Texas Gardening: Hurricane Ike Check-in List, 0 by maggiemoo

maggiemoo wrote:
Wow, it's hard to figure out where to post! Just got elec last night, got the internet put back together today. Lots of limbs and "tree trash" and the garden was beaten up a little, but all is well. Lots and LOTS of trees down all around here, on my street they all just missed houses, just missed cars, just missed fences. Did have some across the street and one took down power lines (good thing the power lines were dead), but still we were all very blessed!

We are all truly thankful for the cool, dry air that arrived Sunday eve, making it possible to leave windows open at night and to function comfortably during the day. Phone & cell service was severely spotty, much better now but still a challenge sometimes. Lots of thoughts to express, but too long to fit here, mainly thankfulness.

I went to Houston yesterday to spend the day with my grandgirl - thank heaven gas is more available. They had elec & water back by Monday, so I was glad to take a hot shower and wash my hair, but there was no internet to be had. It was so good to return home to electricity!

There are still sooooo many folks without power, and the weather is turning warmer and more humid. My heart goes out to all those people and I pray for a quick recovery. Thanks to all who have been watching and praying for your Texas and Louisiana gardening siblings, it's good to be back!

Proof that Ike can beat us up a little but not beat us down: rain lillies.