Well, I managed to get some sleep last night. Not much, really. I fell asleep after 3, inbetween gusts of wind creaking the trees in the yard. Without school or work, I slept "in", waking up just before 9. Somehow, I don't feel rested though. I was relieved to get through the night, because as well all know, dangerous, evil things always happen in the dead of night.
I check for updates this morning, only to find that Hurricane Sandy must in fact want to check out the Jersey Shore. Over those few hours I slept "she" make a left turn headed straight for the shore. My stomach lurched when I saw that. To think we would escape once again? Naive at best. Outside, it looks like no more than a windy storm. We get them in the spring and in the fall, typically causing some minor problems, but never real serious.
A strong gust blows every 30 seconds or so, rattling the house and giving an occasional flicker of lights. Sadly, this is going to be the norm for the next 10-11 hours, with Sandy expected to make landfall sometime after 8pm. Yep, Sandy is headed for us in the dead of night. As much as I'd like to take a little night-time tonic, to help me sleep, the idea of being unalert when she arrives is discomforting as well. And to think I was feeling "anxious" yesterday.
It is a ghost town, as most stores are closed. Employees of emergency services the only ones allowed on the roads. Even though she hasn't arrived yet, Hurricane Sandy has already taken its toll on much of the shore, with areas flooding and historic places such as Atlantic City are losing its boardwalk.
Well, power dipped so headed off for now...
Stay Safe!
If you are local, check out news on Jersey Shore Hurricane News, a facebook page started last year for updates about Hurricane Irene. Invaluable source! http://www.facebook.com/#!/JerseyShoreHurricaneNews
Blessings!
Joy
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy at the Jersey Shore
As Hurricane Sandy looms, friends and family have been forced to evacuate. Our children will not be headed to school before Wednesday and now we just wait.
At just past Midnight, October 29, 2012 we listen to the endless streams of reports coming from neighboring states, and counties. I live a few miles inland, and so will not need to evacuate. However, many of our friends are in areas that are closer to the bays, rivers and Atlantic Ocean and they have been uprooted from their homes, not knowing what will happen next.
Local shelters have been set up throughout the state. And, as we watching a live stream from the news channel, there is an eerie feeling as we see places like Grand Central Terminal, in New York shut down without a single soul present. In our local area, major roadways, ones that typically are crowded will be silent this coming Monday morning. Stores, schools, everything completely cut off until Hurricane Sandy unleashes her wrath on the area.
An ironic thought came to mind tonight... what if this was happening next week? What if this was happening on Election Day? What would that do to people? Would it sway their thoughts? Hmmm...
The winds bustle now. On and off throughout the day and now into the night. With each 30+ mile an hour gust of wind, my stomach flips, wondering if a crash will follow. And, knowing that these "breezes" will weaken trees, power lines, structures... well before the true winds come... it is very unnerving.
I am a person of Faith and know God is in control. But, I am human, and not having any control lets fear creep in and nudge at my faith. Last year, Hurricane Irene was scary, but we were blessed in that we didn't lose power or suffer much damage except for downed foliage. Am I foolish to hope that this time, despite the colorful maps pointing Sandy to our doorstep, we will make it through once again?
Yes, I have taken the time to tell people that I love them. I am grateful for the opportunity to do so, when in most cases, those moments are not made available. Friends since childhood, distance relatives, close relatives... even online friends who I've never met, but cherish them dearly. There is no time like the present.
Be safe my friends. Pray for those in the path of Sandy.
I Love You! Thank You for being a part of my life.
When the tides recede, I will see you again.
<3
~Joy~
#njsandy
At just past Midnight, October 29, 2012 we listen to the endless streams of reports coming from neighboring states, and counties. I live a few miles inland, and so will not need to evacuate. However, many of our friends are in areas that are closer to the bays, rivers and Atlantic Ocean and they have been uprooted from their homes, not knowing what will happen next.
Local shelters have been set up throughout the state. And, as we watching a live stream from the news channel, there is an eerie feeling as we see places like Grand Central Terminal, in New York shut down without a single soul present. In our local area, major roadways, ones that typically are crowded will be silent this coming Monday morning. Stores, schools, everything completely cut off until Hurricane Sandy unleashes her wrath on the area.
An ironic thought came to mind tonight... what if this was happening next week? What if this was happening on Election Day? What would that do to people? Would it sway their thoughts? Hmmm...
The winds bustle now. On and off throughout the day and now into the night. With each 30+ mile an hour gust of wind, my stomach flips, wondering if a crash will follow. And, knowing that these "breezes" will weaken trees, power lines, structures... well before the true winds come... it is very unnerving.
I am a person of Faith and know God is in control. But, I am human, and not having any control lets fear creep in and nudge at my faith. Last year, Hurricane Irene was scary, but we were blessed in that we didn't lose power or suffer much damage except for downed foliage. Am I foolish to hope that this time, despite the colorful maps pointing Sandy to our doorstep, we will make it through once again?
Yes, I have taken the time to tell people that I love them. I am grateful for the opportunity to do so, when in most cases, those moments are not made available. Friends since childhood, distance relatives, close relatives... even online friends who I've never met, but cherish them dearly. There is no time like the present.
Be safe my friends. Pray for those in the path of Sandy.
I Love You! Thank You for being a part of my life.
When the tides recede, I will see you again.
<3
~Joy~
#njsandy
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