Recovering from Ike

Sorry I haven't posted anything is so long! I was away from a computer for quite a while during the evacuation from Ike. Since getting home I've been so busy figuring everything out it has been stressful. The kiddos and I evacuated to my dad and grandparents house in Hondo. Gary stayed in the Katy area because of work. We stayed for a week and then headed back. We were very fortunate to be able to stay with friends while we figured out what we needed to do for our apartment. Gary was called back to work the Tuesday after the storm and told that his overtime would start. I was fortunate to not have to go back to work till the following Monday. Abbie's school district was closed and the YMCA program she would normally go to was relocated. Thankfully she had a fun place to go! Asher's daycare didn't receive any damage except that the power pole was snapped in half and the center didn't have any power. They relocated to a different location that was very close to my work. Thankfully everyone in our family was safe and had a place to be. Abbie had an abscess tooth that was supposed to be removed the week just after the storm but wasn't able to have it removed because of the evacuation. Thank goodness for antibiotics. I'm happy to report that she had the tooth removed last week and is doing well!

Our apartment complex has been giving us trouble about replacing some carpet that got wet and is moldy. We have been wanting to move but hadn't found the right place yet. As of last night, I think we have our housing situation figured out. Gary's mom plans to move to her lake house and telecommute for work. We will rent her place. She has a very nice 3/2/2 so I'm excited.

Thanks for all of your help, prayers, love and support. This whole experience has been overwhelming and awesome all same. Thank goodness for friends and family!!!

Much love to all! - Jess, Gary, Abbie & Asher