It's Electric

The Electric Slide tune has been playing repeatedly in my mind the past couple days. I sometimes break into song and do the dance with hopes of seeing an XCell truck pull into our drive. But alas, it has not worked. As we are on day 4 with no electricity, I can't help but be in awe of those who have and still do live this way, whether by choice or not. If it was just Justin and I, it would be a bit easier. Or so I would think. It isn't that it is hard, just a very different thought process. We take each day one moment at a time. I STILL walk into rooms and flip the switch on :). I have occasionally walked to the microwave with my meal as if it will magically work and reheat my food. I am aware of the sun going down and make mad dashes around my home preparing for the few hours spent in candlelight and flashlight. I even put makeup on in the dark and shadow of a flashlight last night; good thing it wad for a costume and it wouldn't matter if I messed up, LOL. It had been a fun adventure. Stressful at times, sure, but hey it's only a few days!!
And guess what?!?! My most recent song and dance must have worked!!! As I sit typing this, 2 large XCell Crane trucks have pulled in!! Hallelujah!! Looks like today is our lucky day!!! Happy Saturday Everyone!!

Still Powerless

And it continues. Another day with no power. A crew has replaced the line running into our house, but we continue to wait on XCell. 'We can't give you an exact time but it will be before the end of business on Friday.' OK then. Move food out of freezer and fridge to snow banks until later when we can get some coolers with dry ice. Check. Watch the snow fall of off trees. Check. Clean the house. Why not. I have enjoyed this time of quietness (minus no music. I love my music) and getting to teach new things to our boys. I heated water and food on our heater. Justin made the kids dinner with a head lamp on. It has been a fun adventure. And it is still funny to me how I can so quickly forget that I am without power. I mean, I put my lunch in the microwave. I still walk into rooms and flick the light switch. And when trying to figure out how to do my hair before Raia's doctor appt this morning, I thought I could use a hair dryer but not my straightener. We really do forget how much we rely on electricity. Through it all, it has reminded me how in life I am powerless without God. I try, A LOT, to do things on my own and with my own strength, thoughts, power, but they often make things harder. Especially when I have to wait for His time (like waiting for the power to my house right now). I know God cares for me and wants to provide for me and my family and I want to learn to believe and fully trust this, not just 'know' it. I want to teach it to my kids. I am so thankful for all we have and that while we may feel lost without many of our electronic friends, we have heat, food, and each other. Thank You God!