“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house." -Luke 8:16
Just before midnight Tuesday, our power was restored. Our days in the darkness were a reminder of how dependent we are on electricity. Our dear friends and best of neighbors, Jim and Susie Ackerman, shared their "light" with us. They literally poured power into our home by sharing their generator. We are so blessed to live in a neighborhood where we take care of each other. We are grateful for them.
It is amazing how little light it takes to break through the darkness. We used battery operated lanterns to move around the house. I love a well lit home, but our eyes adjusted and we managed with less.
The moment the lights came back on, we were excited. It was back to hot showers, washing machines, and lights at the flip of a switch. For a few days we will remember what a luxury these things really are.
Today, I am grateful for power restored!
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