Tuesday, September 23, 2008

We are HOME!

After 13 days, we are in our home again. With electricity. And cable. And internet connectivity. It is heavenly.

I have lots to write about. There are thoughts that have been trying to claw their way out of my brain for almost two weeks now, keeping me up at night while I turn them over in my mind. Writing--BLOGGING--has become such an important coping mechanism and processing tool for me, suddenly being without it at a time like this was strange. There is, of course, KayTar's progressive hearing loss and what that entails, as well as the decisions being made about surgeries and such, and I haven't had the time or space to really think it through. Unfortunately, tonight I don't have the energy or mental reserves to write anything of note. Tomorrow, she has a repeat hearing test to confirm the additional loss. I'm sure I'll have much more to say after that is said and done.

For now, though, I leave you with Evacuation Photos, then and now.

2005:





2008:



27 comments:

Chrissy said...

Welcome home!

I love the fairy wings. Great photo.

~aj~ said...

Oh Tar Family, how I've missed thee!

I bet coming home has never felt so good. So glad you are all home...safe and sound.

Chaotic Joy said...

Oh I am so relieved to find out you are back. I've been worried. Welcome home!

Angela Stockbridge said...

Glad you're ok. I'll be thinking about you, praying for you.

painted maypole said...

glad you are safely home!

Anonymous said...

Glad you are home.

Following the latest developments wit KayTar makes me very sad. Sending my deepest thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

I am sure you are LOVING be home! Nothing is better then sleeping in your own bed! Glad yall are all safe.
Ahhh the pictures! Look how your babies have grown up!!! They are adorable.

flutter said...

Hi babe!!!

carrie said...

So very happy to hear that!

AJsMom said...

Happy to hear that you had no major damage. One less thing you have to cope with. Welcome home!

InTheFastLane said...

Yeah!!! I hope you are able to get all those thoughts out soon. I am so glad you guys are back without major damage.

Becca said...

I've been thinking about you! Glad to hear you are home. That must feel so good, no matter what else you are dealing with. Good luck with the repeat hearing evaluation.

mommamia said...

Glad your home. Been thinking about you.

moplans said...

oh my! Welcome back! They are so cute but I am sure you are exausted

Ben and Bennie said...

I adore your little angels! One with wings and one without. It's good to have you "home."

angiesarman said...

welcome back! We've missed you!!!

Anonymous said...

Yay, you're back! So glad you're all safe and sound.

Gwen said...

Welcome home! It must be wonderful to finally be back in your own space. Take your time enjoying everything.

Janet said...

*waves*

hey you!

Amy Y said...

welcome home! So glad you're all safe...

Aliki2006 said...

Welcome home! What a great feeling it must be...

motherbumper said...

WELCOME HOME (so happy for all the amenities and how right and calming it must feel). Now I must go melt into those pics.

amanda said...

She makes a beautiful fairy. I think that might be my favorite photo of her, so far.

Lori at Spinning Yellow said...

There's no place like home. So glad you are back!

Mad said...

Welcome back home. Physically and virtually.

Woman in a Window said...

Let's hope those are the end of the evacuation photos...no more next year!

These ones are gorgeous though!

crazymumma said...

Welcome home, though I know that by the time I am typing this you have been home for days.