Hurricane Ike Hits Ohio

We have had an interesting few days. Hurricane Ike blew through here on Sunday afternoon. There was damage all over and several hundred thousand people were without power. We lost power for 24 hours, Josh and Mary were without power for about 55 hours and Sarah and Donald 3 hours from here in IN were without power and water for about 48 hours. Many power lines were down as well as many trees. There was also roof damage, street lights down and a few crushed houses and cars. The wind speeds were the same as a category I hurricane. As you can tell it was quite a widespread and powerful storm. The weird thing is that it was all wind and no rain which turned out to be a good thing. PTL no one we know was hurt and the temperatures were very comfortable at night with open windows. Our neighbors behind and beside us had several branches fall out of their trees. The schools were all closed as well as many businesses. Some schools are still closed today and a couple hundred thousand people are still without power. They say that it may take several more days to restore power. Louisville, KY near where Sarah and Donald are could be without power for another 10-14 days.

Damage in our neighbor's back yard

Onto better and cuter things. Bek, Han and I all went out to Sarah, Donald and of course baby Chesney's on Friday and Saturday. This was the first time that Bek had seen Chesney. Sarah and the baby are doing really well.

Here are some pictures from that trip.

1 & 2. Aunt Bek and Chesney

3 & 4. Chesney with the little bear Aunt Bek got her at the NY state fair

5. My favorite picture of the trip as Chesney looks like she is smiling

6. Pretty girl

7. Grammy holding Chesney

8. Aunt Hannah and Chesney

9. Donald and Sarah in their Ohio State colors

10. Video of Chesney