I have to tell you, I have been going throughout today trying to put little pieces of my life back in order. I slept a glorious sleep last night with power restored and the air conditioner both cooling my condo as well as removing the humidity.
After I scratched something together from the pantry for breakfast, I went to Jewel and Stracks to purchase some groceries for my fridge and freezer. I still have to buy more but at least now I have some basics: meat, cheese, eggs, and the like.
I can’t buy too much at one time either because our condo building has a non-functioning elevator. It will be out of service until the end of this month. So I have to buy enough to be able to carry up the four flights. Makes planning purchases a bit creative. 🙂
This afternoon, after my grocery runs, I put clothes and bed linen in the washing machine and sat down to read from my Kindle. As I got comfortable, I thought of my oldest brother who lives in Highland and was still without power. Then I started to think about many other friends and parishioners in the area who are still waiting as well. Then…
You guessed it: survivor’s guilt. I felt bad and a bit guilty knowing that I was now comfortable and many others were still sweating. I closed my Kindle and started praying for all of those who are still hot and muggy and miserable. I prayed that they get power back soon. (NIPSCO stated that power would not be restored to 100% of the people until the end of the day this coming Friday. By tomorrow, 90% are supposed to be restored but I’m hearing that might not happen and likely be more Wednesday or Thursday.)
So, please join me in praying for all those who have suffered and are suffering ramifications from last week’s horrendous storm. And pray for those working to restore our power. They have to work in adverse conditions. It was mild today but it’s supposed to get hot again tomorrow along with thunderstorms. 😮
Oh, and celebrate with me. My brother had his power restored this afternoon!