Seeing Is Believing

Hurricane Sandy only left us without power for a week, but it devastated the areas where we grew up.  We were heartbroken to see all of the damage that beotch of a storm caused.  We were dying to get down there, mainly to Seaside and surrounding areas to see it for ourselves, but didn't have the chance, until about a month ago.

We weren't prepared for what we were about to see. 

You know, just because we aren't seeing it on the news AS much, does not mean that the recovery is still very much ongoing.  It was overwhelming to see all of the destruction to some of our favorite places.  The places where we have created so many memories.

The boardwalk, there is no boardwalk.

The Jet Star. :(

Tons of Landmarks all piled into a parking lot.

     Jason said that this looks similar to what New Orleans looked like when he was down there for work after Katrina.

Jason's Aunt and Uncle used to own the house all the way to the left.  Him and his cousins grew up there, spending many summers in that house. 

The damage to some houses was just unreal. I couldn't imagine my whole life just taken away like that.

 Another picture of the non-existent boardwalk.  ALTHOUGH, there is good news, they have recently begun to rebuild it!

It was a lot to take in.  You see it on TV and in pictures, but to be there and to "feel" the impact of it, was eerie.  We had lunch at one of the few places that are currently open, before taking one more trip down the Boulevard.  

I truly believe we will rebuild and will prove that Jersey Strong is not something to mess with!

Some pics from last Summer

xoxo.