Day 4 - Tuesday

Surprise! Surprise! Still no electricity in our neighborhood! It seems as through people around us (some friends and family) are getting their power back so I have hope that it will be soon. The cold front is still in effect; the highest temperature is around 83. At least we aren't battling typical Houston weather in September.

Our neighbor has been an angel. He was in contact with his corporate office in Dallas. They were nice enough to send 500 pounds of ice, some bread, and a 5000 watt generator. He is allowing us to plug in our extension cord in order to run some appliances. There isn't enough thanks I can give him for his generosity. We were able to hook up a lamp for light, a fan for a breeze, a deep freezer, and a small refrigerator. The best part....we are now able to watch tv!

The first thing we did was turn on Fox News. For the first time we were able to see the damage to Galveston first hand. Sure we had a radio to listen to, but nothing could ever prepare you for what you would see. The pictures made Ike seem real for the first time in days. It didn't feel like a dream anymore. I feel I'm being ungrateful for everything we have. I should feel blessed that we are all healthy, have a home to come to, and food to eat. Instead I'm bitching and moaning that we have no AC.