Saturday, August 27, 2011

Awaiting Hurricane Irene...

Okay... sometimes life gets a little scary. As I write this, at the Cabin, I sit and watch Hurricane Irene unfold on the news. Yesterday, the hubby and I returned (briefly) to New Jersey to pick up our cat and secure the house as best we could. As we drove up the Garden State Parkway, we both commented that the scene before us was reminiscent of a disaster movie... the road was bumper to bumper with cars, all evacuating the Jersey Shore. We turned on the local radio station and heard that a mandatory evacuation had been called in our little town... by 9 a.m. Saturday morning, all residents had to leave their homes... This is when the panic set in... even if we wanted to return to our home, we now had to wait until the township gives us the all-clear. Our plan to call the neighbours to check up on our little home also fell to the wayside...


So now, we sit and wait. Pray that the winds leave the huge trees that stand next to our house intact (the irony here, is that we had just contracted a guy last week to cut them back in the upcoming week... I guess nature might help us with that!)... Wait to see whether our roof (already a little leaky) stays on.... wait to see whether the windows which we only had put in 2 weeks ago are still there.... but more importantly, we pray that the water levels they keep talking about are over-exaggerated, and our poor little house stays dry...


I calm my eldest daughters fears, and tell her that her toys will be there when we return.... the hubby calms my fears and tells me it will all be okay... I sense his anxiety, as he nervously paces around.... and pray that he is right...


So, my dears, I try to be upbeat here, but I'm scared... I take comfort that we are all safe here in the Cabin... and everyone tells me that this is what matters... I know this is true... but I do so love my little home...
Take care all.
Lx

27 comments:

  1. Hope and pray it isn't too bad. Glad you are safe. The toys can be replaced but I am sure that is a big concern to a little one. Worried about
    New York. Maybe insurance will help with the leaky roof after the storm. We have a leaky one as well.
    Good luck. (((((HUGS))))

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  2. Hugs x
    I can not imagine how scared you must be right now but i want to let you know that you,your hubby,your babies and your home will be in my prayers,
    Love to you x

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  3. What a frightening experience. While we know in reality that if you are all safe, we can really be happy about that . . . we love our homes, we invest in them, have our memories there, raise our kids, and yes, house our toys.

    I will join you in praying your little house is safe and sound.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  4. Of course you love your home. I pray that everything will be intact when you get back there. Glad that at least you are all safe where you are now.

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  5. Golly, my thoughts are with you and i hope that you all keep safe and well and that your home is there when you get back, i know in the short time i've been following how much you love it. Let us know how you are. Peace be with you all x

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  6. Gosh I have only just realised how serious the threat is and how many hVe been evacuated. Must be really frightening so I don't blame you for feeling anxious and unsettled. Fingers crossed I am thinking of you and all those affected. Lou x

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  7. Thinking of you and hoping for the best. Hugs

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  8. It is a scary thing to not know what is going on. I hope that all goes well for you and your home :)

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  9. We're keeping our fingers crossed here, for you.
    I can absolutely understand the worry and that it's scary.
    Take care!

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  10. So glad you and the kiddies are safe!!

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  11. I'm praying for all of us in the path of Irene, we are all hunkered down here too in MD waiting is the worst part! This is the first weekend in a long time that I can't wait for it to be over.... Praying all is well with your home,
    xo,
    Lulu

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  12. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of, and praying for, you. It must be so difficult over there right now...

    Here's a BIG hug from over the pond. *squeeze*

    Sarahx

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  13. Reading this brings it home how serious this threat is and how scary it must be. I hope and pray that you and your home are safe x

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  14. You and your family are in my thoughts. I know how utterly terrifying it must be to be someplace else and wonder.
    Brenda

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  15. Thinking of you all and praying everything will be well.
    Lots of love
    xxx

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  16. Oh, how terribly frightening. My heart feels for you all, I know I'd find it so difficult to leave my home in such a situation. Praying all will be okay for you x

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  17. I have been really attached to my houses in the past too - it must feel like leaving one of your children behind to fend for itself. I am glad you & your family are safe and will be in my prayers. Keep us updated :)

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  18. My prayers, thoughts and positive energy are for you right now. I hope to hear good news in a little while.

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  19. Thoughts and prayers are being sent to you today... stay hunkered down in your safe cabin and try to take your mind off of it. it is a frightening thing. We're in RI, and we're getting hit today. I am a nervous wreck. They haven't evacuated our neighborhood but we're coastal so the storm surge is the thing that frightens me the most, too.

    Hurricane season is the only time living by the sea is not desirable!!

    Stay safe!

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  20. Hi lovely lady.
    Im so Happy you are all Ok..
    XXOO Diane

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  21. The very best wishes and thoughts go to you and your family. I hope that you guys on the east coast of America all remain well. xxx

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  22. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you and your home stay safe x

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  23. I'm glad to read that you are away from the danger Laura, but I know what you mean about your home. We were in New Zealand and the beginning of the year when the floods hit Queensland and I was a complete mixed bag of emotions. Glad we were safe, but thinking about everything that was going on out of my control.
    Hope that everything has now settled and your house wasn't damaged in any way.
    take care,
    x

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  24. Hey Laura, so glad you and your family are safe...I hope your house is not flooded and that you can return home soon! Robxx

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  25. Oh Laura, I do hope you are okay - it most be very frightening at the moment for you, I hope when you return to your lovely home that all is as you left it. Take care and will be thinking of you.
    Jillx

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  26. I have just found your blog today and have become a follower. I hope all is well when you return home x

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  27. I hope that your house stayed intact, and that your family is safe and happy back at home. I pray for all my blogging friends out there who were affected by this Hurricane. Best wishes go out to you all!

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