Did I mention hurricane Irma is coming? Two words can sum my
entire week up- hurricane prep. I think I've checked the weather app a billion times, because the projectd the path of this storm is always changing…that Irma, she’s a tricky one.
current projected path
current projected path
Its consumed all of our to do lists, thoughts, texts, prayers, conversations with friends, family, etc. Speaking of which, Katressa, Michelle, Meredith, Annie, Collin, thanks for checking up on me and having having my back:)
Gainesville has become a zoo (aka a major evacuation zone
for half the state of Florida). My friend has her cousin from Miami and five of his friends at her house! Our stake was also asked to take in hurricane refugees (institutes kids from Ft. Lauderdale), which we were willing to do, but so far haven't been needed. Everyone needs our bottled water, gas, bread
etc. Luckily I keep a bunch of bottled water on hand (and refilled our supply weeks ago because of hurricane season) so I haven't had to pull hair or throw any punches in order to get it. I also have food storage so I was feeling pretty good about my situation- mostly just feeling grateful to be a member of the church that stresses preparation though.
Water, bread, gas. All are commodities this week.
Now about the actual storm-
Initially James was supposed to be working a 24 hour call shift (Sun morning to Monday morning) at the VA during the hurricane. I got really mad at him for not even attempting to switch shifts...I figured there are plenty of residents who's families have evacuated, or who don't have little ones who need them. Ricky, the scheduling lady talked to him and he didn't even ask because he loves being "Mr. Willing!" A definite strength, but a weakness in this situation I believe.
So anyway, after fighting about that, we decided I'd stay at the VA with him while he works, (apparently they allow that for the worker's families) which I felt fine about. The only problem was bringing all my emergency supply stuff with me would be a big pain. Also, I may get stuck there, which would be obnoxious with 4 riled up kids. Just a few minor kinks to work through.
Eventually though, he found someone who was willing and happy to switch him shifts. So, we'll all be home during this crazy storm and I'm pretty grateful!!!
I'm sooo ready to be over and done with this! This waiting game and the unknown is exhausting. It might kill me if the hurricane doesn't. So let the painfully tedious countdown begin...
33 hours, 45 min, 8 seconds
