Safe, and grateful

The calm before the storm: Christian and I went for a walk Sunday am.

I tried to go to work Monday, but clinic was closed down at noon.  I saw one very motivated and lovely patient that happened to live right by the hospital.  I sent her home to safety in a hurry.  My friend Abbe got me home safely and I nestled into a 3 hour nap.  When I awoke Christian had made his amazing soup and rented movies.  

We, of course, fell asleep early that night.  We were completely prepared with flashlights, candles, extra water, etc.  Imagine our surprise to wake up and find we still had power.  As the day unfolded and we realized how lucky we were.  We just sat at home for the day in shock.  We tried to contact loved ones far and let them know we were safe.  We tried to contact loved ones in the more dangerous areas and make sure they were ok.  

One of the most exciting things about staying home was getting the chance to Skype with Auntie Amy.  We are so grateful SHE is healthy and safely at home.  

One thing is for sure:  After three days without going to work, we are SURE that Christian is not cut out for stay-at-home parenting.  He's plenty caring and thoughtful, but not working has him climbing the walls.  It's not a tragedy, compared to what everyone else is going through, but his business is completely without power for an unknown length of time.  We're still unsure if there was flooding.  Not to mention lost business...it's a little unnerving for the poor guy.  We'll just see what the future has to hold.  

On our one outing today we saw our local subway station being pumped out.  Hopefully the trains will be functioning shortly.  Until then it's cabs to work.  I'm really feeling for my coworkers without cars that live far away.