We have decided to stay at the Ritz even if they try to evacuate us. There really is no place to run to as all of the roads will be packed with people who do not know where they are going to be able to go to escape the high winds. There are so many trees that will fall and Atlantic City is fraught with dangers. No water, no electricity for the duration. Our hotel has emergency generators so we will have three days of light in our halls & elevators. if the wind tears things up, we can go into the hallways where there is no exposure to the outside. I do not know where the people who are evacuating Atlantic City will go. There will be destruction everywhere and the roads are constantly threatened with tree's down and power lines down. The great danger of the evacuation is that people will be stalled for hours in traffic trying to all get away. Gasoline will run out. And then people will be at the mercy of downed trees and downed power lines. Sitting in your car during a hurricane sounds like the place I would least like to be; so we are snuggled in here at the hotel. We are cooking up food that we can eat when there is no power. We are also looking out for Rita, an older woman who is alone and staying in the building. We will watch out for her and try to allay her fears.
This hotel, The Ritz, has withstood hurricanes for over 90 years, and we feel that she will not fail us now.
The ocean is roiling and pure white as far as the eye can see. The tide has risen 6 feet so far and coming closer to the Boardwalk at every surge. There are huge bulldozers on the beach pushing the sand up against the bank of the Boardwalk. We are praying for the lives of those people who evacuate. We are keeping in touch with our families as long as the cell phones work, and I am writing you a blog to let you know the conditions and how things turn out from the vantage point of the Ritz.
All of the casinos are closing at 4:00 p.m., today (Sunday). They are taking no chances. Businesses are putting up plywood over their windows. But my other concern is for all of the people who do not have cars or any vehicles. 75% of Atlantic City is populated by people who do not have cars and must depend on mass transit to evacuate them. Where will they be taken to if they can find room on the bus or Jitney? There are no rooms for rent in the hotels around the area. So I pray there are shelters that they can find.
The rain has started, but it is still mild and people are still walking on the Boardwalk; watching the ocean in its changing awesomeness.
THE GOD GAMES: Heaven & Hell...Chapter Thirty Eight
It is evening, and I go through my routine of closing up the house; making sure that all of my daily chores have been atteded to and that the house will feel warm and comfortable for the night. I thank ONE for this wonderful apartment and His taking care of me each day and providing for all of my needs and also for many of my "wants." He is so generous to His children. Afterwards, when all of my work is done for the day I take a shower and relax and just kick back for the rest of the evening, reading, or writing or watching television.
About 11:00 p.m., I take my night meds and slip into bed for the night. I listen to a Sedona method CD and relax and set my goals for the next day. Then I try to trick myself into going to sleep, but most of the time I am awake at all hours of the day and night.
__________________________
"Ann, Ann! It's time to be together!"
I open my eyes and see a great light and in the great light is Ed gently shaking me.
"Come on honey," says Ed, "it's time to go home; it's time to walk into the light together."
"Where are we going to?" I ask.
"Home honey, home: just three feet to go and we'll be there!"
I stood up and took Ed's hand and we walked into the light together.
November 14, 2024
Tomorrow, or whenever we are able to write again, we begin the part of the book that deals with Ann's transition into Heaven Again! We will also give you updates on the hurricane.
Please return to see what happens to Ann, and to myself and my family. God bless each one of you!
This hotel, The Ritz, has withstood hurricanes for over 90 years, and we feel that she will not fail us now.
The ocean is roiling and pure white as far as the eye can see. The tide has risen 6 feet so far and coming closer to the Boardwalk at every surge. There are huge bulldozers on the beach pushing the sand up against the bank of the Boardwalk. We are praying for the lives of those people who evacuate. We are keeping in touch with our families as long as the cell phones work, and I am writing you a blog to let you know the conditions and how things turn out from the vantage point of the Ritz.
All of the casinos are closing at 4:00 p.m., today (Sunday). They are taking no chances. Businesses are putting up plywood over their windows. But my other concern is for all of the people who do not have cars or any vehicles. 75% of Atlantic City is populated by people who do not have cars and must depend on mass transit to evacuate them. Where will they be taken to if they can find room on the bus or Jitney? There are no rooms for rent in the hotels around the area. So I pray there are shelters that they can find.
The rain has started, but it is still mild and people are still walking on the Boardwalk; watching the ocean in its changing awesomeness.
THE GOD GAMES: Heaven & Hell...Chapter Thirty Eight
It is evening, and I go through my routine of closing up the house; making sure that all of my daily chores have been atteded to and that the house will feel warm and comfortable for the night. I thank ONE for this wonderful apartment and His taking care of me each day and providing for all of my needs and also for many of my "wants." He is so generous to His children. Afterwards, when all of my work is done for the day I take a shower and relax and just kick back for the rest of the evening, reading, or writing or watching television.
About 11:00 p.m., I take my night meds and slip into bed for the night. I listen to a Sedona method CD and relax and set my goals for the next day. Then I try to trick myself into going to sleep, but most of the time I am awake at all hours of the day and night.
__________________________
"Ann, Ann! It's time to be together!"
I open my eyes and see a great light and in the great light is Ed gently shaking me.
"Come on honey," says Ed, "it's time to go home; it's time to walk into the light together."
"Where are we going to?" I ask.
"Home honey, home: just three feet to go and we'll be there!"
I stood up and took Ed's hand and we walked into the light together.
November 14, 2024
Tomorrow, or whenever we are able to write again, we begin the part of the book that deals with Ann's transition into Heaven Again! We will also give you updates on the hurricane.
Please return to see what happens to Ann, and to myself and my family. God bless each one of you!
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