The Big Secret about Hurricane, WV
I’ve been trying to think about the “big secret” in Hurricane, West Virginia. If I had a new client moving in from somewhere else, what would be the most important thing to clue them in about? I’ve been mulling it over ….
While I was thinking about it, I walked down to the bus stop to get my Little One. I met the usual group of neighborhood parents there. One neighbor had her hair cut short and I told her I liked it, she looked “sporty” and younger somehow. She told me she might as well cut it off, the doctors told her it’s chemo time again.
Oooh. She’s so brave, ready to fight. Again. It makes her so tired. I told her I’d get her son in the mornings or afternoons, I can do bus stop duty for her so she can rest. And then every other parent there jumped in. They ALL wanted to give her their phone numbers and help out. I wouldn’t hurt any of us to tack a few extra minutes onto our morning or afternoon routine and pitch in. And we’ll do it.
Walking home with Little One, I realized that the absolute BEST THING about living here is the people. I could tell you where to buy the freshest meat (A to Z on Main Street) or any number of other “secrets”, but that won’t be what you need to know. Every single person at that bus stop jumped in to offer help. That says it all.
You need to know that you can count on your neighbors. You need to believe that you can ask for help and you’ll receive it. You should know that if you don’t even ask for it, if we think you need it we’re going try to give it. Don’t be too proud to take it, it makes us feel better if we know you’re OK.
The absolute best thing about living here is that you matter. People will let you our ahead of them in traffic. Strangers will smile at you. Don’t wonder what’s going on, just wave at the guy who let you out and smile back at the nice lady in the grocery store. It’s mostly OK to talk to strangers around here. Relax and enjoy.
Our big secret is all around you and hopefully once you’ve been here a while you’ll become a part of it yourself. You’re going to love it here.
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Is it Jeff or Sarah? Nice to see something happening over here at Putman Scoop. The secret is out…they have a blog.
October 24th, 2007 at 4:17 am
It’s Sarah. I may have fixed my name issues. We’ll see!
GREAT to see you here, Bob!
October 24th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Sarah… I know a way to fix it.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:25 am
November 4th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Sarah, Congratulations on the start of a great blog. You make a wonderful case for moving to Hurricane! Friends and lifestyle are really what life is all about.
December 29th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
HI: MY name is lonnie, just read the comments about hurricane, it’s actually my hometown, i’m in akron oh now! but looking forward to moving back home, need place to rent or buy on land contract, I too must say hurricane does hold something special, the surrounding communities have alot to offer, iv’e been home to visit, and it only made me long for home even more, of all the places i’ve been! nothing, not one place compares to hurricane, hope to be home soon, may GODBLESS each and everyone.