After over ten inches of rain, we were happy to see blue sky again.
We are all fine but western North Carolina has taken a big hit. Flooding in Marshall, Hot Springs, Asheville, Boone, Chimney Rock and more. Houses and businesses destroyed. Roads questionable. A giant sinkhole in Mars Hill. Our nearby bridge over the French Broad is closed because when the Redmon Dam upstream broke, a container (like on the back of a truck) washed away and hit the bridge. It will have to be surveyed before it is deemed safe.Power was out everywhere, shutting down gas stations and grocery stores--assuming you could get to them. We had heard that it might be a week. And with power out, no internet. Our news came from neighbors John met while folks were checking the state of the road.But, a miracle! Ours came back on while we were eating supper--and I leaped up to go refill water containers and do the dishes. John hurried to start a load of laundry. A shower is next on the agenda.We still have no phone service, I'm not sure why. But we are so thankful to have come through this storm. Being without internet or any source of news was pleasant, in a way. I didn't have to think about the Former Guy.
