Our pastor was asking the education minister about us and the children's minister said..."Oh, they'll be fine, he can kill animals whith his bare hands" :-)
This house was the house to be in without power because we could heat one room and cook. I have to say though, when we got the generator, the house seemed so much happier. It was nice to be upstairs during the day and in a sunny room.
The Civic Center was a shelter location for those who couldn't stay in their homes. I am so glad we weren't forced to go there...though I think I would find somewhere else to go instead. The flu and the stomach flu was going around at the Civic Center, and they had the "crazyies" there. One 60 year old man insisted on sleeping naked, and got up to go to the bathroom...he was removed, but ewwwww. I'm sure there are still people there now. At least they are getting free meals, but it would so not be worth it. I am very thankful that God has given us the resources and friends to tough it out here.
Mrsnad