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I have survived....
09/24/2008 07:42 p.m.
I'm now on day 12 without power at home. I've now been told that it may be as late as September 28th before I get electricity at home... that would be 15 days without electricity!

We don't have gas at my house, so NO way of cooking inside and NO hot water! We were able to borrow a propane cook stove yesterday so we can heat up some things outside, but not much. I'm so sick of fast food and canned foods I could scream!

I did really well for the first week or so... I was able to make it through the week when we were told we would have power by the 22nd, then when they pushed it to the 25th, well I thought "it's getting kind of gross now with the dirty clothes piling up, but we can do it and I'll catch up on the weekend"... but now.... sheesh. I've been washing about a load a day in a wash tub in the back yard and hanging them up to dry, but can't do it now because I'm back at work.

Taking care of a baby with no power has been VERY tough! When I saw the newest forecast on our power this morning.... well I still just want to sit here and cry! We're virtually helpless, and there has been no spraying in the area to kill off the mosquitos and they are about to suck us all dry!

There are some people in this world that I really don't care for, but I don't think I would wish this on them... and because I don't have significant home damage, I can't get any relief... FEMA has pulled out of our area, even though there are large portions in my area still without power and therefore no means of keeping food cold or cooking, etc.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to sound like a whiner and complainer, but I don't know what to do anymore, and I don't know how much longer we are going to be expected to live in these conditions.
I am currently Gloomy

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Posted by Mara Meade on 09/24/08 at 08:13 PM

Oh whew. You made it through. I've been watching for you on site. I can't imagine this, especially with a baby and I KNOW the heat and humidity is absolutely awful. Just know you've got a community here that cares about you. Lovelove,mara

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Posted by Alison McKenzie on 09/25/08 at 01:50 AM

Oh man, Cath. I'm so sorry it's so difficult right now. I'll say some extra prayers for you and yours. Wishing all the love and protectiveness I feel for you right now could make a difference!!!

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