I am blessed that although it has been 6 days since the power went out I have a generator that is keeping the house warm and the food cold.  Most of Hollis has had power restored and I am told there are crews in the area. There have been many blessings as a result of this unusual event.

 

I have been able to spend time with neighbors who I usually just wave to in passing, had dinners out with friends, with no TV or cable I am actually reading the book for my upcoming book club meeting, and there has been great work done at The Stork Project headquarters-The Nest. 

 

Due to a lack of power at my office I have had 3 days of volunteer Whipper Snappers. With the help of my co-workers Tom and Insley much was accomplished. All of the snowsuits were sorted, sized and tagged, the Christmas outfits were unpacked and placed on hangers, toys were tested, hats and mittens paired up, orders filled and a twin mattress was loaded into the car and delivered to a 16 year old in need.  So much help and such great workers.

 

Today the loaded van will head to Manchester for the second "Stork Store" for the social workers at the monthly meeting of Child and Family Services.  If the storm had not happened I would not be nearly as organized.  Events that, on the surface may look like hardships can sometimes be blessings in disguise.