Thursday, April 28, 2011

We are Okay!

Thanks so much to blogger friends that have sent emails and txts to me in the past two days. Tommy and I are fine. My heart is breaking over the devastation throughout Alabama and other southern states. As of this morning 128 have been confirmed dead in Alabama. 40 miles South a complete town was wiped out. 40 miles East stores and homes have been leveled. Closer to home, we are lucky to only be dealing with mostly wind damage. On my street alone there were multiple houses with trees through the roofs.
In Huntsville and surrounding areas (where many friends live...and where we frequent on weekends) they are without power. They have said it could be up to 5 days before power is restored due to damage with TVA.

At one point yesterday, there was a tornado warning in every county of Alabama. It was insane...the media did not know what areas to concentrate...and were basically telling the entire stated to take cover. We were without power most of the day yesterday...but it was restored last night...I was thankful for my radio on my iPod, candles, and friends in other areas with access to television to tell us when the next round should hit.
There were anxious moments when the tornadoes were going through Tuscaloosa...I have both friends and family in that area...and was nervous until we heard from them.

Today is a day to count blessings and hug friends...and strangers that have lost people they love. Please say a prayer for my state. 

9 comments:

  1. Prayers said. Glad you're OK. Being from Oklahoma I know what that scared feeling is like when storms are everywhere. Take care!

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  2. I'm so glad that you're alright! I saw all the tornados on the news, and it looked awful!

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  3. So happy to hear that you, your friends and family are okay! Mother Nature has been giving us an insane year!

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  4. SO GLAD to hear you are okay. I cannot imagine going through what you all went through last night. Everyone there is in my thoughts and prayers!

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  5. glad to here you're ok. sending positive thoughts to everyone in alabama

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  6. The news shows devastating images of AL. So glad you are safe jessica!

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  7. Wishing you and all across Alabama well in the recovery days to come.

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  8. I am glad you are OK! Can't even imagine going through that!

    Take care!

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  9. OMG...I am so glad you and your hubby are okay. I am just catching up on blogs and didnt realize you had to deal with this...

    Jennifer
    http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/

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