New Normal.

Yesterday was the closest I've gotten to a normal day in a while.

We officially began getting things at the house worked 

on since our street opened up. 

[we're some of the lucky ones].

I even had a chance to take a run around what was open in our

neighborhood. I couldn't stay long, because it's just too hard to look at. 

I feel like a spectator in my own home- stopping & staring like everyone 

else in awe of the destruction. For a moment I felt like I could look at things & then leave,

but I quickly remembered that this is my reality. There is a rebuilding process that must begin.

 But something about yesterday started to feel almost normal-like it's all
going to be ok.
The things I was distracted from this past week are quickly returning to my mind, some more welcome than others.
We're slowly defining a new normal.

For day-by-day summary of my last week, 

check out Beth's blog. She lives up the street

from me & our stories are very similar.