it took me some time to get over it - the power came back Saturday evening, but I'd gotten very tired trying to cope with the heat, and around here, the humidity's the killer. I became pretty depressed during the four days, what with the heat and darkness, worrying about my mother and pets, getting the children somewhere comfortable, then running back and forth to Mom's place. She got power the night before I did, thank God, because she just did not want to leave her home.

Thanks so much for the concern - it was nice to hear from you (and I enjoyed the virtual gift you sent as well)! Hope you never have to go without power again either - enduring the cold sounds horrible, too.