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Post by Eric W. on Oct 10, 2016 15:20:51 GMT -5
I don't believe that anyone else is dealing with fallout from matthew. If so at least I can't remember right off hand. I know my power went out Saturday around noon, and right now they are estimating it to be out until next saturday. The town just south of me (where I work) they have shut off the water from contamination. They are still evacuating people.
I have food, water, etc. Just asking for prayers for my meighbors, community, and those hit by this storm.
I won't be on much at least until power is back. Only way I have to charge my phone right now is my car, and I am not sure when gas stations will open back up.
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Post by tkk2 on Oct 10, 2016 21:15:42 GMT -5
Definitely praying for all those affected. Stay strong and be well.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 10, 2016 22:06:02 GMT -5
That is so scary. Yes, definitely praying for you! One of my friends is in it too and it's heading north toward my husbands family and stepdaughter. We will be praying Eric and PLEASE contact us if you need anything!
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Post by Mary H on Oct 10, 2016 22:16:50 GMT -5
Praying
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Post by Adrienne on Oct 10, 2016 22:43:44 GMT -5
I'm praying for you Eric - actually I have had you in my thoughts and prayers for a few days since I remembered you and I are the two NC'ers in the group. My city's farther north and more inland so it wasn't hit much, but I know it really affected a lot of people. I'm praying for resolutions to these issues and for safety for all those involved! Let us know if we can help in any way other than prayer!
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Post by leandro on Oct 11, 2016 9:39:39 GMT -5
Eric, stay safe brother. I will pray for you!
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Post by marissaa91 on Oct 12, 2016 19:18:40 GMT -5
Defintely praying for you! Stay safe!
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Post by Eric W. on Oct 13, 2016 7:42:27 GMT -5
Thank you all for the prayers. I am ok. It seems it was bad all around us,mainly south a bit. Lumberton, the town where I work is still bad. A day or two after the storm a levy broke and flooded homes and areas not severely hit by the storm iself. Apparently, a dam near Raleigh broke as well causing further flooding downstream. They are saying parts of Lumberton will be without power for possibly 2 more weeks. I got my hopes up last night that mine might be coming back on, when the automated notification call came and said I should be back on @ 9:30 last night. Next morning and it's still off. I have food, and drinking water, just no power or running water at the moment.
I spent the first 2 days in a study bible I have. Going through the book of Job. Some great wisdom there. The study bible helped me glean some things I hadn't caught before. I go out on the porch and sit in a folding camping chair and read while there is light. When it jets too dark to read I come in to my iPad and read a short bit more. Still not wanting to use too much battery. I have to charge things in my car, but now gas stations nearby are opened back up.
I just wanted to let you know I am good, that God is good before, during, and after the storm. Bless you brothers and sisters.
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Post by marissaa91 on Oct 13, 2016 9:23:47 GMT -5
Glad you're ok!
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Post by tschnelli on Oct 16, 2016 10:43:22 GMT -5
Praying for you Eric. Hope you're still well.
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Post by Eric W. on Oct 16, 2016 16:09:31 GMT -5
I am thank you all for the prayers. I have power, and water back. All I lost was the groceries in my fridge/freezer. There are still a lot of friends, neighbors, and community that have lost homes, lives, cars, etc. Please continue to pray for them with me. As my pastor is fond of saying. "Who are we?" - "Salt and light!" That's definitely what we need right now.
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Post by Adrienne on Oct 16, 2016 21:53:54 GMT -5
Still praying for post-hurricane recovery Eric. Glad to hear you're doing ok!
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Post by Sharon on Oct 16, 2016 23:57:01 GMT -5
Praise God that your power came back on. I will keep praying for your neighbors and your church Eric.
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