Well, we SURVIVED HURRICANE IRENE!!! We lost a few trees, a bunch of shingles that will require some repair, and a bazillion limbs. We were even blessed when it came to the electricity going out! We had power all of Friday night even though we had a ton of wind and rain. Saturday morning we had breakfast (thanks Mom!), and then the power went out. We were able to open some windows and let the hurricane force winds cool the house, it was actually pretty nice. As the day turned to evening we were forced to light candles and bring out the flashlights. We were debating where we should all sleep when all of a sudden "THERE WAS LIGHT AND IT WAS GOOD!" We were so thankful! This storm could have been so much worse for us had it not weakened slightly before making landfall. That pine tree could have uprooted and landed on the house instead of breaking off near the base and landing only a few feet from the front porch. We could still be without power like so many around us. We could be replacing a roof instead of a few shingles. Thank you Lord for watching over us. We praise you in this storm.
On the adoption front: nothing new to report this week, still waiting. Although I did think a few times that having an infant home during the hurricane with no power would have been a bit stressful! Maybe that was part of God's plan. Also, it is currently between 100 and 110 degrees in San Antonio, where our adoption agency is located. Have I mentioned how much I despise being hot?? Well if not, for the record, I LOATHE being hot! So, maybe this is part of God's plan also. Hmm, I hear San Antonio is nice in the Fall!
This Thursday (if not before) a baby boy will be born to a young girl. Baby boy's adoptive family will be there to welcome him into this world. They have been waiting for this moment for so very long. They have put much thought into some special items for the birth mom, things she can use while in the hospital. Please pray for all those involved with this adoption. Also, this sweet family is also working with our agency, it has been a blessing to get to know her through email, blog, and facebook. We are already talking about meeting when we travel to SA for our baby's birth. Oh happy day! Thank you Lord for putting these special people in our lives.
And here are a few pics of the remnants of Hurricane Irene:
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| Pine Tree that landed just a few feet from the front porch! |
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| Our dog Cooper was ready for the Hurricane! |
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| Pond across the road (has been bone dry all Summer! |
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| Poor old tree! |
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| Look closely, see the gray spot in the middle, that's our house. You can usually have a clear view of the house from this spot. TREES!! |
I can't believe y'all are getting pelted with all those storms! I am glad you are okay. You are so sweet to have asked for prayer for us. We felt it that day! I can't wait until you and your husband come to SA to get your baby and we finally get to meet!
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