With every hardship comes blessings. My husband and I enjoyed the one on one time together: conversations without the TV, games without a computer, and quiet meals with candlelight. Since we live on 1 1/2 acres of forest, we will be spending a lot of time together outside this Spring. Chopping and hauling are good exercise, right? Count those blessings! Vicky
Great photos, Marty. I'm very thankful I did not lose power, although a tree limb crashed in my back car window. I appreciate all the people who come to the aid of others during these times--docs, health care workers, fire and police, utility companies. It's always about people and their kindness and hard work that matters during these times. - Karen Senger
17th December - Still out of my house and staying with friends who are keeping me warm and secure.
We journeyed out for dinner one evening and then stopped for a hot-toddy and dancing to warm us.
There were twenty plus linemen there from Arkansas, North Carolina, Mississippi and Oregon. We expressed to all of them how much everyone in Tulsa and the area appreciated their help.
Blessings to the thousands who have travelled "thousands" of miles to come to our rescue.
Donna Leming
I loved the black and white images, it shows the beauty that can be found even in extreme times. My family was without power for six days, we ate well since we had a gas stove and had to use food before it went bad. We shared this hot food with neighbors that could not cook. - no name
I saw Eric Scholl on TV news Sunday night being interviewed while he lugged giant tree limbs from his property. Made me feel bad I wasn't there helping him! - Marty
On a cold and dark day without electricity, I was snuggled under a blanket with my two cats: KITTY POWER! - Jan Barber
Hospitals that provide housing are a God send! This has kept me from having to commute a long distance from my parents' home to Pauls Valley for the community hospital rotation. My parents' driveway is about a quarter mile long and the trees along the sides had collapsed over it, making it impossible to drive or walk down it. Pauls Valley has remained clear. Thanks for sharing Marty. Hope everyone has remained safe--Gina Madole, MS4
