Tuesday Update:
We were able to drive from here up to Boone, down through Blowing Rock and on to Lenoir for Dave's doc appointment.
Boone was hit hard by Helene but recovering. So much mud everywhere.
We were able to fill the gas tank in Lenoir but the Walmart that was open had no fresh anything after being without power so long. No produce, dairy, eggs etc. But there was packaged and canned items and lots of bottled water.
Son Jeff is on his way up from Elkin to help us with some clean up today and is bringing some items.
Propane truck made it to the retreat late yesterday and filled the tank so I can now run the generator there.
Power MAY be restored as projected by midnight tonight but some areas may and likely will take longer. That's okay.
We have seen hundreds of utility trucks with hardworking folks who are helping us patch things back together and we are so grateful for all of the communities outside of our area who have traveled far and wide to come help.
My plan for today is to head over to the local school where they have set up a soup kitchen to feed folks who are worse off than we are. Jeff will be here with Dave, I can go over there and lend my hands.
And day by day we continue to be kind to one another and help each other and we rediscover just how little we need to truly be happy.
Still typing from my phone but grateful I can get word out intermittently.
