[joannej]

Originally Posted by Rbgold

We are trying really hard to remain positive. Some hours it's not as easy as others. We are still waiting for insurance adjusters to meet with us. FEMA was here today and was very helpful in answering questions and guiding us along in what will be a long process. So far we have ripped out walls, sheetrock,insulation and flooring in the 7 rooms on first floor. Taken a zillion digital pics for documentation. All our furniture is at the curbside along with everything else that was destroyed. It is an ugly mess. Sad to look up & down the street and see the same thing repeated house after house.

But as I have said before we are safe, we have shelter with family and we do have a home that can be rebuilt. Gee, it looks like we will be building two homes at the same time - one in TV and one in PPB! So that's what keeps me going and focused. Once we do our design mtg next week, then TV can handle the rest. I know that they will turn out a great product that we will love and enjoy. Hubby and I will work on whipping our NJ home back into shape and it will be better and stronger than before -- just like us

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your words of encouragement and support. It means the world to mean. And for those who have also been touched by the effects of this devastation, either directly or indirectly, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Very sorry to hear about these storms that are hitting the East Coast and the terrible things that are happening to many. I'm hoping and wishing that you'll have a better future ahead for you.