I’ve been trying to feed Catherine for 3 days now to no avail. Any food I put in her mouth rolls to the back of her throat and causes her to choke as she isn’t swallowing it. The same with water – she doesn’t swallow it, only chokes on it. If I don’t find a way to get her to eat or drink soon, she’ll waste away.

There was a loud crash on the front porch. Sounded like someone trying to tear down the door! When I checked, many of the floor boards ripped loose. No doubt from all the water from the constant fog.

I stood on the porch for a while and I realized I haven’t seen or heard another living thing for days. No birds, squirrels, chipmunks…nothing. It’s like all life has deserted us.