It's been a rough week for the Patterson family. Upon the onset of Hurricane Irene, we were vacationing in Rodanthe, North Carolina with our family. A week ago today, we had to cut our trip short and evacuate. Hurricane Irene hit the Outer Banks and left much destruction in her path. The beautiful, 6,000 square-foot home we stayed in, sadly, burned to the ground. (I am still in shock that it's no longer there...read here to find out what happened.) Once Irene landed upon Maryland, she left us with no power for nearly 5 days. In the meantime, I came down with a severe ear infection. Let's just say things haven't been going as planned.
Despite all of the generators, extension cords, make shift showers and sickness, we made it through. Thank you so much to all of our friends and family who were so generous and helped us get by virtually unscathed. And to my husband, you never cease to amaze me. Thank you.
Being new homeowners, there is a lot to learn and we are getting nice dose of it right smack in the face. Nonetheless, we are loving the challenges it brings and wouldn't change it for the world.
And the picture above sums it all up. I get to pass this fresh flower farm every day on my way home. Who wouldn't want to look at something so picturesque?
Oh yeah, I can't wait to go and buy my very first bunch of flowers from them too. Oh the joys of country living.
