I sure was happy when the lamp on the morning table came on yesterday. Within moments, I had a load of laundry going and I started washing dishes, soon after. Kyle cooked on the grill as we had planned, but I made the vegetables on the stove. I cleared the kitchen table of batteries candles and oil lamps. It felt good to turn the water on and there it was! When the sun set, there was the joy of light.
Everyone was so happy in the community and the phone was ringing steadily. It was a happy time and we were all in good spirits. It felt like a holiday . At night when the darkness fell, I looked out just to see the lights shining from the neighbors windows and it was beautiful.
Christopher Robin brought his little friend for dinner again. I fed him and sat quietly while he ate. I did not stir, but spoke gently. It is a talkative kitten. He was almost persuaded by Christopher Robin to come in, but changed his mind after a peek.
Wednesday Morning
Since school was out, I left early this morning for Elizabeth City. Jenny had been asking me to come for several days, but I just couldn’t leave the boys stranded without electricity. I am very limited in my abilities, but I am resourceful and it takes that when things change up. The drive north was beautiful though if I say, I have spent the last month “in a fog”, I wouldn’t be far off from the truth. When the fog lifted, the sky was as blue as it has ever been. Flat, thin clouds , way above the horizon made for a pretty sky to drive beneath.
The morning was so especially nice, that I took Lyla for a stroll within an hour of my arrival. Elizabeth City is full of rabbits as I have mentioned before. There are also a lot of magnolia trees. The woods and yards are full of them, I noticed, as we walked. There are also songbirds and friendly people. A lot of the streets have standing water from the beautiful Pasquotank river.
Wednesday Evening
Jenny said there was limited food in the grocery store. I had not thought of that, being I stock pile at the rabbit patch. We managed a good meal anyway and afterwards, I called my parents and then the boys. I reminded Christian to put food out for the kitten.
The moon was almost full, when I went out later. It was the color of butter and the sky was black. What a peculiar week, I thought. On Friday, we all just knew we would have a rainy weekend.
So good to hear from you again, Michelle. So sweet that Christopher has adopted a friend and brings it home. I love your descriptions. Michelle. Let me know the next weekend you come to E. City to watch Lyla so I can walk and enjoy the rabbits and magnolias with you both!
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I will am here now for a few days! I hope you all fared well through the storm-if you read my account. you know what a mess it was for us! I love you!
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It never hurts to be reminded of some of the things we take for granted, does it? As long as it is only temporary, of course!
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you are right! thank you!
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So glad your power is back on! It is so wonderful when that finally happens!
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oh yes-it was just wonderful and having water made such a difference! Thank you!
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I am glad you have your power back! It is kind of exciting without it but if it lingers too long then not so exciting anymore.
I don’t think I would be good in a city without power. I am so used to the country when that type of thing happens. We hook up the camp stove to the propane tank, haul out the lanterns and journey to the pantry for food.
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How true for country dwellers! We have bathed outside if needed! in darkness or in edges of woods-no one knew but we felt better!
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Aaaahhh the country life is good!
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Seems like light is such a gift when we’ve been without it for awhile. 🙂
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oh my yes!! but water was the best thing to have again! thank you always jessica-I love to read your comments! They mean so much!
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oh my yes and a lack of water stops a lot of things!
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True! We have a cabin we go to. No running water and an outhouse!
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