These last twenty-four hours or so have been absolutely ridiculous. James and I tried evacuating yesterday before dinner, but got stuck in a blizzard before we even made it to Fergus. We turned around, headed back to Moorhead, and joined our friends in some more last-minute, late-night sandbagging efforts. However, after making it to North Fargo, we received word that campus was evacuating immediately. James and I were fortunate enough to already have our bags packed - we got right back on I-94, which was thankfully cleared up.
Anyway, we ended up in St. Cloud to stay at my uncle's house for the night. This morning, we woke up early and drove down to SE MN. We received an e-mail saying campus is expected to reopen on April 6. Impromptu spring break? Guess so.
I know the flood is nowhere near done - the crest is predicted to arrive on Sunday afternoon. I still have up to ten days of hiding out in Rochester. However, I've learned a few interesting things and had some crazy experiences in the last week.
I never thought I'd
- Eat out of the back of a Red Cross truck for a week
- Be labeled a flood "victim" and evacuate
- Be able to (easily!) lift bags half my weight and consider this part of a normal daily routine
- Wear handbell gloves while filling sandbags
- Wake up in the morning and dress myself entirely from the dirty clothes hamper
- Go for a week without showering, washing my hands, flushing a toilet
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Heck yeah, another awesome use for handbell gloves! Lee would be proud.
ReplyDeleteAfter roughing it in Fargo/Moorhead, think how prepped you'll be for camp counseling this summer.
Have a fun extra spring break! We're all sending happy thoughts your way (toward the whole flooded area) and are proud of you.
Your comment about the handbell gloves was very moving. As a matter of fact, I posted it on my wall this morning. There will be a sermon there someday. Glad you're safe, warm and clean--
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