- So, how do I even begin to talk about this week? Most of you have already heard about the devastating storms we had on Wednesday... the storms of the century some say...
[photo off the internet - Cullman, AL] - Over 150 tornadoes counted in our state alone...
- So many injured, so many deaths, sooooo many houses damaged or destroyed...
- Over 300 people still missing in Tuscaloosa...
[photo from my cousin's backyard - Decatur, AL - thanks Sandra] - For us - not so bad. I stayed home from work on Wednesday since I work on the 9th floor and would be in the basement all day [would rather be on leave, at home, where I can watch the radar and keep up to date with the weather as it came in.]
- Our electricity went out late afternoon and didn't come back on until 11:30 Sunday night. [Only 30 % of our county has power and we're being asked to conserve since MAJOR lines still have not been repaired.]
- So we packed up to ice chests with the stuff we wanted to save most from the freezers and took it to a parent's house.
- We cooked and ate a TON of shrimp Thursday night, along with frozen potatoes and corn.
[Just keeping it real, folks.] - We lived by flashlight for a few days [thank goodness our water was still on - so no problem there.] Love [[LOVE]] these caps with lights on them.
- And we pray for those who have lost everything - literally. We're just now seeing the news reports and videos from the last week. It's just overwhelming as the reality of it all sinks in.Go HERE to donate.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Ten on Tuesday
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Thankyou for sharing this Judy, it's always good to get it first hand from those who live in the areas that are hit by this devistation. I'm so glad you and your family are ok!!
Praying for those who aren't so lucky!!
Glad to hear you are okay, Judy.
What a major memory so many will have for years to come.
In our prayers for the many.....
Linda
Hey there... Vanessa from Scrappin Sisters here... I didn't realize you were in the south. Where in Alabama are you. We live in Pinson, a little outside of B'ham! Glad to hear you guys are ok too! Blessings!
So glad you guys are OK. Alabama is in my prayers. I've heard enough tornado sirens this spring to last me the rest of my life. Here hoping that Mother Nature can calm down in this part of the country...
Hey Judy, this is Nicole from Scrappin' Sisters, I didn't know you live in the South. Praying for all of you down there. I am happy to know you are doing OK.
Somehow, we managed to escape any damage at all, just loss of power, like you. Stay safe.
Glad you are okay. Sorry for everyone who lost someone.
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