This place is so beautiful I really cannot describe it efficiently, and I think after getting settled in a bit — just what the doctor ordered (only in this case, it was Ted who ordered the retreat). We are in a really nice condo snuggled on the shores of Tablerock Lake with the Ozarks in the near distance. We got everything put away and drove down into Branson for a little while tonight, but decided to do the shows and shopping later. Did buy groceries and I am so excited about being able to cook in my own (well, sort of) kitchen for the time we are here.
We picked out two shows we want to see and bought tickets for Monday and Wednesday evenings. I also scouted out some shops I want to hit before leaving, too.
Stopped on the way over from Tulsa and visited with Addie Mae and Ron (Ted's cousins whom I had never met) and enjoyed our time with them.
Had a tip when I arrived and opened my computer that the authorities have found two more bodies probably from Bolivar. One cannot be identified as a man or a woman at this time.
Our new insurance adjustor called tonight shortly after we arrived and seemed very nice and professional. Martha has agreed to meet him at our site on Tuesday. The first one did not need to have someone there, but this one said he must have someone there, and Martha (Ted's sister) has known our cabin on Bolivar longer than we have, so we asked her to volunteer and she kindly did. Please pray that this man finds that "wind" and not "water" destroyed our home so that we can rebuild it as soon as possible. So many people are hurting on the Peninsula and stories continue to surface every day about new woes.
The adjustor told me tonight (off the record and not for a story) that he had never seen such devastation and that he had to leave the scene today to compose himself after watching an 76-tear-old woman digging in the sand and muck to see if she could find just one of her possessions. Her house was totally destroyed and she, too, is depending on the windstorm insurance to supply her a home to live in at the beach.
Several reports tonight have come by way of messages about looting with trucks being piled high with tools, copper wire, small crafts, appliances and everything in between. The law enforcement officers are patrolling, but they cannot be everywhere all of the time. I cannot believe unprincipled people would take advantage of folks after a disaster of this size has hit the area.
Please pray diligently about the adjustor's findings. We appreciate it very much.
Until the next page turns,
Brenda
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