Not Happy About Weather In The South This Weekend

[The Zookeeper]

We are in rural north Mississippi and live in thick woods. We have been without power and water since Saturday night. Severe ice storm. Our trees have been exploding loudly since last night. It sounds like gunfire. Thankfully, none have hit our home or barn. Our home is large and has 7 propane powered fireplaces, so we are using those as needed for heat while trying to conserve our propane. We had our tank filled a few days before the storm, but we don’t know how long we will be without power. We have a generator too, and are stocked up well on food as I can and preserve a lot. We have a gas stove that I’m using to cook meals for everyone on. We have 6 children still at home along with 18 dogs, 7 cats, chickens and ducks. We foster dogs for a local rescue, so that’s why we have so many. I’m just trying to make sure all of my children and the animals stay safe, fed, and as warm as possible. But honestly, this is the scariest thing I’ve been through. Our area took a direct hit from a tornado last year, but that was over quickly. This could go on for weeks for us. My husband is a Gulf War Veteran and thinks it’s funny that this is the scariest thing I’ve been through.