Eleanor Tatum

Sandy’s Silver Lining

Hurricane Sandy has left most of us on this third of our country with at least some sort of kick in the anatomy and hunting for a silver lining isn’t easy but it’s there. Run on sentences obviously have not been affected.

The brilliant lining I found surrounds and gently hugs communication and closeness which has never been a hallmark of my group. Alas, a qualification is needed here. If my in-laws are reading this post, first thank you, then please understand the subject today is my husband’s in-laws who live north of the Mason-Dixon.

Sandy stirred our communication skills and weakened our reticent ways. Emails flew and showed concern; relayed information, located lost souls, and listed needs. These needs were instantly meet or are in the process thereof. Fortunately, all members have been found although electrical power and tree removal continues to hamper a return to normalcy.

Normal is a rare adjective to be found attached to my husband’s in-laws but loved they are.

Enough.