Ike not Nice Duo

Yep here we are, or almost, and this is the second part of Ike. As he keeps moving north he will add to my Chicago Son's grief.

As I type this I hear the wind, the rain pelting and know that this destructive mass is not done. My heart aches for my Houston Son who has abandoned his home to go to Dallas where they have electricity. The roof and water damage to his home is pretty extensive and the smell and possible mold growth made him decide he couldn't stay.
He took a risk leaving, his "job" wanted him there to do something with the store I presume either be security or find a way to sell. I told him not going to happen and it shouldn't have to be his responsibility, even as a manager. His daughters lives are more important than anything he does for a living. He told me that last night was the most horrific night he has ever spent in his life. He didn't know how I have managed to live through some of the disasters I have had. What he will learn is that this will hurt for a while, and even though it is only things, they are the things that you have worked for and accumulated and grown attached to. They hold some memories for you and something else took control of even that much of your life and threatened you. You also realize if it can damage your home, it could have damaged your life, and you could have lost much more than just things.

My Chicago Son is busy making runoff ditches around his home to hopefully keep him from facing much the same problem of water taking over his existence.

Life is not fair, and what can happen from nature is just as devastating to a person as what we do to ourselves. I know many of those that live in Houston are experiencing this "grief" and post traumatic stress. It will take them time to adjust and recoup their strength to go back to everyday living.

Now my children are worried about me, I am getting calls from them asking me if I'm ok, they know this storm was deadly. I have lived through much trauma and grief in my life and I know that time is the savior and the enemy. I thank God that my children are safe and know that time will help them recover again.

Well tomorrow is another day, and Ike will pass and leave his mark on many lives, but I am thankful that right now he has not taken from me what is most precious to me in my life, my children and grandchildren. And just so you know God, I'm not finished yet, I still have a few more things left to accomplish, so don't rush me too much, I need to do a good job :)