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:

Evacuation Files: Day One

KayTar:

Still sick
Shared couch bed with me
Talked in her sleep
Broke out in a rash
Thrilled to be staying in the hotel

BubTar:

Dying of boredom
Bouncing off the walls
Swam in the pool last night
Slept on air mattress, which is VERY exciting
Glad to be in the hotel when NOT in the room itself

Josh:

Watching the news
Slept on couch cushions on the floor
Entirely calm

Me:

Should be studying
Shared couch bed with KayTar who talked in her sleep LOUDLY
Anxious because we don't have quite enough of KayTar's meds and there are no local compounding pharmacies where we are. Because a few of my friends have homes in places that are likely to be hit and hit hard, possibly losing it all this weekend. Because we don't have flood insurance on the house. Because we might be without power at home for a while. Because I don't know what home will look like when the wind and water are done with it. Because the last time a hurricane like this hit was the year I was born and I have no idea what I should expect.

Regardless of all of those worries, all of the important things are here with me, safe in this hotel room, and at the end of the day that really is enough.



Photos from our last stay away from home, under much more pleasant circumstances

Update: The hotel told us to fill the tub with water in case the water is shut off. We will likely lose power tonight, too, so there might not be updates for a bit! THIS IS SO FUN! (not.not.not.)