Well, today is November 3, 2012 and things are starting to look normal again around here, at least. The storm hit hard on Monday night, October 29 and we lost our power somewhere around 8:40PM. For the rest of the night we just sat in the dark listening to the wind, the snapping of trees and branches, and watching emergency vehicles rush up and down our road.
Newtown CT ended up 100% out of power with over 60 roads impassable I beleive. But the coast line of New Jersey, CT, and all of lower Manhattan, Long Island, Staten Island, etc are devastated. It was a crazy storm, a mix of a nor easter and a hurricane slamming right into New Jersey directly.
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| Daniel having his breathing treatment and Vest at the Newtown Youth Academy |
We were out of power for three full days, which was not too bad...although I did lose all of our food in the fridge.. We survived by taking showers and using power sources at local facilities. The kids missed one full week of school, and Halloween...was cancelled due to safety concerns.
Thank GOD, Daniel was healthy, and not having respiratory problems or seizures.. because that would have definitely complicated matters.
As I write this, on Sunday at 11:32am John, his brother, and Thomas are working hard to clean up the incredible mess of branches and leaves that had become our yard. A big big mess. We lost one big pine tree, but had no damage to the house.
I've got a priority now, that is, to get a generator, but have to figure out what will best suit Daniel's needs and our needs when this happens again.
But we are doing ok. In ONE MONTH from today, Daniel will be having his spinal fusion surgery, and that has my anxiety level soaring through the roof. I have so many things to do this month.
But for now.. I'm grateful for warmth, water, light, and internet access. Praying for the people who have lost everything...
Peace. Have a great day.
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| The Hasselberger children wearing the latest fashion in head light wear! |
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| Sitting around the woodstove keeping warm and playing cards |
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| Sound asleep like a baby, storm? what storm? |
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| Finally made use of the flashlight collection |
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| Halloween Candle |
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| Daniel chilling out in his bed. |
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| Happy Birthday to Daddy... on November 1 |
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| Mom..why aren't you turning on my TV???? |
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| The lantern that helped me do his medicines at night.. |
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