First of all, THANK YOU everyone who called, texted, e-mailed, and Skyped us out of concern these past few days. We heard from some very old, dear friends, and all the contact made us feel like celebrities. It was great talking with you.
Secondly, you should all know that we're fine. Not only that, but our house is fine, and so is our car. We were very blessed throughout the duration of the hurricane. In fact, for the most part, it just seemed like a regular storm except for the wind and debris everywhere. Of course, we have friends that were closer to the coast that had a very different experience. Millions of North Carolinians were without power yesterday, and a few even died. Luckily, the power went out all around us, but ours stayed on. Roofs blew away, but not ours. Trees fell, but not on us.
This morning at church, just minutes before sacrament meeting began, our bishop and one of his counselors walked into the chapel wearing jeans and t-shirts. They smiled at folks, shook hands, then took their place behind the pulpit. It was strange sight, but it was also heart-warming to know that they had been at work all morning, helping people put their lives back together.
In other news, Jackson started teaching this week, and I start my new science class on Tuesday. And perhaps most exciting of all, we're headed to Auburn, Alabama this weekend to watch the USU play Auburn University in football. Pictures to come!
