New way of life

Everyone was adapting and learning how to move forward.  People were finding new ways to produce power or get things done in new ways.  Some more efficient than the previous ways.  Many people were learning how to survive.  They were learning how to work with their neighbors and how to do things they didn't know before.  People were teaching each other and sharing.  Those that tried to go it alone made it a few weeks but then started to dwindle.  Sadly the sick and elderly had it the worst and many of the that population were unable to survive.  The strong and community minded were making it work.  They were growing gardens, and bartering for other needed items.  Even those like Amanda found a way to trade for what she needed to help her family.  She was able to learn new skills.  She was willing to change and adapt.  Something that many couldn't fathom.  They all kept expecting that things would return to normal.  However those that realized a new normal was going to keep them alive were the ones to move forward and shape a new future.