You can tell a great deal about people when they are together in a home with no electricity. Last Tuesday evening at about 10:15p.m. the hydro went out in my daughter and son in laws home. There was a horrendous storm, severe flashing lightening, booming thunder, as well as scary winds. The hydro has been out ever since, with the exception of a couple of hours yesterday afternoon. As well as trees being uprooted, 100 hydro poles went down on 21 Hwy. I was away last weekend. Luisa and I left Saturday about 11:00a.m. The hydro was out at that time and apparently stayed out until sometime Monday when I returned. So, they had already had a couple of days with no electricity. Having no hydro means having no T.V. computer, dishwasher, toilet flushing only when necessary, no showers etc etc. It also means going to bed when it gets dark. It takes exceptional people to get through this experience without cross words and loss of patience. When I went to bed last night I was thinking that everyone in the household, all 4 of us and 2 dog (who are both scared to death of storms) were not just civil to each other but were patient and caring for each other. This must have been the must have been especially difficult for Tami, my daughter, as she is the one who ties this household together. And for Dennis who had to get so early for work each morning. Jonathon, just turned 15 years old is also to be congratulated for keeping his cool and remaining considerate of others. Most 15 year olds that I know would not have handled it nearly so well. I am at friends house for a couple of days and when I left this afternoon there was still no hydro at home and may not be for another 24 to 48 hours. What an exceptional family I live with. I love you all and thank you for your patience.
Thursday, June 9th, 2011...........11:42p.m.
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