It's been so long since I've update my blog here that most of the people who read it have probably forgotten all about it. But I wanted to update those of you who are left on our most recent adventure.
About 10 days ago we had some very strong winds come through the area and another tree was blown down on power lines on our property. Unlike the last time this happened, we had some damage occur and power outage. At 12:30 a.m. Chad and I were in bed listening to the wind blow and watching the shadow of the tree waving. Then, suddenly we heard a crash and saw a big pop of light and we jumped out of bed to survey the damage. The pop of light was the power line sending a surge of high voltage electricity into the house which in turn irreperably damaged our furnace, refrigerator, tvs, wii and treadmill, and caused damage to the water heater. We lost all electricity and water (because of our well pump) for 24 hours. So we spent all of that Friday doing our school work in front of our wood burning fireplace experiencing a little of what it might have been like on similar wintry day for the people who first occupied our 120 year old house. We were without heat for 5 days during which time the tempurature in the house steadily dropped lower and lower, bottoming out at a chilly 48 degrees. Yes, we could see our breath! And we have since been working with the insurance company to replace or repair our appliances. The new fridge should be arriving this afternoon, which means that I can stop treading up and down the basement stairs to fetch food from the old spare in the basement.
Overall we are thankful that the damage wasn't worse and that the insurance company has, thus far, been no problem to work with. (Although I will rest easier when that check arrives to pay for everything!)
As for school, the year is progressing well. The kids are not too sick of me yet and we've enjoyed the curriculum this year more than any other. We will soon be starting our lapbook unit on the history of our little town here and are looking forward to that.
I am often reminded of God's goodnes in the small and great moments that is making up our family story.
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Mar. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Chantel
You so inspire me! lol And I wish we were neighbors again... Thank goodness no one was hurt and praise the Lord for insurance!