The value of "Junk"?

[ducklite]

We're leaving shortly to drive down. We have a fully loaded truck, much of it is supplies. We need to board our windows and secure our house. We had originally bought and packed enough supplies, water, food, etc. for our family for five days. We've now unpacked a bunch of junk off the truck--yes it becomes junk, more on that in a moment--because we went out and bought more supplies, water, food, batteries, plastic tarps, work gloves, duct tape, and so much more. We are now coming with the thought of securing our house, as well as helping out others in need with supplies that were readily available around here and not to be found in Florida. If I could afford it I'd buy up every generator at Home Depot and give them away, because there are hundreds of them in the stores in my area.

Now, onto the "junk". This entire episode has made me stop and think about what is really important in life. And it comes down to the things you really need. Food, water, shelter. OK, I'm from NJ, so a blow dryer might be included in the list. Relax, just trying to lighten this post up, because if I have to keep a positive attitude.

At any rate, it occured to me that without dear friends around you to share your life with, having "junk" didn't really matter. So, much of the "junk" is staying in NJ, I'll get it down to FL eventually, and we're bringing along supplies that will help our friends, and even complete strangers in need get through this. This WILL pass. We WILL get through it. Please keep the people of Florida in your prayers. This ones going to be rough.

Godspeed.

Anne

 

[bpr2002]

Sending prayers your way and to all in Florida and anyone else who needs it!

God Bless You for your post and the help you are willing to give to those around you!

 

[sjh801]

Thinking about you, ducklite, during your move. I hope that all went well with your trip down. Check in when you can and let us all know how you are doing.

 

[KirstenB]

Best of luck with your house Ducklite. From what I've seen on TV, it looks like your Fla neighbors could use all the things you listed. I'm sure they'll really appreciate the supplies. Take care.

 

[April in Disney]

Anne,
I keep you and your family on my prayer. We are planning to move by end of next June (DD is in school) from Central Jersey to Orange or Lake county. Let me know how you did. I thought you might be interested to know many of the big developers here have sent their roofers to Florida to help out.