So, I have come to the conclusion that evacuation is no easier the second or third time around. There is something surreal about standing in your home and deciding what is truly irreplaceable and what is just "stuff". At the end of what seemed like hours, but was just minutes, we left with two large containers of belongings. Don't get me wrong, I feel truly blessed that we had so much time to get stuff out and our house is still standing, I'm just commenting on the feelings. What is important? The cake topper from our wedding? The outfit Paul Bunyan wore home from the hospital? The stacking dolls Kathie brought back from one of her many adventures? I think we all packed as though we would be back the next morning. I sit here thinking about all of the other "stuff" that I should have brought. Of course, those thoughts only last a few seconds and then my brain switches over to, "Thank you Lord that my family is here and they weren't what I had to leave behind." Ah, that leads me to my other problem...too much time to think. I am off track at the moment so I generally sit here, alone, and ponder life. Way too much pondering lately. UGH! I'm feeling a little like Slater at the moment. This blog is just all of the junk that's been in my head the last few days. We are back on line, thanks to Tim and his need for all things computer (he has a new cellular access thingy). I'm not even in the mood for paragraph breaks so you will have to find your way through here...sorry. At least I'm using capital letters and complete words...LOL. I miss all of my out-of-state friends even more. It was so hard not to just jump on a plane and visit Idaho, Oregon, and Georgia. The latest word is that we wont be able to go home until Saturday or Sunday. LARGE tear running down my face. I want to sleep in my own bed. Sorry, a little self-pity there. I really just want to get home and start cleaning so we can get things back to "normal". I was soooooo happy to hear that Liann's house made it. I know it was a little sketchy there for a while. By the way, Disneyland is an awesome evacuation idea. Next time (hopefully there wont be a "next time", but it's good to be prepared) we should all meet at Disneyland. So, my wonderful hubby would like to use his new toy so I better sign off. Thank you for all the prayers and good wishes...