Tatyana,
  Hello, we just got back to school.  Yes Hurricane
Sandy was a disaster for New Jersey.  We still have
thousands without power and our shores were
destroyed.  Up and down the east coast things have
not been pretty for several days now.  Our school got
power back yesterday.  So we are all here today.  My
house is perfect.  We never lost power in my part of
town so that was a blessing.  My students will not be
back on epals until next week.  Sorry for the delay.
With school closed there are a few things we need to
finish first.  Hopefully by Monday / Tuesday you will
have letters from all of us.  

Thanks for being patient.  Hope all is well.
Charmaine