The Morning After
9:00 AM rolls around, and it’s so dark that it appears to be just before dawn instead. The wind is still blowing, but the temperature has dropped–it’s probably in the 70′s
Continue readingThe Arrival of Rita
Sometime later, I heard some loud noises, like glass breaking and people in the hallway. My sister opened our door again and told us we needed to gather our stuff and get to the safe wall immediately.
Continue readingThe Waiting Begins
Before it became dark, I had gone outside and the weather had changed dramatically. The sky was overcast and full of clouds, and the wind was beginning to blow. The waiting period began.
Continue readingGetting Settled In
My sister, niece, Eric and I checked in at the Community Church with Jen, who I learned later was a member of the Sabine Pass Coast Guard. The entire Coast Guard unit at Sabine Pass TX, had evacuated
Continue readingThe Calm Before the Storm
Friday morning arrived only too soon. As I walked outside that morning, I marveled at the beauty of the day. The sun was out, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and it was a perfect 75 degrees
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