GALVESTON, Texas — Southeast Texas saw a lot of damage in the last 24 hours that many will be dealing with for months to come.
Millions will be sleeping without power on Monday night unsure when exactly the lights will come back on.
It's not what anyone wants, but it will get better.
On Galveston Island, one community showed a sign of hope, reminding us that once again -- we made it through another storm together.
If you passed through the neighborhoods north of Broadway on the island on Monday night, you probably smelled it -- the smell of burning charcoal from grills on every other block.
Troy Lazar was the cook, tasked with grilling everything that was in the fridge and freezer. If it hadn't been cooked, it would have gone to waste.
"Burgers and dogs," he said. "Just trying to make it, bro. Just trying to make it."
It's not the Lazar family's first hurricane and not even close to the worst they've seen. The family has lived in their home for 100 years on Galveston Island. Another storm that knocked out power -- potentially for weeks -- is another opportunity to feast.
"Just trying to make due. Just trying to make the best of the situation," Lazar said.
Although the family will be going to bed without air conditioning, like so many others, they're trying their best to stay positive.
"Try to stay inside. Try to make the best of the situation. It can always be a lot worse," he said.
As long as his elderly uncle can stay cool and comfortable, Lazar said he'll be able to rest easy.
A little laughter and full stomachs -- that helps, too.
The City of Galveston said it can't guarantee when the power will be restored. They're expecting it to be anywhere from 72 hours to two weeks.
But, as Lazar showed, if we can look after each other for this short time, it's all going to be OK.