The Flood

I don't know about you, but we got a really bad rainstorm here in my little village in Ohio. My neighbors basically lost everything on their first floor. We were a bit luckier. It flooded our garage, basement, and back porch. Let's just say our washer and dryer are no longer in service. Of course, we don't have flood insurance, because we never thought it would happen to us. That was dumb, huh?  Do you have flood insurance? If so, any suggestions?

My husband and I spent the entire day picking through our things that were destroyed. We were able to salvage a few items, but not all of it. We lost our sons' baby books, all of my genealogy papers, our high school diplomas, our first love letters, and lots of little memories. It was heartbreaking tossing things out that I can distinctly remember putting in my memory box to keep and pass down to the boys someday. I had to keep reminding myself that they were only things. Things that may not mean as much to others as they did to me. Just things. 

It was a long day of cleaning, sorting, and moving. I can honestly say that I am exhausted. Our house smells like a bog and there is this never-ending supply of dirt and debris. I'm glad today is over.There will be more tomorrow.

Friday is the boys' last day of school and then Saturday is my oldest son's 12th birthday. We were going to have his party in our garage, but that probably isn't going to happen due to the flooding. He's bummed, but there really isn't anything we can do and he knows that. This is his last year before the terrible teen years. I don't even know if I should throw him a friends-only party or if it would be "cool" to have his friends intermingled with family? If anyone has faced this Tween dilemma, leave some advice in the comments or message me. I'm a bit confused as to the whole Tween etiquette. 

Since I am exhausted and don't really feel like talking about the Pins I've accomplished the last few days I am going to leave you with a picture of my yard during the flooding. It's not a great pic, but you'll get the idea. This was taken from my porch as the water was rising and creeping up to my front door. You can see my neighbor's trucks in the street as well. This was not a good day. Tomorrow will be better though.

Take care.

NB