Well it has been a rather long week with a lot of twists and turns. Until now because of a flair up of past back issues I have been unable to sit long enough to write the blog. Even now I’m writing part of it standing up. It is what it is.
Update on mom’s house. Florence got it but good. About four feet of water in the garage and six inches in the house. Good news? We found out that she hadn’t cancelled her flood insurance. What good news for all of us.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here we go. Just one of many boats in the development that sunk. Many move ended up in parking lots, back yards, and some totally submerged.
Mom’s bedroom after the ceiling came down during the storm.
The garage or what is left of it.
Some of what is left from the inside.
Mom slowing sorting through her belongings.
All carpets, sub floor and sheet rock four feet up has to be removed. All the furniture has to go, as do the appliances.
Bottom line, the house is no longer livable. What will become of it after all is ripped out remains to be determined. Rebuild? Flip it? That decision is yet to come.
So when life gives you lemons it is time to make lemonade. So we have. Mom has moved to Wellsboro, PA up by my sister. She already has a wonderful new apartment which she will move into next month. So at 92 years young she starts a whole new adventure. She will definitely have a lot to talk about at her 100th birthday party.
Wish I could write more but I can’t afford to sit any longer. So I’ll say goodnight and wish all well.
As always, if you are coming to the end of your day with concerns and worries, let me suggest that you turn them over to God. After all, He is going to be up all night so why not let him handle them for you.
Time now for our evening prayers and eventually some shut-eye. Till tomorrow.
These are the voyages of Graybeard and it’s occupants, four paws and two humans. Our continuing mission: to explore as many new states as possible, to seek out new acquaintances and make new friends, to boldly go where we have not been before
"On The Road of Retirement" 
Those pictures are not pretty but they do tell the story. So sorry your mother has to go through this. It would be hard for anyone, but being in her 90s it must be disheartening. Hope you get some relief from your back issues.
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