Waiting out the storm/it's officially started

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The storm has officially started. I can hear the wind outside. I haven't seen any lightning yet or heard any thunder, and I can't tell if it's raining, but the wind has gotten pretty bad. I've been keeping an eye on FB for the weather. I don't mind storms, but I still want to make sure I'm awake in case we do get any tornadoes. I also don't want to be startled awake if we lose power. We have a generator, but my husband would have to set it up. It's far too hot not to be able to run an AC. Hopefully, we'll keep power. I have always loved rain and storms, but I also don't like being taken by surprise if the power goes out or if we have to move our location to a safer area. My husband and son will probably sleep through most of the storm. I always used to, but I also had family that would wake me and have me move if it were bad. Now I'm the one staying awake to keep my family safe. I never appreciated my parents enough for this before. I definitely do now. Here's to hoping this storm passes and we keep our power.