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Maria de Melo (Gulla)
Good Morning:
Feeling very grateful and humbled by the number of classmates who have sent me messages of good wishes as Hurricane Irma approached us. We were originally predicted to suffer a direct hit. We are as well prepared as can be, well stocked and hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. We have been in Florida since 1968 and have experienced many hurricanes. Of course Andrew is the one we measure all the others by.
As I type, the house is quiet, my son, husband, brother and sister in law are still sleeping. I've been up for hours and listening to the sounds of wind and rain, admiring the photos on the wall and memorabilia. In the end, safety of loved ones are the most precious. I did place my wedding album, some photos and precious items in the innermost bathroom in the house.We keeping getting tornado updates. But, as Jimmy Buffett said, "if you couldn't laugh, we'd all go insane." Enjoy the little poem below that a dear friend sent me.
Love to all and thank you for your good wishes
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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE IRMA:
Twas the night before Irma and all through the house
Everyone was nervous, except for my spouse.
The shutters were hung ‘round the house all with care,
In hopes in the morning it still would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of spaghetti models danced in their heads.
And me in my night gown, and hubs in his cap,
Had just had some shots and a keg we did tap.
When outside the house there arose such a clatter,
We sprang from our chairs to see what was the matter.
Away to the window jumping over our clutter,
but we couldn’t see shit because of the shutters
With snacks in hand, and a go-bag all ready.
We retired to our room, hoping our roof did stay steady.
With a silent prayer said for all the residents of our state.
We will hunker down no choice now but to wait.
Author Unknown
STAY SAFE!!!!
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