The flood story from these books is much more personal now. I can't believe it has been two and a half weeks since the flood here in Nashville that started the morning of May 1. So much has happened. So many changes. There was such a sense of nervous urgency while the rain came down and we watched the Cumberland and Harpeth Rivers rise. We were stuck at home for 3 days. It rained Friday night to Sunday night. We coudn't stop watching the media coverage. Then, on Monday the mayor asked that everyone stay home so the rescue workers could work unimpeded by onlookers. Feeling trapped and stir-crazy, we walked to the greenway on Tuesday and saw the bridge that was washed down the creek and then ate supper with neighbors. We stopped doing laundry and dishes. We went without showering or even leaving the water running while brushing our teeth because we were down to one water treatment plant for the county. On Wednesday, I went to our friends' house to help. It was a bizarre sight. Their house had been filled with 4 feet of muddy water. It ruined furniture, flooring, walls, books, appliances, bedding, clothes, and memorabilia. These pictures are from that afternoon.
During all of this, I got a new job, found my lost heirloom jewelry, and had much cheaper than expected dental work. Talk about yin and yang.
love,
Ellen
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