Hurrication Dorian

Hurricane Dorian has come and the winds and rains are continuing but the most of the storm is gone. Thankfully we are safe! We waited for several days for the storm and even made the joke that nothing is slower than Dorian except Dylan (even in alphabetical order). Walking the trails and finding rocks also mean talking and spending time with my girl. Chris walked too one of the afternoons.. Also Ashleigh has been able to spend time with friends. This morning in our prayer Ash was thankful for a beautiful day. Beautiful was questioned ,  but yes- even through the storm we were able to see beauty. We talked about how breathing, being together, wind and rain, and such bring beauty.  Our family has been able to spend time together and  each spend time alone as well- whether it be studying or reading or reading and studying or putting lights in the Jeep. We have had breakfast each morning together, spent time watching movies, and playing games. Chris and Austin made a tin can robot. It actually walks too. Its strawlike arms enable it to do all kind of things- the Dab, a heart , or just out. The google eyes wiggle. Chompers is unsure if it, but that’s ok. Ashleigh went for a walk complete with her rain boots and rain jacket. Popcorn, pralines, and peanut brittle (the last two from an outing downtown over the weekend prior to this one) have been treats. Laundry is complete except for what we wore today  This includes the blankets we enjoy. We lost power this morning but it came back on shortly after it left. We have had power the rest of the day. We have lost some shingles but nothing like many neighbors or that can’t easily be replaced. Chris drove around and assessed the damage of trees and such. He was needing to get out so he drove to the neighborhood he is working in currently. He also worked on the blue rocket. Actually he is making a center console for it. All in all we aren’t going stir crazy! Prayers for those in the path of destruction and the coming days ahead as we look past Dorian.  The little break was unexpected and a little earlier this year, but spending quality time with all of us is always a treat!