Let's start with what everyone knows: Hurricane Sandy. Last year, when Hurricane Irene hit, it was really not a big deal. It was just like a long rain day. Of course, there were other parts of Jersey that got incredibly flooded. But other than that, there was no damage. So, I think a lot of people did not take Sandy seriously. I have heard multiple people say "Oh, we've never been hit with a hurricane. It'll be fine." But, it wasn't fine.
We live an hour inland. We live near Trenton, to give you an idea. On Monday, I stayed home from my internship because the winds were supposed to start picking up in the afternoon. Sean worked from home. It was windy here and there. But as the day progressed, so did the wind. By Monday night, the wind was insane. We woke up Tuesday to really no damage that we could see. When we walked around our complex though, we saw this:
A lot of places, as you know, were completely devastated. It's really sad to see. I hope that the communities are rebuilt soon and they will be able to recover. There are some people I know who STILL don't have power. I can't even imagine.
Last Thursday, November 1st, was bittersweet. We reached our one year trying to conceive "anniversary." It was a hard day for me. Especially when I thought about how far along I would have been and all of that. I really try not to focus on that, but the positives. I know so much more now than I did a year ago. I know that when we do finally get our take home baby, every moment is going to be cherished. That kid is going to be loved ridiculously. Not that we wouldn't have cherished the moments or loved the kid like crazy before. But when things like this happen, you start to rethink and regroup.
I know that we'll get our baby soon. I feel good about that. Baby Ford: 2013.
Humbling. It's the best word I can think of, even now. After everything that has happened in the past few months, it's been clear now more than ever we belong at home. In the Midwest. I can't wait to move home.
