are still needed. A lot of my friends still don't have electricty. Some communities have been evacuated because of no water. Temperatures this week have been in the teens and single digits. Warmer weather is on the way, however, this weekend.

Amanda

20 comments:

  1. I'm glad you finally got to let everyone know you are okay. I'm glad, too, that you had a second to email me the other day to let me know you were fine. You know me...the worry-wart!!! I'll keep the other families in my thoughts and prayers as they continue to struggle with no power and low temperatures. I can only imagine how hard it must be.......

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  2. Oh Amanda! What a terrible thing to have happen to your state! I am so sorry! It's so kind of you to open your home like that. I know what it's like to be without electricity (for a month after Hurricane Iniki in 1992)--it's NOT fun at all. But we didn't have to deal with freezing temps--so I can't even imagine what that's like. Take care and I hope your community gets back to normal soon. Best wishes!

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  3. Wow...I had no idea the bad weather was still leaving people without power...guess I'll have to listen to the news a little more carefully. Take care!

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  4. Oh, I'm glad to see you're back in Blogland! I hope your community gets back on its feet before too long. What did you do in Evansville? Was there any fabric involved? And, by the way, are you SURE those teenagers' families didn't have electricity? Are you sure they weren't just TELLING you that to get a break from teenagers?! ROFLOL! Just kidding! You're awfully kind to help others in need!

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  5. Oh please do post it...I had NO idea anything was going on over there. I've just been enjoying our almost spring like weather and not had a clue. I would very much like to hear your story...even our news (which I seldom watch) didn't report anything the last couple of nights (which I did watch). I'm glad you've got your electricity back, I was without for 3 days during our fires a few years back and I know how difficult it can be!

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  6. Wow, here in Perth we hadn't really heard of your big storm - for us it's all about consecutive days of 100+. It sounds a bit frightening but glad the community could pull together. We'll be thinking of you!
    *hugs*

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  7. Glad to hear you're okay and just busy! What a terrible thing to be without power for so long and with it so cold. A bit hard to imagine at the moment as we have it so hot!

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  8. Hey you....been there..done it! AND it's NO FUN! How wonderful and generous of you to take in those kiddos. I just KNEW you were a nice lady....!!!

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  9. BIG HUGS hugs to you!! I have several friends there .... hope all is back to normal soon.. it's crazy!

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  10. Amanda, I know how it is to go without electricity and water for a week or more—except ours was not from ice storms but from Katrina. You were wonderful to open your doors to those that were without more than you. Its people like you that make communities great ones. Our thoughts and prayers are still reaching out to you and your area. ~Shelly~

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  11. I knew you must've been without power but I also knew you'd be safe . . though maybe not so comfortable. Thanks for posting.

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  12. Hey Amanda, good to hear from you. I've been watching on the news and that ice storm was too much. I hope your thawing out over there and hoping for some warm sunshine real soon.

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  13. I am so glad you posted. I had no idea what was going on in your state. Here in Northern California we are experiencing a drought. We have had rain for a couple of days but our reservoirs are in very bad shape being so empty. I will keep the people in your state in my prayers. I hope you all have warm weather soon.

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  14. Glad to hear that you and yours are doing ok. What a mess! You are so generous to have opened your home to others in need.

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  15. Glad to hear things are getting back to normal and everyone is fine.

    Karen in IN

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  16. So glad you're ok, and juiced back up! That ice storm of yours is just awful. YES... do blog about it!

    Last winter be had a big storm, no power for a week. What did I learn? Anytime the weather man so much as says "boo"... I vacuum the house and get all my laundry done in preparation for no electricity.

    Hoping things continue to improve for you all! xoxo-m

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  17. sending up prayers! funny, because my mom is living in WA state and thinking of moving to KY. Also, in about 5 years my dh and I will be moving to either KY or TN (hopefully). What do you like about KY? or not like? lol. Come visit me, leave me a comment and let me know. I've been trying to do my homework on the two. :) hugs from az .
    niki

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  18. OH Amanda !! I don't know where my brain is sometimes .... sometimes I just don't put 2 and 2 together! .... This is a VERY belated "sorry to hear about your lack of electricity and crummy ice storm" note ..... it's not that I didn't know about the ice storm .... I saw it on the news ... it just didn't dawn on me that YOU LIVE THERE ..... DUH!!!
    You poor things!!! That must have been AWFUL!! We were through a similar situation for 3 days (but also without water since we have well and septic .... NOT FUN!) ... so, you definately deserved your "getaway" day!!! (and then some!) ... hope warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and chirping spring birds are right around the corner!!!

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  19. glad to hear you are doing ok. we had a terrible ice storm a few years ago and went over a week without power. a hot cup of coffee is a luxury. we survived, but i feel for you and those around you.

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  20. It sounds like you made it! It is great to hear from you and know when we are looking at the news stories that you are ok. I am sure you can hardly wait for everything to return to normal!

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