Just my 2 cents…. evacuating is not an easy choice to make. Every family has logistics that are unique to their family. Not everyone has a never ending paycheck or savings account.
Not everyone lives where there is someone to go stay with. In this storm going West is not an option unless you go 12-16 hours inland.
Many have pets that need to be considered into the evacuation plan and not everyone has family or friends who can take on additional pets to help you. Many hotels still do not accept them and hotels are in a shortage when millions of people are in need of them.
So to all of those who sit back and advice people to “just evacuate” please keep your opinions to yourself unless you are willing to physically, monetarily, or emotionally assist and get dirty. (This is not intended for those I talked to last night, I know you love me.)
Please reserve the name calling for a different time and venue as well. This IS NOT THE TIME to make those who have to make critical decisions feel any less than they already feel knowing if they leave home, they may not have one to return to.
Life is trying to continue on as this ugly storm approaches and as we prepare or evacuate.
For my prayer warriors, family and friends, pray me the wisdom and guidance to know what to do. Pray me the peace and assurance I need when I have made this important and critical decision.
Prayers are appreciated!!!
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I am a wife, mom, and daughter. I served in the United States Army, went to college, received a Batchelor's Degree in Criminology, homeschooled my daughter every year from start to finish, and now I am currently a daycare teacher's aide (soon to be a two-year-old teacher coming this fall).
I married my husband when he was in the United States Army so I have the unique knowledge of what it is like to be on both sides of a Military uniform.
While we were stationed in Germany, my daughter, who is 24 years old now, was born and I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to be her mom.
The past 20 years have been wrought with many struggles but as a result of those struggles, this blog was created.
As the years passed and the struggle kept coming, I would say, "I'm not sure why we have to go through all of this, but if we have to then it is my desire to allow my story to serve as a means of encouragement to others so all this pain isn't for nothing."
The years passed and the struggles did not. However, I feel now is the time God wants me to share these stories of hardships with the hopes they provide encouragement to you if you are struggling in the same way. It is my prayer they will serve as a healing opportunity for you.
I want you to know you are not alone. There are others who know where you are and what you are feeling.
Cling to the hope this won't last forever and that God is standing beside you while He holds you up and dries your tears. He is showing you the way, you just need to follow Him.
Big Hugs, Heidi
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