Faced With Adversity
Faced With Adversity
Definition of adversity: a difficult situation or condition, misfortune or tragedy
I am two weeks into the Ultimate Blog Challenge and for today’s suggested blog post, it’s to write about a time that you were faced with adversity, what was it, what caused it, what did you do to overcome it and what did you learn from it. This topic couldn’t have come at a better time and I didn’t even have to think on this one.
Our subdivision was fairly lucky, lots of trees and branches down, shingles and siding ripped off but for the most, there was no major structure damage to the homes. Our shop is about 5 miles from our home, across the Inland Waterway but no one was allowed in until it was checked for downed power lines and other hazardous problems. Once it was deemed safe, the business owners and residents have to show proof to get into town to check their property. We slowly crawled across the 1/2 mile bridge where we showed our proof of ownership and we were allow to go in. It was nerve-wracking driving the few miles to our shop, wondering what the condition would be.
All this was so minor to what others had and are still dealing with. Everything in the area was closed from either no power or damage except a Waffle House that had a generator. There was over a hour wait for coffee! We had lost power on Saturday at our home but was surprised to find it was on at the shop when we were finally able to get in on Sunday.
So to turn this difficult situation around, on Monday morning, I packed up our induction burner, the frying pan and utensils along with some things from the freezer that were beginning to defrost and took them to our shop.
When we got back home Tuesday evening, our power had come back on and I was so thankful to see that we didn’t lose anything in our large freezer in the garage. We never once opened in while the power was out so that worked out great.
So while we were faced with the adversity of no power due to the hurricane, we overcome it by moving our “kitchen” to our store and made due with what we had available. There are so many things we all take for granted until we don’t have it. But there is also so much to be thankful for, our situation could have been so much worse and I pray that all those that were and still are flooded out and without power will find the strength to get through their adversity.
Have you been faced with adversity and if so what was it and what did you do to overcome it?
Wow! I am glad you are okay. Looks like an awesome meal! 🙂
What started out as a scary night turned into quite an adventure. My romantic meals with hubby were actually two fold, with no internet we were able to enjoy our meals without interrupts. When adversity happens, we have to learn to make the best of it. Thanks for visiting Andria.
I have been through hurricanes, blizzards and torandos that took out power. I remember loosing power during the blizzard of 79′. That was a bad winter.
Storms of any kind are not fun be I’ve learned to make the best of what we have and be thankful that things weren’t worse. When I was younger and went through the blizzards, how I remember huddling together under a blanket to keep warm. At least the weather was warm this time. Thanks for stopping by Sandy.
So glad you did not have much damage. What a great way to face your ordeal!
Thanks Jennifer, I try to always make the best of situations and thanks to my review products, I was able to cook great meals. I pray for all those that have lost so much as the water is still rising in the rivers. Thanks for stopping by.
Thankful you are ok and the store survived well, thoughts are with the south as they deal with the aftermath… Been there, done that and no fun… but we adapt and move forward 🙂
It seems like everything is the worse when something like this hits but then we realize others are so much worse off. After the initial shock, I think we handled things well, even able to add my normal bit of humor. Sometimes if we don’t laugh, we cry. Still today, the rivers are rising and homes are being flooded all around. My heart goes to all those that have lost everything. But like you said, we adapt and move forward. Thanks for visiting Savvy Age.
Oh my goodness! Glad you are OK.
We get snow over here in New England. The worst part is when the power cuts out.
We are originally from way upstate New York. Hubby loves and misses the snow. He says he’ll take a snow storm over a hurricane any day. How I remember the snow storms that knocked out the power years back! Thanks for stopping by Sumudu.
I like how you have taken adversity and reframed it as an adventure.
Power outages in cold weather are different than power outages in warm weather.
I recall a power outage in mid summer caused by Air Conditioner demand overloading the grid and causing the system to shut down for a few days. The silence was wonderful.
Actually the temperatures were perfect, not overly hot like usual down here and not cold. I’m usually a positive person and make things work when needed. I never looked at it as reframing to an adventure, but now that you mentioned that, it sure was! Thanks for stopping by Doug.