I apologize for not updating sooner. I think that the week was just so much, and there was so much updating by verbal words, that I couldn't bring myself to type also. Here's the scoop.
Ike roared through our area, but to our east... which meant we got the much less destructive side (which does seem like an oxy moron when it comes to hurricanes doesn't it?). We thank everyone who prayed... in the end we needed them!
On Saturday, we got a report that our neighbors carport blew onto our roof. From the first reports from my father-in-law (which were given to him by his brother), it appeared that parts of the carport might have actually impaled our roof. Mark and I prepared ourselves to not have a home to go back to, all the while praying that it wasn't as bad as it seemed.
Throughout the day, we continued hearing reports... better and better! As it turns out, not even a single shingle was missing, damaged, or scratched. The parts that fell on our roof were so heavy that Mark's brother could not remove them himself (and he's not a puny guy, people!). Amazing. Thank you, Lord!
So, yes, we have a home. Our fence is damaged in one spot and we have limbs everywhere. Power has not been restored but we are thankful for running water. Our family has been able to take care of our freezers so we haven't lost too much food. We'll be headed home today to assess the damage and begin clean-up. More than likely, it'll be awhile before power is back on, so we'll be at Mark's parent's house.
Please continue to pray for the Houston and Galveston areas. People have lost their homes and lives. And it's becoming a scary places at times with looting and people losing their minds. Pray for peace, patience, and that things will return to semi-normal soon.
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