Hurricane Sandy has devastated our communities and our lives. Loving thoughts and prayers are with all the families whose lives will be forever changed.
This is just one of the homes in the path of destruction in our area.
We were defenseless and no matter how much we were prepared we never could have imagined how powerless we actually would become.
The floods and uprooted trees have left us literally without power today and for many more days (maybe weeks) to come.
This loss of power leaves me to thinking about how we are so dependent on the power that keeps us running everyday. Yes, we must admit we run on power, real live juice, the kind that zaps you if you are not grounded.
How did we ever survive way back, oh, at least 5 years ago? Technology today is so embedded in our lives that without the use of the internet and 3 or 4-G networks we are not in touch with the world we live in.
We can't communicate with each other -- without a phone and/or texting there is no way to know if school is closed, businesses are open, or when power will be restored.
I noticed on a local news program there is a ticker running at the bottom of the screen that is directing everyone to that news station's websitedotcom for updated information about school closings, power outages, available shelters, and MTA/transit information.
HUH!!!!!, We don't have the power to turn on the T.V.. We don't have the power to read the little news ticker at the bottom of the screen. Without power we have no internet connections and the satellite towers are compromised as well.
Fear not! We become stronger when we are powerless. We find ways to pull ourselves together and reach out to help each other, our neighbors or strangers, it doesn't matter.
Yes, today we may be powerless! in more ways than one, but we will always have the power to join forces when it matters most.
Blessings to all!
Winelady Cooks
Oh, no! This is so terrible. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep posting when you can.
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Susie
Thank you Susie. I know that everyone in Sandy's path appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
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You are so right about our dependence on technology and on the electricity that powers it. I used to work for a call center that dispatched electrical crews when the power went out. It was a real learning experience for me: I came to realize that I might complain about no TV or cel phone transmission but for others it's far more urgent.
ReplyDeleteOne record snow storm some fellows from one of our volunteer fire departments hand dug a passage 3 km (about 2 miles) down a country road in order to rescue a parapalegic who could not recharge the batteries to her respirator. They carried her and her chair all the way out and then took her to the fire hall where there was a generator. Inspiring! And humbling too.
Sandy was a horrible storm and my heart goes out to all affected. My gratitude too, to those who have worked, and are working, so hard to restore power and all of life's necessities to those she left in her path.
It is all so crazy to think about. We were in Hurricane Katrina- evacuated before it actually hit New Orleans. We have that in common and it isn't something I would wish on anyone, any town, etc. It is amazing as to what has come out of all the devastation but it isn't easy seeing it as it is happening and sometimes not until years later.
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