And while the storm came and went in less than a day, her effects are still lingering and likely will, for a very long time.
Some observations:
- Hurricane Gloria was fun. Because I was 10.
- Hurricane Irene is an adventure for my kids, who are 3 & 5, and have never experienced "no tv" never mind no lights or no cold food.
- People surprise you. We know when to step up for each other. We can be reminded of what's important.
- No one should have to live without electricity for 4+ days, not when it's not a planned camping vacation - and even then, you have running water.
- We may have to cancel Jaybor Day.
- My neighborhood is awesome. I don't know how we wound up in Hebron but you can't pick a better town to raise a family. Especially if you're lucky enough to live in The Heights.
- Q is one of the toughest cookies out there. I saw her broken bones moving around under her skin and she was holding it together like a soldier.
- My husband's life of luxurious hotel rooms and restaurant meals is not nearly as luxurious as I once thought it was.
- Looking forward to planning our 1st Annual Hurricane Irene Reunion Party for the 'hood - it can't only be when the power's out that we all walk around and mingle.
- Realizing that Jody and her kids are our family, even though we always knew it.
- Mother Nature, in all her glory, is a force to be reckoned with. And I reckon she kicked our ass.
- Hotels are for vacations... relaxing, prepared and budgeted-for vacations.
- The pool water is fine for flushing and washing dishes but you can't drink it.
- My husband's preparation for this storm was legendary.
- Cleaning up the yard, smelling the fresh mow and the burning branches, grilling and sitting at night with AM radio by candlelight have never sounded so good. I can't wait to go home.
- That said, the Hyatt has treated us better than well and I would look for this place on any vacation I planned and looked forward to!
