It's one in the morning and I find myself still up. Why? Too much to do with a storm coming up on us. We've been through this before with Rita, but by now the storm had already turned and we avoided a direct hit. This time, every projected path gets closer to us (on the dirty side), but don't worry, "If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.". So, to all our friends and family who may be worrying about us, know that we are prepared. I'm so grateful that we've followed the counsel of prophets and have food storage and our 72 hour kits. Taylor, Landon, & I made a "treat" run to the grocery store, and the cupboards there are bare. We've heard of people fighting over the bottled water & canned goods. Rest assured, we are set for food & water. Gas is becoming harder to find, but our tanks are full on both our cars (plus we've got 10 gallons of gas in our gas cans). The garage is cleaned out so that we can actually park the cars in it (any of you who've visited know that this was no small feat). In the morning when Mike gets up we'll reevaluate our situation and if needed, will board up the windows (already have the plywood, saved and numbered from Rita). My cousin Chelon graciously offered her home in Austin to us as shelter if we felt we needed to evacuate. Chelon, you are so sweet and appreciate it so much. I know we would have a ball. However, we aren't in the evacuation zone and feel that we need to follow the counsel of city officials to stay put. We need to keep the roads clear for those who really need to get north. We're going to bunker down and have our second "Hardy Hurricane Party". Regardless of whether or not the storm hits or makes a last minute turn, we are at peace and are ready. Schools are closed, Merichem is boarded up, and belive it or not Macy's is closed till futher notice, so for now we'll get as much computer time :), laundry, cleaning, etc., done as possible. I will update as soon as I can. Keep us in your prayers though, it couldn't hurt.
See you on the other side of the storm.
XOXO t
PS My only worry is that I'm going to lose all my fish that we caught and had shipped back from Alaska. If all comes to all, we party Hardy style; cook it all up and share with our friends and neighbors.
9/12 - An updateIt looks like it's going to be a direct hit. We've boarded up and are ready to go.
Mike and Landon working on the project together
Taylor making some last minute adjustments
Alright Ike, bring it! We're ready to go.
Mike and Landon working on the project together
7 comments:
have a hardy good time!! we will be praying for your safety...remember my doors are always open! the more chaos the better!! love you!
Stay safe in the storm and keep us posted. We are thinking about you guys
good to see you guys are ready. looks like it won't be too bad though (i guess that is all relative)! have fun during your family bonding time.
holy Cow thats scary. Im sure there is no need to woory you guys sound way prepared. Good luck with everyhting. We miss ya.
Kim called me with the no power but ok update yesterday, but I would remind you of all the good people who have died in the scriptures with the promise that they would be a witness to the bad people and stuff...thank heavens our perspective is eternal and not just here. It was the hottest day of the year here today and I got a flat tire on the way to family home evening with a bunch of old empty nesters. As I swweated I thought of your "family bonding time"...may it be as short and least sweaty as possible...nothing worse than hot sweaty and smelling like fish...YUK...unless it's "yiked by Ike"...guess that is the up side. Really love you and so glad I am not there! Try to move to Tennessee, pleeezeee.
I knew you would be prepared. I hope all is well with you and your cute family and that everything returns to normal soon.
Hoping for another update soon!
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