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Friends, I just wanted to hop on here and let you know that we’re doing okay at the Shull house.  We lost power at 1:00 AM on Monday morning, and it didn’t come back on until 9:00 AM this morning.  Right now, it’s 12:22 PM and my internet is working, so I thought I’d post.  I hope and pray our power stays on from here on out, but really, who knows?   As much as I wanted to worry about myself, I was more worried for the elderly in my neighborhood and my own grandparents who were without power (as well as my mom and dad!).  Then, on Monday night, we were trying to make dinner in our dark house when the neighbor who lives directly across the street from us (his backyard faces my house) called Andrew screaming that his house was on fire.  It was just terrible and horrible and anyway, please pray for that family.  We had so much snow and the temps dropped below 0 which is insane for where we live, and our homes are not equipped for those temps, so needless to say…it’s been a week.  Kids in our town won’t head back to school until at least Monday, so I won’t be logging on here any more this week.  We should be back to normal programming at the start of next week.  Thank you so much to all of you who reached out and checked on us.  We’re okay!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!  I love you all!! xo

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  1. Luetta F Snyder says

    Glad to hear you are coping with this bitter weather. Was a bit concerned this morning when I didnt receive notification of your post.

    Hang in there!!!

  2. Liz Thorson says

    Shay, my heart is heavy for all who are suffering in your area. I am glad you all are OK and hope your parents and grandparents have been able to find somewhere warm to stay. I am so sorry to learn of your neighbor’s house fire. What a nightmare for them and all of you to witness. Much love and hope for your power to remain on.

  4. Ella Williams says

    Oh my goodness. Shay!! I am so sorry!!! I’ll be praying for you and that family. It has been a year and we’re only in February.

  7. Chrys says

    I am so glad to see you check-in and to know that you, the kids, and Andrew are doing well. Thinking about all of you during these trying times. Lots of love xoxo

  9. Ramona Puckett says

    Oh I was wondering about y’all! And I will pray for your neighbors! It’s been rough, but we’re ok! ❤️

  12. Kim says

    Oh my goodness, Shay! Praying for you all in TX! My SIL literally moved to McKinney from NJ just in the last two weeks, and she feels like she never left “home”! Many prayers for your neighbors and your parents and grandparents!

  14. Stephanie Snyder says

    Praying for you and all your family and neighbors/friends who are impacted by this crazy weather. Prayers for power and warmth and safety and good health.

  17. Kristin says

    Praying for you! I lost power and water around 200 am Sunday and still do not have it. Thankful for the blessings of friends who took me and my daughter in. I mean, I’d rather kill a rattlesnake with my flip flop than deal with this weather.

  19. Sam Randall says

    Shay, I am so sorry for what you’ve gone through. For what your beautiful state is experiencing. I have been so worried about all my Texas friends.. I mean I don’t know you all in real life but there is definitely a connection and it means the world to me. I don’t comment on here but I read every post, watch every video. I love following you on IG (I’m catsam80 there).
    The news I’m seeing is devastating. I will pray for your neighbour. I see there have been a lot of fires. One poor family burning trying to stay warm and also carbon monoxide poisoning for others. I am heartbroken.
    You, your family and your whole state including all the animals are in my prayers. Love from Australia. ❤️ Sam. Xx

  20. Taylor says

    What a nightmare! I can’t imagine what you all are going through. This whole thing is giving me 2020 vibes..yuck.

  21. Beth Knecht says

    So glad to see this post!! I truly cannot imagine how an area that was never structured to endure so much snow and ice and freezing temperatures is handling it! We watch the evening news each night thinking of all of you in Texas and hoping that it warms up soon! Take care and be safe!!

  26. Kelly Gorman says

    I’m praying for you and your family!! Also, I just need to ask…is Andrew like a volunteer firefighter? I’m curious why they called you guys and praying they are okay!

  30. Jenn says

    I’m so sorry for how difficult and stressful this has been for you. I’m thankful that your family is safe and pray your electricity stays on. Oh and my heart breaks for your sweet neighbor, that is so so sad. I’m thankful your family was home and able to care and help this family.

  31. Dustie Day says

    Shay, I was so happy to see your story yesterday that you are all ok! Thinking and praying for Texas!!!

  33. Kathy says

    I’ve been praying for you and all of the others experiencing the frigid cold weather without power, water, etc….I’m so sorry to hear about the fire at the house of one of your neighbors! I hope and pray it was able to be put out quickly with minimal damage.

  34. Sue Jones says

    We are praying for Texas in Tennessee. We have experienced some snow/ice but thankfully very few have lost power. Thanks for the update.

  38. Dana P says

    So glad you’re safe! I have been so worried about you guys up there. We have lost power for about 8 hours each day, but that’s way easier than what you guys are going through. Thanks so much for the update! Praying for all of you. ?

  41. Tessa says

    We have family in the Denton area that have been experiencing rolling blackouts the entire time. Thinking and praying for you all!

  45. Kacy M says

    Thinking of y’all and praying!! In Houston, my family lost electricity Tuesday, came back on yesterday and lost it again. We are on a boil water notice but are lucky to have it still (low pressure) as well as bottled. My 97 yr old grandpa doesn’t have power nor water, so he’s been bouncing between houses (mine and relatives). Can’t wait til this is over, definitely could be a lot worse (which is what I keep telling myself) – hang in there!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I’m so sorry about your grandpa. I was so relieved when my grandparents got their power back. I hope he’s doing well during the transitions.

  47. Jen says

    I’ve been thinking of you. Stay safe. I live in cold/snow land so I never remember how the southern part of the country really is not built to deal with this weather. I’ve been scared for you all.

  48. Sandra Roberts says

    Just praying for your neighbor and everyone. My family lives in Georgia and like Texas, we are not equipped. I am so so sorry.

  50. Ashley says

    Remember when you said one of your New Years Resolutions was to get to know your neighbors better? Well I think now is your chance! Hopefully that will be the blessing you come out of this chaos with. Praying for Texas!

  54. Julie Bradford says

    So glad everyone is ok in your family and your house hasn’t sustained damage.. I have thought about you over and over and then I reached out to Erika to make sure y’all were good!!! Prayers for everyone in Texas.. what a mess!

  55. Gracie says

    Been thinking and praying for you often, Shay!! And for everyone in Texas. We live in Michigan and my husband and I just keep saying we can imagine dealing with the snow/cold in a place that isn’t equipped or used to it. We are continuing to pray!!

  56. Jennifer says

    Thanks so much for checking in when you could! I’m glad you finally have heat. I feel terrible for your neighbor! Were they able to put out the fire before it destroyed the whole house??? ??

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I think it’s too early to tell how much damage. I would say that at least a third of the house was on fire…I don’t know how you salvage the rest with all of the smoke damage plus the damage to put it out (water hoses, they were hacking into the walls to make sure fire wasn’t in there). Please pray for them.

  59. Allie says

    We have been praying for you, Shay and all of Texas! And Prayers for your neighbors! I hope they are all okay, despite their loss of property.

  61. Laura Reimer says

    We are all in prayer for the state of Texas. It is mind-numbing what is happening. Prayers and love sent in abundance.

  63. Bev byerly says

    Prayers for everyone!,, one of my daughters friends live in Texas and she does not expect water or electricity until the weekend. So sad! You have been thru so much this past year but God is still there for you! Hugs!,,,

  67. Julie says

    Oh, Shay! Hang in there. I live outside Boston and in one of our recent storms we lost power for a couple days. It is miserable. Oh, and of course! we had baby chicks in the basement under a red light at the time. So in addition to the chaos the chicks were cold and yelling at us. You have to laugh! I’m glad you all are okay. Poor Texas is just not equipped for it all and I feel so badly at the destruction the snow is causing. Stay warm and your family is in our thoughts!

  69. Kay says

    Shay – thanks for the update. I’ve been worried about you all down there and hoping you and your family (and your house) were OK. Prayers for warmer weather! Stay safe!

  73. Kim Rose says

    Glad you guys are doing good! Praying for everyone else in Texas! I live in Tulsa, so we have had it all too. Ready for warm weather!

  74. Jo Ellen Hickey says

    Praying for your family and all Texans right now! I am so sorry for your neighbors and others who have lost so much!

  75. Robin says

    Wasn’t sure you would get our messages. Prayers for your whole family, your neighbor and for the state. It’s crazy and devastating.

  78. Lori R. says

    Praying for your family &all of TX! Stay safe! I have 2 close friends who live in Dallas (I am in cA.) it has been a challenging week!

  82. sandi kellman says

    praying praying for you all in Texas… Oh my goodness I hope your neighbors and those around you all okay.. bless you

  83. Kristin Lyngaas says

    Oh Shay I’ve thought of all of you many times. Prayers that things get better. Hang in there!! ??

  86. Kim DePalma says

    So happy you guys are ok! Terrible what is happening in Texas! Hang in there!!

    Gosh we never know what is around the corner!!

      • Mindy Tierney says

        We live in PA and loose power a few times a year it seems like. In 2014 we had a horrible ice storm and was without power for 54 hours. My husband drove 2+ hours to a Lowe’s that actually had a portable generator in stock. Was our best investment ever. Gets used way more than I like but worth it. I think half the neighborhood has one now. No more tossing everything from the fridge in the summer when the power is out for a very long time. Still doesn’t heat well in the inter as we have to run long extension cords and the portable heaters use too much power with a small generator. I’m still scarred from the 2014 ice storm. Kids had so many makeup days from school they didn’t get out until June 20th. Rule here is 180 days no matter the situation. Praying for Texas so much this past week!!!

      • Yvette says

        You really should check into a Generac power source. My husband bought ours right before Hurricane Harvey and it we have now used it three times here in South Texas (Goliad). It is a game-changer. When our electricity goes off, it kicks on and runs off of propane. We sheltered our 2 son’s and their family from Sunday through Thursday afternoon. We used approximately 40% of the propane in the tank. We still conserved our energy usage since we had no idea how long we would be running off the generator, but everyone showered, we cooked one big meal a day, kept the inside temp about 65, and had TV and internet. Just something to think about!

  88. Therese Roberts says

    Praying for your family! So glad to hear y’all are safe. We are also in Texas – and woke to the sound of water gushing into our home late Wednesday night. Despite our best efforts and following the right protocols to keep our pipes warm, the one that burst ended up quickly flooding the entire first floor of our home. My husband and I were shoveling buckets of water outside for hours to try and get everything as dry as possible. God was with us – and after an entire day of calling hundreds of unavailable water restoration & plumbers, our neighbor heard of our situation and sent her son (who lived several towns over but had some plumbing background) to help us cap our pipe and get our water turned back on. We were so touched by this selfless gesture of her son, who would brave the icy roads to give water & hope to our family of five (our children are 5, 2, and 4 months old). We feel lucky to have heat and electricity, and the means to have a home with a livable second floor. However, any tips you have on setting up a closet in your daughter’s room would be greatly appreciated! ? There is no way we’re getting back our master closet anytime soon! The fans should arrive today with the water restoration company, and we finally have a plumber on the books for Monday. Hope springs eternal!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Oh Therese!!! I am just sick over this! I am so very sorry!!! Please email me! We can chat on the phone, and I’d love to help. Please also feel free to come back here and share your Venmo info. I know others would love to help too!!

  90. Sheila DeSpirito says

    Shay, could you let us know what if anything your neighbors need, after all is said and done? Is it possible for us as your community of readers help them in some way? I’m more then willing to pitch in and help them. But I can’t do it by myself. Please let me know. Thank you!! I’m so thankful you and family are safe. God bless!!!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Yes! We were just over there going through it with him on Friday night. Right now, there doesn’t seem to be any immediate needs, but if I hear of ANY, I will let you know. Prayers though, are always appreciated!!

  91. Natalie Lyles says

    Oh Shay! I am so sorry you all are going through this .. my family and I went through the hurricane in 2018 and without power but it was hot in FL.. I could NOT imagine the cold 🙁 so so sorry.. praying for you all and your neighbors and this passes soon! Hugs!!

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