on the other side

So here we are on the other side of the storm.....the refrigerator is still stocked, the bathtubs still filled with water, the flashlights and the generator still on standby.  In other words....we never lost power!!!  which is mind boggling considering how hard it was blowing and raining.....the lights flashed throughout the day but never went off completely.  We are so thankful electricity and our thoughts are with all those who are still without power.  Spending over 24 hours confined to our house with my 2 boys made me even more grateful for our spacious back yard where we spend the majority of our time.  Whew....those boys need open air.....bouncing off the walls does not even begin to describe the situation in our house around 6pm last night :)  But I do love them dearly.  And am so thankful that we are safe and sound and leaving Sandy in our past.  I'm anxious to see what the daylight brings.  More updates to come on the damage that's been left behind.  I'm hopeful that it may not be as bad as expected.  Thanks again to everyone who was praying for us and checking in on us....we really do appreciate it!