We’re celebrating life and electricity tonight. Ike shook the house for several hours this morning, but all is well here in Katy. There are many in the area that have not been so fortunate. The coastal area is, for the most part, devastated. Flooding and fire, along with 110 mph winds have taken their toll. We are lucky: we are thankful.

This is the worst storm I’ve ever been through. Things got really hairy about 4 AM. Unknown objects were bouncing off the roof. The house was creaking at the seams. The winds were so strong that the windows were chattering with the pressure. I tried not to let Fiona know I was scared, but I was.

Fortunately, we live in a new, well protected subdivision. There were no tall trees to succumb to the howling winds. We have little debris to clean up.  Power was out for less than a full day.   We have plenty of wine to keep us entertained.  The storm is over, but the hard work begins.  It is unknown when Houston, much less Galveston and the coastal areas, will be up and running.

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