Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Close Only Counts in Hand Grenades and Horse Shoes

We have come so close to so many things. We came close to getting to the movie on time this last weekend with Chase, but then it turns out we missed that by mere minutes. We came close to having a clean house, but having a three year old pretty much means that just isn't going to happen. We came close to starting swim class this week, but due to damage it was canceled until November. We came close to having another child, in fact we came close to having two more children, but then they went to heaven. We came close to escaping Ike with no damage, but then we got the phone call that our Running Bear house does have roof damage and now there's a leak. Close, so very close.

**I am grateful for
1) Texas will recover, the coast will rebuild, and everyone will be OK.
2) We have a cool/dry front coming.... goodbye humidity (for a day or two anyway)
3) Two more days until the weekend
4) Chase is slowly getting back on schedule
5) We have electricity again, it only took 8 days!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Eight days with out electricity! Yikes. I'm glad things are looking up.

Stephanie said...

Glad you got electricity! Hope your dreams become reality soon!

Anonymous said...

Eight(8!!!) days without electricity! Wow--I can't being to imagine. You sound very resilient about the whole thing. Sorry to hear that there was more damage to your property than originally thought--hope all the repairs come along smoothly. Your big picture perspective is very inspiring. I am sure keeping you in my prayers and hoping this holiday season is special and that January brings you many, many, many wonderful blessings!
Warmly,
Courtney