August 25th hurricane Harvey slammed our little town of
Rockport Texas. We have now returned to a damaged home and my forest is cut in
half, but grateful as many here returned to nothing.
Here's the rundown of our first few days. We boarded up, packed our bags, and the kids I headed up north. - Husband had to stay back on the hurricane committee. The house goodbye went something like this, "Goodbye we'll see you on the next episode of Fixer Upper."
We hunkered down in a hotel with other Aransas county
residents and tuned in to what was happening back home. As the day turned to
night, the strangers from our town now felt like family. Together we watched the kid's
schools, our homes, and the places we love being torn apart. And the gut wrenching texts of those that
stayed back. "Were putting socials on our arms in case we don't make
it." It was then a couple brought out their 300$ anniversary bottle of tequila.
I'm not a drinker, so had to be reminded how
to do a proper shot. Hehe ;-) In this moment we said goodbye to the way
things used to be and welcomed whatever our new life would soon be.
The
next few days we still didn't sleep much. We went to breakfast in our pj's just
like home and this brought comfort to our fuzzy minds. And we waited to hear
any news of loved ones, our homes, and friends. - My husband was safe
and staying with friends. People began to check out, some returning home
and others traveling to more long-term living arrangements. - AKA FEMA. Without power and water there was no reason for us to rush home yet. So began the
next adventure on our trek across Texas. Here's what we saw on Eagleview.
Before & After Pics - We are middle home
The amount of support we received on our trip was amazing. Especially, the complimentary hotel @ Staybridge Suites in College Station. And Booneville Animal Hospital for helping us out with our pup along the way. Gotta love those Aggies!
Gig'em!
And there's BIG book news - Coming
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