Wednesday, August 01, 2007
It has been too long since we have last updated this blog. Not a whole lot has happened other than huge floods that have gone on in the county of Gloucestershire (which is where we live). On Friday, 20th July we had a huge downpour of rain in Cheltenham and shortly after tons of homes were flooded and the whole town was without water and some without electricity. Everyone was in a PANIC! Jon and I decided to do a few sensible things (we thought) after work on Friday like: get money out of the cash point, go get bread, milk, and other food, some baby wipes (which we had to use since we were without water) and bottled water. Well, we weren't the only ones with the same idea! Every store was sold out of bottled water, bread, milk, EVERYTHING! It was crazy!!! People were fighting over food and water in the stores - everyone was just going mad! I will have to admit that I was a bit nervous and could start to panic, but praise the Lord for my husband who is so relaxed and just doesn't worry! He was just laughing at how crazy some people were being... and I will say after looking back and now having the water back on, it was pretty hilarious!
So, after about a week and a half we now have the water turned back on, but it is still not good to drink or cook with. I do wonder if that means it is ok to bath in, but oh well... I just couldn't do with not being able to shower anymore. I will say that the worst thing about this whole situation was not being able to flush the toilet. Jon and I filled up our bath and used that water to flush but once that was out, we just had to start lighting candles! I won't go further into depth with that, but out of everything I just couldn't do with not being able to flush! When the water came back on this past Monday, I flushed the toilet and said, "that sound is music to my ears!"
So anyway, enough of the floods... but I will try and post some pictures later for you to see. If you would please pray for the people that have had flood damage on their homes - it was sad in some places. Jon and I were very thankful to be 3 floors up and not affected at all.
On to another subject - we SO missed the Doran Family Reunion this past weekend. Jon and I talked about all weekend how we missed everyone and would have loved to have been there. We talked about the hanging out in Cowboy Lodge eating good food, floating the river, playing games at the arcade, and the most importantly, hanging out with the fam! We love you all and are NOT going to miss next year!
Jon and I will be busy this whole month of August - well, not really busy but we will be away most of the time so I am not sure when I will next post something. But please check back because I will post some updates on our trip to New Wine and then our much awaited trip to TEXAS!!!
Please pray for us if you would for protection as we travel, and for me to be able to do well with camping at New Wine for a week!!! (just kidding) Love to you all! x
