My 26 days of Thanksgiving continues:
9. I am thankful today that Hurricane Ida is passing us by but pray for the Florida Panhandle and those in harm's way.
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This gratitude comes every time there is even a suggestion that a hurricane or tropical storm will be in our area. We were in the paths of Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne in 2004 and suffered damage to our home and property each time. Our pool screen was damaged, a storage shed destroyed, major roof damage to our home with leaks inside the house, debris was everywhere... The good thing was that so many people were helping each other in a variety of ways. Our church men were out that next morning repairing each other's roofs and picking up the debris. They were up on our roof sealing leaks and securing tarps. I was very upset but it was so comforting to see help come quickly.
This year and last we had major tree damage to our rental house. My brother who lives in Houston was directly in the path of Hurricane Ike last year and also had major damage to his home. Our insurance covered a lot of the damage but it seems that we drain our savings down each time a major storm comes through. Gone are the years when we ignored the warnings, now everyone is on alert and does the hurricane prep.
All the damage we have experienced was material, but the stress and work after a storm is substantial especially in the heat of the summer. Our power was out a total of 11 days for the three 2004 hurricanes. In some places i.e. Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina, there are deaths.
I will be praying for those in the Gulf of Mexico this week. I hope you are, too.
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