Beloved Vermont hit by Irene

I love visiting Vermont, and it was with a heavy heart that I listened to and watched all of the reports on the destruction there by Hurricane Irene's wrath.
These Associated Press photos show some of that destruction. There was loss of life, loss of historic covered bridges, towns under water -- much worse than we had it here.
I know the people of Vermont pride themselves on helping each other and being resourceful. I wish them only the best.