Hey! Joanie, here.
I’ve experienced my “Four Days of Darkness” (aka: power outage from Northeast snowstorm). Just got back online. I’ll respond to John’s post when life has settled a bit back to normal. Before I lose my thoughts on this recent loss of power, I’d like to share what I learned:
It has been suggested by many sources that one is to remain “in the eye of the hurricane” during these times. When one either sees another struggling, or they themselves are, it is extremely important to remain level-headed, calm, positive and patient. Gratitude is a wonderful concept to embrace. Humor is KEY!
I was very cold without heat and had to be very prudent with respect to conserving energy. My outlook had to remain positive; I am a mother and my son is a sponge. The outside world became unimportant and my home was my sanctuary. All was focused on the basics. I did not look ahead. Remaining in The Now was my aim. 🙂
Four days later, my power returned. I have a lot of gratitude and am happy to have successfully gone through this test of fortitude.
I share this because others reading this might come to find themselves in a situation like mine. Normally, I would not share my life with others. (Joanie doesn’t blog. 🙂
Blessings to all of you who reached out to me during the storm,
Joanie
