Thread:Greeneyedlady007/@comment-27294075-20161009230445

Matthew is gone. We were hit a little harder than anticipated, Winds were stronger than first thought to be. My phone alert went off at 1:15 AM on Sunday and so did our power. Power outage is spotty throughout our area (Hampton Roads). The alert which went off was for flash flood. We do have flooding in spotty areas also.

We did well, with only power outage and a rice field for a back yard. Our daughter and hubby came this afternoon to pick us up *they were some of the fortunate ones not to lose power* and go inland to stay with them until power is restored. This could be a couple of days as flooding is going to continue with high tides until Tuesday.

The trip across town was eye opening. We could see where the waters had been (and would probably return) by all the roadblocks of abandoned cars. I do not know when I have seen so many in my area of town.

Even now at nearly 7 PM, the sounds of chainsaws are still running outside.

Thank you all for your well wishes, positive thoughts and prayers.❤️

GEL😎  