De-stressing after a natural disaster is beyond necessary to get yourself back on track. After last week’s snowstorm, it took me a few days to get back into my normal routine. In today’s culture we have a “if you fall off get right back on and keep going” state of mind. Nevertheless, sometimes we need a break and a moment to reset. Staying in a shelter to keep warm and being without a power for a few days will definitely warrant a break! While it was not the easiest experience, it honestly was not the worst. If you have ever experienced a tough situation, you know how important it is to not become overwhelmed. Here are a few of the things I did to keep my spirits up: 1. Stay busy! I kept myself so busy by completing schoolwork that even the other people at the shelter gave me a pat on the back! 2. Spirituality. I read my bible and prayed throughout the day. I tried to focus on what God may have been trying to show me. 3. Positive Thinking. As uncertain,
Well it’s been a week now and today’s 70 degree weather has me feeling like did last week really happen ? Was my power really out for 4 days during a snow storm ? Wait there was a snow storm in Texas ?! Yes that did happen and I survived thank you Jesus ! Staying at a warming center or shelter definitely took the cake but I was safe and the food was great. So many local people brought in food, heaters, and blankets. Seeing the generosity of so many people encouraged me to give more ! I also was able to see how the elderely and those with disabilities are especially vulnerable during a time like this. Many of the people at the shelter were elderly and would not have survived the freezing temps on their own . After I got an email saying my power had been restored I just felt so thankful that I had made it ! Who knew a native Floridian had what it took to survive a snow storm ? I made it y’all ! Check out the video below to see how it all went . SUBSCRIBE: https://youtu.be/eCs5VIoD90A