Umm... worst weekend EVER?!


Monday, July 2, 2012


So remember when I said this was the hardest thing I had ever done? Yeah, scratch that. Here's the low-down of how to become a real tough pioneer woman {minus the bonnet, petticoat, oxen, pushing a handcart thing. Ok, so I was nothing like a pioneer woman, but I definitely blazed new trails for myself this weekend}. 

Jared left for Argentina on Friday afternoon for two weeks. I thought that was going to be hard. That night I got my lonely self into bed when seriously in 0.00025 seconds hurricane winds started beating at the window. Like, massive hurling winds. Then the downpour started, followed by horrendous claps of thunder and huge lightning bolts that only Hercules could have thrown down. IT. WAS. SO. SCARY. Looking out the windows I could hear branches cracking, breaking off and tumbling, but I couldn't see where. I just prayed that they stayed off our roof and out of our car. It lasted for maybe an hr and then the power went out. And then I lost cell reception. And I got more terrified. I hardly slept that night and in the morning the damage was unbelievable. 

I think I saw 6 cars total that had branches smashing them to the ground, thousands of trees that had been severed and some uprooted. Power was out in our whole surrounding area and gas stations were out, too. I kicked into survivor mode. Our lovely neighbors brought us over some ice so I could keep some perishables from perishing. I drove out of our town a bit to a place where I was able to get reception and call my parents and in-laws. My battery was on its last leg. I had less than a quarter tank of gas. The heat index was over 100 with humidity. It was literally h - e - double hockey sticks. 

I busted out our emergency preparedness stuff and realized that I was really unprepared after all. I got out our bunsen stove to try and cook some pancakes and eggs, but realized we must be missing a part and couldn't get that thing going. Our appt reached a high of 89. I was sweating and full of tears. However, Evelyn was FANTASTIC! I couldn't have asked for a better companion. I was so impressed with how she dealt with it all. My body just quickly reached its max exertion level after carrying a toddler around all day in the heat with a growing belly and aching back. Physically, it was grueling. This lasted for two long days.

BUT, the wonderful part was the love we felt from friends. So many people stopped by to check on us, offered meals and a place to stay for the night. I was overwhelmed with gratitude. If there are take away points from all of this it is a) never let your husband leave the country in case there is a freak storm b) be better prepared and c) great friends are lifesavers. Cherish them! 

This morning our power was restored after 48hrs + of no electricity and things have quickly gone back to normal. Except for the whole pregnant thing. I think baby boy has turned and keeps kicking my ribs. I have never felt so sore or pregnant. 11 more weeks! Gah! 

**I feel almost naked posting a post with no photos. Photos are like clothing that keep your words looking pretty and not so barren, but I was honestly in such a different state of mind the past 3 days that taking pics hardly seemed pertinent.

27 comments:

  1. ok this is terrible. i hope everything is ok now. wishing you a better weekend. and much love!

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  2. So glad you ladies are alright and make it through the storm. Here's to hoping you have a better week :)

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  3. well so glad you guys are safe! and heres to getting better prepared for the future.

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  4. How scary!! I'm glad to hear you are all ok, and things are getting back to normal for you!

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  5. Yikes, what a terrible ordeal! I'm glad your power is back on, and hopefully you are feeling a little better now. That sounds so scary. Especially by yourself. Good for you!

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  6. Did she sleep through it? Sounds like it, so at least you didn't have to deal with a screaming toddler all night too. :) Glad everything was fine for you two.
    I'm not as prepared food storage wise as I'd like right now but I do make sure I always fill up on gas once I reach half tank. Just in case we need to book it out of town. haha

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  7. That sounds like crazy scary weekend! I am glad you all are okay!

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  8. Same storm since I live in that area!! Ridiculously scary. Trees down everywhere. So glad all is well and power is back :) What a blessing

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  9. Glad you guys are safe and well. I can't imagine being alone when that storm was going on!I think us people in IN got that bad storm first(maybe not but I think so) and it was scary! Only about an hour from here the wind reached 91 mph which is like a category 1 hurricane. There is so much damage everywhere from it. We luckily still have our power but lots of people nearby still are without.

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  10. Kendra, this is such nightmare:( I am so sorry you had to go through this.. alone... I would have been terrified! I am so glad you have friends and family who can help and support you! We are truly blessed:)

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  11. Wow, you poor poor woman. I'm so glad your little girl was an angel through it all and that you have power back. So sorry you had to go through that!

    - Sarah
    agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  12. Oh man! I've been thinking about you the past few days, but didn't realize that you were one of the many with no power. I wish that I could have been there to help! You are strong! You did it! Lots of love and continued prayers while you (single) soldier on!
    Sarah

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  13. Seriously, that storm was so scary.

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  14. Sounds awful! Glad everything's okay and you have your power back. We've been thinking about you and little Ev the past few days! Love ya!

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  15. Wow that does indeed sound horrible! I'm glad it's over for you!

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  16. That sounds scary! But look at the bright side of it all: you made it through, you learned something, you, Ev and the baby are ok and lots of people love you! Hope you'll have a better week!

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  17. Glad you're ok! The storms were scary in PA and I was a total baby about it. But hail on a newly installed window air conditioner sounds very bad late at night!

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  18. So glad you are alright! That is scary!!!
    Will continue to pray for your and your sweet family :)
    Check out my new bloggy look... a sweet friend helped me with a new header and button :)
    Have a wonderful day! Try to stay cool..
    Blessings to you friend,
    Maggie

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  19. Oh friend, I can't even imagine being home alone through this, you are a super mom! I bet the silver lining in this whole thing is knowing that you can tackle anything. You were on my heart the entire time, so happy you were able to stay with some friends.

    PS I was just telling Scott we need a better emergency kit, we barely had any candles, bottle water or batteries.
    xo

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  20. That sounds like no fun. 48+ hours with no power? That's crazy! Sounds like you handled it like a champ! I have been following your blog for about a month now, just saying hi!

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  21. oh my how scary and stressful.

    but it sounds like you handled it really well--and good friends are always such a big help :)

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  22. I couldnt imagine 48+ with no power and little one. And being preggo. Thank god you have good friends around you.

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  23. oh girl, what a crazy weekend...not sure how you survived! so thankful for friendly neighbors!

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  24. You poor poor girl, I would have been a complete mess. Glad to hear little miss was a angel for you!!!

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  25. I'm glad you're ok! That would have freaked me out!!!

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  26. that sounds so scary! you are seriously brave and practically superwoman! doing all of that alone is one thing... alone and pregnant, another... and still, alone, pregnant and with a toddler- yeah, you're superwoman!

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