Where Did She Go?

Helping Out Those Affected by Flooding

I Didn't Disappear

One minute she was posting on her blog, and the next minute, she was gone! It seems that way doesn't it? Well, I didn't disappear, but I did get swept up in the recovery activities of the most recent flooding disaster which occurred in the early part of December, right here in Washington.

As close as a 30 minute drive away from Yelm, the unstoppable power of fast moving waters from rivers swollen with days of rain and melted snow devastated homes and businesses, changing the landscape to an unrecognizable sea of mud, debris, submerged homes, businesses and livestock. How the @?^! do you 'prepare' for that?

Click here to see some of the photos.

I was called in as a disaster reservist to assist in the recovery efforts once the president officially declared it a disaster, which allows federal funds to come into the state. I help out with the individuals and households program. That's another story, but it means I've been working 12 hour days, seven days per week. It's like a time warp of sorts, as I don't know which day it is or how long we've been at this. I get home around 8:30 or so, spend a few minutes being a mom, and then go to bed for another intense, long day.

So with a day break for Christmas, I will awaken to the beautiful morning, before light arrives, and continue in this vain until we get over the initial impact of assistance efforts.

Just wanted you to know what the break in postings was all about. Blessings to all.

Louise