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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 739245" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>I have thought about this more than once, to describe what we go through with kids off the rails. The despair and heartache of it, the learning we have to go through and wondering if what we are doing is right, when it all feels so awful. There is a need, I feel, to show how devastating it is from our eyes and hearts. Or, maybe that’s just me, wanting my daughters to know that it has been an excruciating journey for me, watching them drift further and further away from themselves, and away from us. Knowing that I have no power over their choices. Knowing that they do have it within themselves to do better.</p><p>It is tantamount to this approaching storm. We are told to prepare for power outages and landslides from torrential downpours, upwards of 20 inches of rain. We live on Oahu, Copa, densely populated and dependent on shipping. They are closing ports and people are rushing to stores and depleting supplies. But really, how much preparation can one do?</p><p>I live in a forested area with huge 100 plus year old trees. We have had experience with landslides. Lost ten years of planting in one fell swoop. Have you ever heard a huge tree twist and snap in the wind? It sounds like a bomb exploding. We have a small one lane road, surrounded by tall trees. A river running right through our valley. The last huge rain event, it went from a trickle, to a raging torrent in no time. Huge boulders crashing from upstream, a thunderous cascade.</p><p>I have to decide a plan for evacuating, pack bags, have enough provisions for <em>two weeks</em>. Figure out if I should pack my truck and get “out of Dodge”, park it down on the main road, because if a tree goes down and blocks the road, I am stuck.</p><p>It is an enormous task just to ponder the what ifs. I went off to work this morning, thinking that I need to be home and take care of essentials.</p><p>I am trying to remain calm and hopeful that the storm weakens, yet be ready for worst case scenario.</p><p>It is an awful feeling. </p><p>Yet, I have no control over Mother Nature.</p><p></p><p>Yes, this is just like dealing with our wayward adult kids. The angst. </p><p>We will know by Wednesday night, what to expect. I think. The latest trajectory has Hurricane Lane headed to hit the island chain. Even if it veers, it is so huge that the outer most parts are going to inflict damage. </p><p>Sorry, I am a bit hysterical. </p><p> Thank you Copa. I am waiting for my daughter to come home so we can formulate our plan. Better to be as much prepared as possible.</p><p>Prayers are needed for Hawaii.</p><p>Thank you all.</p><p>(((Hugs)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 739245, member: 19522"] I have thought about this more than once, to describe what we go through with kids off the rails. The despair and heartache of it, the learning we have to go through and wondering if what we are doing is right, when it all feels so awful. There is a need, I feel, to show how devastating it is from our eyes and hearts. Or, maybe that’s just me, wanting my daughters to know that it has been an excruciating journey for me, watching them drift further and further away from themselves, and away from us. Knowing that I have no power over their choices. Knowing that they do have it within themselves to do better. It is tantamount to this approaching storm. We are told to prepare for power outages and landslides from torrential downpours, upwards of 20 inches of rain. We live on Oahu, Copa, densely populated and dependent on shipping. They are closing ports and people are rushing to stores and depleting supplies. But really, how much preparation can one do? I live in a forested area with huge 100 plus year old trees. We have had experience with landslides. Lost ten years of planting in one fell swoop. Have you ever heard a huge tree twist and snap in the wind? It sounds like a bomb exploding. We have a small one lane road, surrounded by tall trees. A river running right through our valley. The last huge rain event, it went from a trickle, to a raging torrent in no time. Huge boulders crashing from upstream, a thunderous cascade. I have to decide a plan for evacuating, pack bags, have enough provisions for [I]two weeks[/I]. Figure out if I should pack my truck and get “out of Dodge”, park it down on the main road, because if a tree goes down and blocks the road, I am stuck. It is an enormous task just to ponder the what ifs. I went off to work this morning, thinking that I need to be home and take care of essentials. I am trying to remain calm and hopeful that the storm weakens, yet be ready for worst case scenario. It is an awful feeling. Yet, I have no control over Mother Nature. Yes, this is just like dealing with our wayward adult kids. The angst. We will know by Wednesday night, what to expect. I think. The latest trajectory has Hurricane Lane headed to hit the island chain. Even if it veers, it is so huge that the outer most parts are going to inflict damage. Sorry, I am a bit hysterical. Thank you Copa. I am waiting for my daughter to come home so we can formulate our plan. Better to be as much prepared as possible. Prayers are needed for Hawaii. Thank you all. (((Hugs))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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