Hurricane Ike Video

Here's a video one of my friends posted on her Myspace. I thought I would share it with you all. There is so much damage and devastation done around here, it's hard to get it all in just a few minutes. But, try and picture your towns like this, then you'll understand.

We have recovered, sort of.

We have somewhat recovered from our car trip! The kids are still operating on NC time, which is an hour ahead of us here. So, tonight we are going to try and keep them awake really late. Maybe they won't be awake by 6am tomorrow! We shall see.
This morning, we were back at church as normal. It was so good to see our friends again!!! Then, we always have a Sunday dinner after the meeting, and this week the Red Cross provided all the food. They have been using the church's gym as a staging point while they help out with all the devastation down here. So, they cooked us (the church) a big meal as a "thank you."

Some observation from the road....
Tape measures do not make a good toy bag choice. They can easily breach the gap from backseat to front seat. And Mommy's neck.
Louisiana bug splatters are no joke. They may be responsible for causing wrecks in some areas...


I also noticed that in every single town, city and state, there were very strict warnings about Littering. Fines for littering. Signs to remind you not to trash the highways. Signs to tell you the fine would be anywhere from $500-$2000, for throwing litter out of a car window.
If we can be so diligent about warning people not to litter, why can't we be that committed to warning people about SIN? Wouldn't that spark something? What if we had signs in every town, city, state that read, "Do not commit adultery. Fine: Death," or "Do not steal. Fine: loss of hand."

**Just so that you don't think these are random Jana-isms, here's where my thought came from. Leviticus 20 tells us the penalties God set forth for breaking His Laws. Lev 20:10 tells us that, "The man who commits adultery with another man's wife, he who commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, the adulterer and adulteress, shall surely be put to death." God's idea, not mine.
Most people would argue that we are no longer under the Laws God presented in the Old Testament, unfortunately this isn't exactly true. The 10 commandments still count.
Christ tells us in Matthew 5:17 that He came to fulfill the Law. "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18. For assuredly I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled."
So, if littering can get a front page spot, a constant reminder that sin still has consequences, (even with God's grace and mercy for those who ask) sounds like a good idea to me!

I IS HOME!!!!!

Whoohoo!!! We made it into our driveway at 1:15pm, excellent timing if I might say so! We've unpacked the car, rested for a little while, and now we're going out for pizza and to get a massive car wash. You have no idea the amount of bugs covering my poor car! Ick.
We had a pretty memorable trip through Bridge City, looking at all the devastation. I will tell more about all that later. We were also surprised to find that Daddy's arm isn't actually in a sling! He just has these small bandages on his incision. Pretty cool. But, the kids & I do have to remember to stay clear of his right arm!
More tomorrow, after I have a long night's sleep in my OWN BED!

Almost home!

Well, I made it to Mobile, Alabama in very good time. We pulled in around 5:30 and got our hotel room. Gas has been plentiful, once I got past Atlanta and Charlotte. Hmmm, wonder what's going on big city folk??? I think the media is hyping it up and causing the panic around those cities.... We've driven about 600 something miles today. Whew!

We will be going to bed very early tonight, because Mommy is tired!! Then we'll wrap up our trip tomorrow, hopefully getting home around lunchtime. I can tell people are praying for us - things have been going so smoothly! Even if Daddy was with us, it wouldn't be going this smoothly. (Am I right, honey?) So, a bit more driving tomorrow, and then we will be back in our little town! I can't wait to see my little house and the goofy dog. But, most of all, I can't wait to see my husband!!!

Heading Home...

Okay, well I am hitting the road in the morning. Please say a prayer that I can find enough gas on the way home. Every gas station in this area is running out of gasoline! Everyone has been waiting in crazy lines at all hours of the day or night. Police officers are having to monitor gas stations and direct traffic! It's pretty crazy! But, I should only need to fill up twice, if everything goes well.
Hubby had his first elbow surgery today. He should be recovering when we get home Friday. He will be in a sling for a week or so. So, we might need to recruit a neighbor to help unload the massive suitcase in my car!
More soon...

Plan B...and Plan C...maybe a Plan D....

So, do you see that little ticker up there that says "25 days to go" until the baby comes? Do you think I am freaking out just a little bit? If you said yes, you're right!
We're still in NC, hoping to leave by next Wednesday or Thursday. I am not looking forward to the long drive with the kids again, but it must be done! (Hubby didn't buy my idea of selling the car for plane tickets idea...drat.)
In the meantime, I am trying not to have this baby early. So far, she's staying put pretty well. I have had my usual Braxton-Hicks contractions off and on, but nothing to really worry about. One time, they seemed to be coming because I was dehydrated, oops. I really want to get back to Texas and be with my Hubby before this little girl arrives!
But, if something were to happen between now and the time I pull into our driveway, I have a few ideas on what I might do.... I have a midwife connection via a friend, and then of course, Mom is pretty gung-ho for me to go to her hospital if I actually go into labor. If I should go into labor on the way home...hmm.
Well, that's a bit trickier. But I could just deliver the baby myself (with the kids freaking out in the backseat). Then we could call 911 to come help tidy up a bit. Or, I could cruise into the nearest hospital and waddle into the emergency room with both kids - between contractions, that is. Then, I would probably ask for some volunteers (is candy-striper politically correct?) to take the kids to whatever Children's Hospital play area they had while I finished having their sister.
Ha, now don't all of those options sound grand?? The good news is, my children haven't typically come early. The only one was our second, and we prayed for him to come before the doctors could intervene. Even then, he came at 39 weeks 1 day. Not too bad. Pray for me to get home before using any of those ideas! Thanks!

A Year Ago...

A year ago, tomorrow, I was about to get one of the most devastating phone calls of my life. I had a eerily bad feeling all day, but it wasn't confirmed until 10:30 that night when my brother called me. His news? To tell me that our father had taken his own life.

It's amazing to me that we've made it through a whole year. It's amazing how God worked to let me join my family this exact moment in time, when being together means a lot. If my Dad were here, he would be anticipating the birth of his first grand-daughter. He would know that his only son was also going to be a parent. He would have been able to celebrate my sister's engagement. But, he isn't here. So, we will continue to carry on as we have for the past year. Minute by minute, day by day, and memory by memory.

I am missing my husband, my friends, and our church - but I am still glad to be here this week. To be driving up and down the roads I grew up driving on. And to go visit the place where my Dad and my son are memorialized.

Talk to you guys later.

Roughing It...

While I was up here feeling sorry for my poor Hubby who is back down in the flooded, miserable southeast Texas environment, he was busy planning a football party at our house for Monday night football!

Last night, a 24ft U-Haul truck pulled up at their company office. The branch office from New Orleans had sent a truckload of supplies and generators for them! So, Hubby, his boss, and a few others were loading up on the tons of food the company had sent! Apparently, someone from the Louisiana office had decided to practically buy out a Sam's Club and there were pallets of food, bottled water, toilet paper, gasoline, generators, etc.

When I talked to him this morning, he had the refridgerator, fans and satellite TV running! Since he's the only one who could get a TV operational, the guys will be gathering at our house to watch the Dallas game, apparently, ha! Guess I will quit worrying about him having to rough it!

However, he did say the damage done to his parent's house in their nearby town was pretty extensive. The water level was up to his waist inside the house, and the remaining mess is going to be quite a clean up. They will be letting people in to assess their damage and then they have to leave until the town is liveable once again.

On our way up here, we passed convoy after convoy of power line trucks, rescue vehicles, and even a huge 25 truck convoy that said "Water Rescue Team." Hubby says he thinks most of those will be heading to Galveston and Houston, they haven't seen that many coming to our little town yet. They did see some power line trucks and tree trimming crews, plus the National Guard has shown up to help hand out supplies.

In other news, they started doing a few samples of gasoline tanks today! That's good news for all of you around the country, gas should be back to normal soon! He also said that this price gouging is completely unlawful, & they were told to go in and demand to see the manager. They are still only paying $3.80 for it right in the middle of the disaster area. Not to mention, these gas stations that are charging the $5.00 a gallon, are still selling gas they bought before the hurricane!

Ok, well, I have one little link to share and then I will talk to you guys tomorrow!

Did you guys hear about the woman who gave birth to her 4th child in an Evacuation Shelter bathroom?????

Yeah, well, it wasn't me... But some woman did! I heard about it on the radio. You go girl!

In other news, the kids and I successfully made it to NC last night! We stopped just over the mountains, at my aunt's home in the foothills of NC. I am so thankful she lives here, we could never have made the drive all the way into Charlotte, or further to my Mom's house. We were some tired and cranky travelers yesterday! There is definitely a limit on how long a 5 yr. old and a 2 yr. old can be in a car together, with limited amounts of entertainment. I think we broke that limit, oh, the first day!? Overall, I drove 732 miles yesterday to get here. We drove from Little Rock, passed by Memphis and Nashville, got turned a round a wee bit outside of Knoxville, and finally made it over the mountains into NC. (FYI: Lenoir City, TN on TN Hwy 321 is NOT the same as Lenoir, NC off of NC Hwy 321. Just in case you ever go this way!)

We saw some interesting things long the way. Especially one town that will forever be imprinted in my memory. BUCKSNORT, TN. Does anybody know someone from Bucksnort???? Please, please tell me if you do!!! I am so curious to find out- if you live in Bucksnort, are you a "Bucksnorter," or perhaps a "Bucksnort-ite?" Maybe even a "Bucksnortian"?? Obviously we can tell the favorite pasttime of Bucksnort residents, it simply has to be deer hunting!!

Speaking of deer, we also crossed over "Forked Deer River." Hmmm, I have always just heard a forked deer called: venison. Maybe "Venison River" didn't sound as appealing....

While the boys and I were braving the interstate highway system, Hubby was making his way back down to our little hometown. He made it astonishingly at the same time I did. Since I had a much greater distance to go, this is a little funny. Apparently the insane screaming and bickering noises from the back seat of the car making me want to hurry up and get there wind was helping me along! But, we are very excited to find out that our home is not only intact, but has had no visible damage!! Who knows if the plumbing, etc. will work but it wasn't working too well beforehand. Power is still out and won't be on for at least the week.

Once we get the "all clear" we will make our way back down to Tejas. Until then, my pregnant self is staying put with family members who have refrigeration and air conditioning. Not to mention, when I walk outside right now, there are NO MOSQUITOES!!! (Cue: Angels singing.) The scenery was so beautiful driving back through the Appalachians yesterday. But, after being in FlatLand for almost two years now, I was starting to get a little dizzy from all the curves. I am not sure we'll drive home the same way. Actually, I would prefer not driving home at all. I (half-jokingly) asked Hubby if he would mind if I took the car to CARMAX and sold it. Then I could just buy plane tickets home...

Ok, well I have someone volunteering to play with the children and let me sleep, so I must be insane for typing on this computer right now! Talk to you guys later!

Tired.....

Hey guys. We're in Little Rock, AR. We didn't get here until around 4am, due to an 18-wheeler wreck on a two lane highway... Caused much traffic. Two small boys who have tons of energy (still!) and a large uncooperative dog in the mix. Plus preg-o Mommy and Daddy's arms are giving out. We are quite a funny little group. Keep praying, we might need to go farther than Little Rock to actually get away from the storm...

Leaving....

Ok, we are packing up and heading out. The plan is to go to Little Rock, AR tonight. If Ike does its worst and our area is without power, etc. the kids and I might continue on to North Carolina for a week or so. Hubby has the kind of job where he has to come back to work even if the power is gone....blah. So, I will update you on the road, if I can find a Wi-Fi spot! (And if you left me a comment about the Palin post, I will add those when I get the chance, thanks!)

This is becoming redundant...

Well, I guess I need to remind myself of what I thought I learned from last week's hurricane experience. Especially #6, where I said I learned that my anxiety levels directly affect the anxiety levels of my family. Or, in #7, where I said I learned that I could trust God to take care of us in these situations.....

I am starting to feel like these "natural disasters" cannot even compare to what people must feel like living in war-torn countries. I can't imagine the stress of constantly being on alert, never knowing if your home or family will be in danger that day. So, in some sense, our once-a-year Seasonal Distress is just a drop in the bucket compared to what thousands of other people go through each day. Also, as my friend Sarah mentioned (on her myspace), at least we have the option to leave and get out of here. We aren't stuck on a tiny island with an oppressive government that doesn't allow evacuations, i.e. Cuba.

In light of all that, why do I still feel so miserable about the thought of going through this all over again this week!? Maybe it's just the late-in-pregnancy-exhaustion taking over. I can't get enough sleep, and it just isn't coming at night anymore! Accomplishing a single load of clothes or dishes is becoming a massive undertaking. Not to mention that Mommy is too uncomfortable to get on the floor and play or chase around my very active boys. And for some reason, if I am out of ideas for fun things to play, they run out too?? It has all made for some very BLAH days around here.

Sorry! I wish this was a more insightful post! Perhaps I will have a stroke of genius hit me over the next few days... (Oh, and tomorrow, we drive to Houston to go see a specialist for Hubby's elbow. Hopefully, we leave with a surgery date and a gameplan!) I think I need to read this book, soon!

Eating Humble Pie

(To eat humble pie, in common usage, is to apologize and face humiliation for a serious error. )

So.... I have to admit that the prospect of Hurricane Gustav hitting here caused me to have a complete panic attack freak out just a tiny bit. The thought of having my house (and my things) demolished by an out-of-control storm was not a pleasant one. But, I have to confess that I was way too caught up in feelings of panic and fear, instead of trusting God to take care of us. To make it even worse, I kept praying for God to give my husband the wisdom to know what to do & when - but apparently I thought God would be telling ME, so that I could tell him! Hmmm, doesn't quite work that way does it?

As my Hubby kept watching the weather reports, and looking at the charts, he began to lean towards not evacuating at all. He didn't think the major part of the storm would be hitting us directly. He talked with our friends who had invited us to go if they evacuated. The other husband was thinking the same thing, and they were both pretty sure our families wouldn't be leaving. (As we drove around town yesterday, we saw that quite a few other people had decided to stay behind. The grocery store was packed, and we even ate out at a Chinese restaurant!)

We did go to the lumber store, and bought enough wood to board up our windows. That made me feel a little bit safer, but I was still trying to make Hubby do what I wanted him to do.... I had a huge list of "Things That Must Be Done" before we could evacuate/or wait the storm out, so I began to bark out orders to Hubby and the kids. Many of them were things that I could have done weeks ago, before a storm was ever a threat. Things like getting my overflowing craft room cleaned up and organized, having my home-school supplies ready and organized, and having a "G.O.O.D." kit ready. (Go to this blog to see all about the "Get Out Of Dodge" kit.)

Those are things I will definitely be taking care of now! If I am the Manager of My Home, I shouldn't have to be barking out orders to my family at the last minute, right? We could be ready to leave calmly and orderly. Hmmm. Where have I heard this before?

"She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27.


So, what have I learned from this encounter with Hurricane Gustav?

1. I can trust God to provide my husband with all the wisdom and knowledge he needs to lead our family. That also means God doesn't need to tell ME what my husband needs to know. God hasn't appointed me as Hubby's conscience, He actually needs me to get out of the way! I once heard submission described in this way, "Wives often need to duck out of the way so that God has a better aim at your husband!!" So, I need to practice ducking!

2. I do not need half the things I so zealously cling to. When I started to pack up my jewelry, I realized I only "cherished" two rings, one bracelet and a small pair of earrings. So, why am I constantly moving around these jewelry boxes that contain things I don't value? I also only packed 3 pairs of shoes. (Now some things are seasonal, but I do have a ton of shoes I never even wear! Why?)

3. I need to be more prepared. I already mentioned part of this one, but it was so evident this weekend! I found myself digging through out-grown clothes to find the right outfits for my children. I will be cleaning those drawers out this week!! I also need to clean out the fridge regularly, not at the last minute!

4. The kids don't need all the useless plastic toys and junk that fills their shelves. When preparing their "activity" bags, I only grabbed school things, learning puzzles, and their handmade blankets. Apparently, I didn't think they would suffer without their complete collection of Legos for a while....

5. Animals have their own instincs built-in! As I was panicking, trying to make a place for the dog to hide out in the garage, she was already sleeping underneath Hubby's boat! She had found her own place of refuge and was calmly napping!! (One of our friends was trying to figure out what to do with her chickens. Another friend told her to let them loose with plenty of food, and they would stick around the yard. So, maybe God gave them instincts too?)

6. My anxiety only raises the anxiety levels of my family. If I can keep my own emotions and feelings in check, my family will react calmly as well. I realized the children were getting anxious and had no focus because I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off! When they were outside, (with their much calmer father) they were able to relax and play, even with a big bad storm threatening! "Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, than in a house shared with a contentious woman," Proverbs 21:9

7. Lastly, I learned that I can truly trust God to take care of us.
"Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am with you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes I will help you , I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10


Sigh, so there it is. My big fat slice of Humble Pie. I ate it. God brought me graciously to my knees and I am a much calmer woman this afternoon! My husband is very forgiving, and has been very sweet to me today. However....he still says I have to find someone to help me get wood back down off the windows! (I think he's joking, but I really don't want to press the issue right now.)


HELP WANTED: Some teenagers or men willing to help Crazy Pregnant Woman remove wood from boarded-up windows. I can pay you in sweet tea. Otherwise, they might stay boarded up for a long, long time.... :-)

Oh yeah, we're leaving....

Well, Hurricane Gustav is becoming quite a little pain in the "badonkadonk." We are leaving as soon as possible tomorrow.... It is already a Category 4 on its way to becoming a Category 5, with the warm hurricane-enhancing Gulf waters still ahead!

We are renting this house and our ever-diligent landlord isn't even answering his phone..... (Jesus, help me bite my tongue.) So, we bought wood to board our windows and he will be getting the bill as soon as we can track him down! Not to mention the rent check is just going to have to stay in my purse until we come BACK to the area.

We had Grandma Lynd's funeral this morning, which went very well. Then we rushed to her nursing home to pick up a dresser that was being given to us. They have buses lined up to evacuate the residents this afternoon.

Well, I have a lot of packing to do, and not enough time left to do it! PLEASE pray for us as we travel, and pray for my sanity as my O.C.D. kicks into hyper-drive! Or maybe pray for my husband as the O.C.D. kicks in!

To leave or not to leave....

Hmmmm.... So, there is yet another Tropical Storm heading our way. This one has the potential to turn into a pretty nice hurricane before it heads our way. Or it could head to Louisiana and do its damage there. Or it could head even further west and hit Corpus Christi.... Or.... That's the biggest problem! NOT KNOWING!

We went to Wal-Mart to see if there was anything left on the shelves get a few items before time ran out. We bought mainly things we would use camping, or if we had no electricity, which I am sure will be the first thing to go. We don't have any relatives that are in central Texas, or farther north, so we aren't sure where we will evacuate to, if needed. Hightailing it to NC for a few days isn't exactly feasible, or we would! Besides, it looks like Tropical Storm Hanna is heading that way.

Basically, right now, we will probably go north and find a campground to stay at. Having the d.o.g. with us will make it harder to stay in hotels, etc. anyway. Not to mention, the funds aren't exactly padded for that right now.

To make it a little bit more complicated, Hubby's great-grandmother passed away this week. She was 100 years old, having just celebrated her birthday August 23rd. (I will do a special post on Great-Grandma Lynd when we have more time for it! Our kids are part of her 5th generation! She has a very sweet story, I can't wait to share it with you.) We will be at the visitation tonight, and the funeral in the morning. So, even if we are leaving, it won't be until after that! We didn't live here for the huge devastation that everyone experienced with Hurricane Rita, but I hate traffic enough to know I don't want to be stuck in it for long!

In other news, Hubby was scheduled to have a surgery on his arm next Wednesday. He has been battling acute tendinitis since we left the military. It hurts him to even lift the kids anymore. :-( They called today to say that he actually has a torn ligament and will need more surgery than they thought! So, we'll be going to Houston for a specialist to do that surgery, as opposed to having an out-patient procedure done here. Then, it will be at least 6-8 weeks out of work for recovery. Follow that up with having the other arm done and another 6-8 weeks out of work! WOW.

Do I have a few things going on here, or what? Whew. I am worn out just typing about it. Talk to y'all soon!!

8 Years Ago

Eight years ago, my sweet Hubby and I were standing at the San Diego County courthouse getting hitched! It was the day after payday, (which was our determining factor in choosing the date) and we had invited a few friends to go with us. Afterwards, we headed to Denny's so Hubby could get a Grand Slam breakfast fix. Aren't we classy?!

Yet, eight years later, here we are, better than ever! You know what it takes to be married to a "Visionary" man? The ability to say "Sure, why not?" a whole, whole lot!! For instance, when Hubby asked me this morning if I wanted to go ride around after the storm and look at the aftermath, I said, "Sure. C'mon, kids, let's go." Ha.

I will have to find some quotes from Debi Pearl's "Created to be His Help Meet," for you to explain the "Visionary" personality more. It's a riot around here!

The strangest things happen to me....

Just last night at church, I was telling some of my friends about how random things just seem to happen to me daily. Last night was no exception! We started out at church, fellowshipping with friends while we all took part in a church-wide outreach. Out of nowhere, a huge storm cropped up and we were watching the doors blow open and shut on the gym. It was a crazy display of nature as the wind was bending trees over, and the rain was coming down in torrents.
We decided to head out early, and went to a friend's house for coffee. We were probably gone 3 more hours, after the storm had started it's rampage. So, when we pulled into the driveway last night and saw OUR DOOR STANDING WIDE OPEN, you can imagine our horror!! Hubby went in bravely, and checked to make sure there wasn't an intruder lurking. But, as I peeked in the front door, I could see all of our electronics still sitting there, covered in dust, where we had left them. So, I knew it couldn't be that serious, because nothing valuable was taken. Unless someone had been after our piles of clutter in specific, haha.

Turns out, both Hubby and I had had second thoughts about whether the door actually shut all the way when we left. Guess we should've followed that instinct, huh? Nothing was damaged from the storm, just a few pieces of mail in the floor. And our door had apparently been sitting open, with the living room light on for at least three hours!!! I think it's safe to say we live in a low-crime area, eh?

In other news, we have a tropical storm heading this way. Just in time for our 8th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow!!! Yeehaw!! Nothing like picking up tree limbs on your anniversary, ha. So, I am off to finish tightening up the house for tonight's storm.

Hurricane Humberto

Hello! We are alive and well after dealing with Tropical Storm-turned Hurricane Humberto. Sometime in the night, after turning off the Weather Channel, Humberto became a big boy and upgraded himself to a Hurricane. Almost all the way up to a Level 2 hurricane, actually. So, we were very glad we had tried to get everything tightened up the night before.

At around 3:30am, I woke up to hear the storm starting outside. Since I am known around this house as the Lightest Sleeper in the World, it was no suprise that I couldn't go back to sleep after that. (Hubby says I could hear a cricket toot a mile away. And of course, I moderated that to say "toot" there's no way Burly Man used that phrase.)

So, anyway, I watched out the window as the rain and the winds wreaked havoc on our yard and neighborhood. Apparently the eye of the storm came right over us. There was a lull in activity for about 16 minutes and then WHAM! The Eye Wall hit around 4:30-ish and that was

just crazy! Our yard was fine up until then, when suddenly, the much-aniticipated storage shed came crashing down! We didn't even hear it, but when we looked out the back window, it was lying flat where it had been standing minutes before.

Finally, around 6:30am, things quieted down to a steady rain with a breeze. We didn't lose power, but some people in our neighborhood did. Our next-door neighbor had about 7" of rain standing in the side yard. One of my friends called to say that they had lost power and the Energy company says it could be a few days. Ugh. (I tried really hard to be considerate and not mention that I was tripping about the cable being off! I can be so self-centered, God has His hand's full with me............Hey, I heard that!!)

I was really impressed with how the whole town started cleaning up shortly after they assessed the damage. Every single yard was busy with action. Chainsaws were buzzing, getting all the mangled trees out of the way; rakes were scraping all the errant leaves out of the grass; generators were humming at houses w/o power, and neighbors were helping each other carry trash to the street. It reminded me of when Hurricane Hugo came all the way up to Charlotte when I was younger. That's basically my only other experience with a hurricane. This area went through even more two years ago with Hurricane Rita, so they were all eager to get things back to normal as quickly as possible. It worked out a lot better than waiting on the government to send people to do it for you. But that's my personal opinion. (Since this is my blog, I can have it, right?)

Here's the storage building:

After

Later in the day:

The guy who is building this for us came over yest. and started dismantling the whole thing.

Today, they are already out there rebuilding it. See what I mean about not waiting around, getting the job done? I was impressed with Texas!