This is my first post since Ike hit. I thought It might be a little therapeutic to do something that was familiar again. I'm still in my "working in the yard, clean-up the mess clothes", as it seems that is all I've been doing for over a week now. Even though Ike hit a week ago tonight, there was prep time involved that took so many days, working from dawn to dusk. We have not stopped working in some capacity from the demolition of destruction of the hit since Sunday morning. Luckily, all are safe in this area, but the landscape will be changed forever. I've been up into Houston, and the damage is widespread, not just the coastal areas. I have seen piles upon piles of the entire contents of peoples homes in their front yards in Clear Lake Shores, Nassau Bay, Kemah, and Seabrook, I live about 2 miles from these areas, but was spared. If I hadn't seen it I wouldn't believe it. Two cities have been completely wiped off the map, Gilchrist, and and all of the areas on the Bolivar Peninsula. Some areas of Houston and surrounding areas are disaster zones. Where will they start the reconstruction, it's overwhelming, there will be a shortage of all building supplies, and anything to do with construction.
I know, I'm exhausted, sleepy, have no energy, mentally and physically drained, scraped bruised, cut, tired of all of this mess, and want things to be normal again. And just looking around, I can't even imagine when that will be, it's heartbreaking. I want to be able to just run to the store, but can't, that is if their even open, they are still closing early. There are curfews in effect, power is still out for a lot of people, and temps are now rising.
I'm blessed beyond belief that I have no injuries, a home, food, power, water, and the rest of the niceties we are used to having. A lot of the stores and restaurants are starting to open, which helps everyones spirit to see.
When the power was finally turned on, most of the neighbors were out working in their yards, and everyone started jumping up and down, dropped their rakes and ran in the house and turned on the AC., yes, we are spoiled, and we all realize it, and can't imagine how all of these people are coping with not having a home to go to, my heart and prayers go out to all of you.
We will all be better after this, we have to, our neighborhood had get togethers every night, with big dinners from everyones food that was going to ruin from their freezers. We all realized that we are stronger than we think, and we will bounce back.
Cindy Bryant is the owner of Redesign Etc., Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialist Staging Your Home To Sell.
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I hope everything goes well for all affected. I didn't really think another Hurricane Andrew could happen. New Orleans was really an after affect from the levys but Ike, like Andrew....total devastation.
SO glad you are ok. Welcome back to AR & we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Glad to hear things are going well for you. Keep up the good spirits as they'll rub off onto others.
I'm glad you have lights again. We were in the dark for 4 days.
Cindy - it probably is good to do something finally that seems "normal" or "usual" for you after days of dealing with the after effects of the hurricane. I can't even imagine how difficult this type of thing would be to handle; you are not spoiled! We are ihere n California. Hope all starts going better for you and your family and friends. Welcome back to AR!
I just got my power on tonight at 8.30, it has been a week. Hope things go well for you---Bart
Cindy, Glad to hear you are doing okay. I'm amazed that there were so few deaths in Texas from the storm. That's wonderful that you have your power back. We do take our power for granted; don't we?
As you know we have lots of trees in Spring and they are down all over the place. We have had to drive under an electric line that is holding some trees up ever since Ike happened. We still don't have power yet and we heard a projection of Sept. 25th (Thank God for generators). Now the good news for me is that I'm visiting my daughter in New York City right now. I flew out on Wednesday and head back on Tuesday. I guess it was a good time to leave because my phone is almost eeery quiet.
Cindy, I am glad to hear you are okay. I know what a challenge these things can be living on the east coast of Florida. You are right, you will be stronger after this. Take care and keep going!
Cindy: It is nice to see you blogging again. I was worried when I had not seen your posts in awhile. I am glad you are safe... and just know, with the spunk and spirit you show, that you will come through this. Huggs to you.