Last Wednesday night, my area was hit by a tornado. I had no clue it was even coming. I never watch the news with the kids around and they were watching Disney because it was raining out. We had just been out playing in the sprinkler because it was so hot and humid and had come in because it had started to thunder. My husband called a little after 4 and said he had just got in the car to come home and the radio station was reporting tornado warnings for our area. He wanted me to get the kids in the cellar to watch TV without warning them. My husband is so not an alarmist but I still thought nothing of it.
We went down cellar and continued watching Disney until the power went out. I still thought nothing of it. I saw that it was dark out when I went to get flash lights but didn't stay near the sliding glass door. My friend down the street texted me after a while and asked if we were ok. Still thought nothing of it, and said fine, just no power.
She said they were fine but the tornado had touched down there. She said they had lots of trees down and wouldn't be going anywhere for a while. At that point, I still thought nothing of it. I couldn't wrap my head around it then and still can't now.
I live right on the the town line and the tornado went right through the town next to me-5 minutes down my road-total, total destruction-so unbelievable. We are fine, but I have a friend who lost her house-it's just gone. So many houses are gone or unliveable. We spent the weekend helping out down the street and I wish I could do more.
My thoughts and prayers have been with all who have suffered from tornados in the past few weeks. I've seen the pictures on the news but I don't think I truly knew the real damage or suffering until I saw what I have seen over the weekend.
We got power back late Friday night and phone and internet yesterday-I can not believe how fast it came back. Thank you to all the workers who came from all parts to help us out. They were so kind and nice to us. Our community has banded together and it is wonderful to see.
Please pray for the people of Massachusetts and all tornado victims.
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So sorry Dawn to hear that. I'm glad you and your family are fine. My prayers are with all the tornado victims.
that is kind is wild. I am the same way. I just kind of watch the weather but my husband will call me and tell me to watch this or that. Then tell me when I need to go down to the basement. We did that last year. My heart goes out to your friend and anyone else.. Hugs..
I was happy to hear you are okay.. I love the Disney channel..
So sorry to hear it hit so close to home Dawn! We had crazy tornadoes last month, too.
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So sorry to hear about the tornado. Having lived in KS, we had our fair share . I won't live in a house w/o a basement for that reason. Prayers as you help your friend(s) rebuild and recover.
thanks for stopping and commenting on my blog. I am so sorry to hear about this tornado. I cannot imagine how scary it was in retrospect. Blessings on your whole community!
No worries on the Round Robin.. Have a great weekend..
Sending good thoughts your way, how scary!! We had one a year ago that destroyed so much in its path and it's still difficult for people.
Oh, Dawn, how sad!! I am glad you and your family are safe, and I'm glad you are able to help those in need that are close.
OH you can do your goals.. I know you can.. Have an amazing night.. I hope you are enjoying your Summer so far..
Happy Friday... Have a great weekend..
How scary... I'm glad your family was ok! Thoughts and prayers to everyone that was affected by it. The weather has seemed to be so unpredictable this year. We've had a couple close calls in our area also but thankfully never had any damage. Best wishes to your community in the rebuild process.
Thanks for all of your kind words on the birth of our son.. I hope all is well and you are enjoying your Summer..
Oh it is so nice to have you stop by... It is fun being a Mom off two.. No sleep but I will get it some day.. Have a great Labor Day..
Thanks are you still going to be blogging.. Glad you keep on seeing me..
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