The Aftermath

Electric was restored during the night and I wanted to let you know that Roger, Chester and I are ok. Our preparations paid off and we were snug behind boarded windows during the blow. Trees are broken down around us and the roof now leaks in the rental, but we were not injured.

We have, however, experienced a couple of very unfortunate events, including our building land suffering a major landslide. Homes surrounding our land are threatened, our land appears unstable as a building site and we are simply stunned, unsure of what we will do. This land was a major investment for us, since we are not wealthy people. The land collapsed because the road works department did not stabilize a cliff they cut, so we are hoping that the government will help us. We definitely need help, so Roger is going to the ministries seeking assistance this morning.

The other blow was of a more personal nature and involved our off island friends and relatives, so I cannot detail that disappointment. Suffice it to say that we are both very saddened.

Anyway, we are regrouping and licking our wounds. I suspect this blog may grow silent at least for a while. At least until after the tears dry up.

I do want to thank each of you who sent caring and supportive messages. You have no idea how much your encouragement meant to us. Roger and I both thank you for reaching out to us in such a loving way.

Warm regards to each of you,

Jen, Rog, and Chester