Even though we live in Dallas, which is pretty far north, we get inquiries regarding our safety during hurricane season. As Ike approached we were told it would still be an official Tropical Storm or a Category 1 hurricane by the time it reached Dallas. This is pretty big news for us so we did what most normal Americans would do – nothing. Oh, I did pick up all the backyard toys and toss them into the garage so they wouldn’t blow away and I did casually ask David if he thought I should go buy water or something. He looked at me like I was crazy. And indeed the only part of Ike we got were light rain showers.

However, our family in east Texas didn’t fare so well. My in-laws were without power for three days and are still cleaning up the downed trees and debris in their yard and around their business. David’s aunt Mary, who lives in downtown Galveston (in a beautifully restored Victorian home), has not been able to return to her house yet. We are still waiting to hear if she has a house to go back to or not.

Thanks for all of your questions and concerns. We’re all good here. And you?