Wednesday, April 22, 2015

FYI

THaNK YoU... to all my wonderful friends for sending their CoNgraTs on our new arrival.

And just to let everyone know... considering this area has been battered by a horrendous storm...
YES we are OK... actually we are safe & sound & still have power. My son & dil (with their new baby) are fine as well... they have power & haven't suffered any damage to their home or property. However our poor dd & sil have NO power and have substantial water damage in their new home. Baby Cooper is only 8 weeks old so dd and her little ones have spent the last few days here in the dry & warmth.
Mobile phone service is hit & miss around here too.

We are a few of the lucky ones... as some poor families have lost loved ones... or homes and possessions... but I really appreciate your concern.

The rain was sooo heavy at times & with winds gusts that shook our house... I thought the roof tiles would come off... & at one stage I looked out across the road & the rain actually blew sideways.
There are trees down everywhere... boats have been overturned & have washed up on the lakes edge in several locations... most suburbs have NO power... all schools have been closed for 2 days... & emergency services are working 24 hours a day. Fingers crossed that the weather gods will play nice and move this storm out to sea. I just wish I could save some water for the areas in this country that still need rain... as we've had our share AND theirs too. Take care  xox

16 comments:

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Not good Dory....very scary...Keep,safe xxxxx

Susan said...

I don't know how I missed your exciting news.....congratulations! The storms have been terrible, but I'm so glad you're all safe. Take care. X

Michelle Ridgway said...

I am so glad that you are all OK and safe. What hairy stuff! I am really sorry about DD home xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Chez so glad you are all okay,I tried ringing you yesterday ,oh I do hope there is not much damage at K & C home ,good you are so close to them omg how scary for you all,sending big hugs to you all ,stay safe my friend xx

Lynda said...

So nice to hear you and your family are o.k. and safe. What a scary thing to experience.

Chookyblue...... said...

glad to hear your safe and well.........

Jeanette said...

Glad to hear you are all safe & well. Hugs, xx

Christine M said...

Glad to hear you are all safe, Chez.

Fiona said...

Crazy crazy storms.. glad you are all ok...
Hugz

Daisy Jayne said...

So glad to hear you are safe and sound....

Jo said...

Cheryll, thinking of you and your family... It is so scary to be in all that. Keep your family safe and warm

kiwikid said...

Good to hear you are all safe..hope all is sorted for your daughters home...keep safe.

Jenny said...

Glad to hear of you grand baby and equally glad you are OK. Hope your area recovers soon. Was thinking of you lots ,take care...

Maria said...

Yes you had terrible storms over your way.. Pleased you are OK and your DD SIL and wee one are safe with you..
I see it all on the news and feel sew helpless over here..

Jane said...

glad to know you're all safe, it must be a terrifying situation to be in

Karen S said...

These storms have been crazy and looks like they still are not giving up this weekend. Sorry to hear about your daughter's home. I am so pleased they can be with you, safe and sound. I wish them all the best with the clean up and repairs.