Remember this house? It was the only beachfront house standing in Gilchrist, Texas after Hurricane Ike.
They still don't have power, but that didn't stop the owner, Pam Adams, from sprucing it up for the holidays.

Pam's sister, Judy Hudspeth, sent in this picture of the house decorated with generator-powered Christmas lights and a tree.
See more pictures of the house and other iReports at iReport.com.
| Beth |
December 17th, 2008 2:42 pm ET Great picture. How are things down in Gilchrist by the way? Inquiring minds want to know |
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| Melissa, Los Angeles |
December 17th, 2008 3:52 pm ET What an inspriring picture of optimism against adversity. I wish them all the best in the new year. |
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| Jack Raiden - Washington DC |
December 17th, 2008 3:57 pm ET Theres proof you cannot alther the will of americans. The only house standing for miles, with no power. these poeple powers their christmas decorations with a generator. This is the power of will, hope, and determination, and perhaps the very grace of God. Merry Christmas Pam Adams from Texas. Merry Christmas indeed. |
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| Annie Kate |
December 17th, 2008 4:23 pm ET What a lovely sight in the middle of all that desolation. Shows you can't keep a good American down. Hope their Christmas is a good one. |
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| Mary V., Salt Lake City, UT |
December 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET MERRY CHRISTMAS! May God bless y' all! |
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| pati mc., camp hill, pa |
December 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET Now that is the spirit! Awesome postive outlook. Judy should be commended for her spunk! Merry Christmas Judy and family! God Bless You! |
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