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Across the Fence:  Tornados-any farmgirls living in those areas?  |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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stefffic
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Stephanie
Cherryville
NC
USA
151 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 8:06:31 PM
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Mom (KathyC) and I are fine.
I'm in Winston Salem, NC/Pinnacle, NC through the week and we had some nasty weather Wednesday night and Friday in the day time, but no damage on the farm. On the weekends we usually go home near momma and I heard it stormed pretty badly Friday night. Thanks to some Benadryl I didn't hear a thing! LOL
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"One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries." A A Milne |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1722 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1722 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 06:51:23 AM
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I'm about 5 miles from where it hit in Piner, Kentucky, and within minutes of several areas of Indiana and Campbell County, Kentucky--my mother works with several people at Kohl's who were directly affected, whether losing everything themselves, or losing a family member or a family member losing a home, livestock, etc... Feeling so...blessed right now, but very conflicted--the randomness of the devastation really frightens me. I felt guilty all weekend long, spent quality time with my little girl and animals and cleaned out my "too good to use right now" closet and put all those things I've been saving for when the house is "perfect" to use right then and there. Going shopping tonight for supplies to donate to hardhit areas. Aside from Mother Nature reminding me that we are but mere puppets to her whims, I am determined to live my life better and right now.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 08:29:19 AM
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So relieved to hear you were out of harms way, but so very sad for the devastation that has occurred in your corner of the world Jonni! Times like these can be very humbling and also very eye opening to one as well especially the fact that we can lose someone we love in an instant!
Take care of yourself-My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have lost everything.
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.longtallsallys.etsy.com |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 09:04:24 AM
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Don't feel guilty about your home not being affected-it's not like you had any power over where the storms hit. Am very glad you're using those "too good to use" items now. My mom often told how my great grandmother had some very nice items for her home but never used them-she waited for that "special occasion" and it never came. Keep us posted on how the donations are going and so forth.
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mando pickin,uke strummin,Itish Tenor Banjo pickin, & fiddle sawin' Farmgirl #702 |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 09:05:39 AM
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I agree ; I pray for every one who have lost their homes, and some their families
I pray that God will comfort and help you.
We here in Va. ( my part any ways) and down on the " Smith" farm have had really heavy rain this past weekend,, wind and this morning snow in some places;
as I look over all the mountains around us; I see now. the mountain we live on in front of us has snow,
looks like a lot on top and the mountains further away to
we had a few snow showers and just a covering of snow when I woke up
the wind has blown it all away . hugs sheila
http://www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com/
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2012 : 2:15:32 PM
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I'm about 8 miles from Henryville, Indiana in Scott County. Henryville is just gone. It's so devastating to see. I have friends and family that live there. One of my friends lost her cousin and his wife and three children. The little girl named Angel just died a couple days ago. A complete family killed, it's terrible. One lady named Stephanie layed over top of her children, they are all safe but she lost her legs. Please pray for her. All of my friends are safe, one lost their home, another her roof, and another only windows were blown out. But the emotional scars on them and their children are very deep. The school is completely gone. It looks like a bomb went off, like a movie set or something. Tide Loads of Hope came in today! We are so excited about that, also Duracell so they can charge phones and stuff, Crest is coming I believe. It's horrible to see such tragedy.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2012 : 2:26:59 PM
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JOnni- I am glad that you are safe. If something good comes from this let it remind us all just how precious LIFE is, and that things are just that THINGS!
Mikki- it must be terrible to be so near the devastation and to know people directly affected in so many terrible ways.
Blessing to everyone who is affected by this wrath of Mother Nature. I am praying for everyone.
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2012 : 2:41:08 PM
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Laurie, it is hard. I feel so helpless.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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stefffic
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Stephanie
Cherryville
NC
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2012 : 06:02:30 AM
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I think I heard about Stephanie on the radio this morning on our hero salute. I'll try to find it and post a link to it. Heartbreaking but uplifting, she's an incredible woman.
"A quotation is a handy thing to have about, saving one the trouble of thinking for oneself."
"One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries." A A Milne |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2012 : 07:39:30 AM
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Stephanie was on our local news-I can't begin to imagine what the people must be going thru emotionally. The entire family that was killed by the storm was really shocking. Glad to know help is arriving...wondering if Henryville will rebuild or if people will move to other cities.
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2012 : 08:43:14 AM
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I live in KY and we were spared but a neighbor lost a roof on one of his outbuildings and a friend about 5 miles away had damage to her barns. A small town about 25 miles from us was hit and lots the church, general store and damaged the cemetary and a few houses. Two ladies in my quilt lived there. We live in Caneyville, close to Litchfield, and the tornadoes coming up from Bowling Green were heading for us but they just skirted around us...Thank God! We could see the black clouds on both sides of our property but only got the high winds and rain. They're saying this is just the beginning of a devastating tornado season and the next time a cold blast comes down from Canada, we'll be in danger again. It was 76 on Friday when the tornadoes hit. It's in the low 70's today. our quilt guild met yesterday and are donating personal care bags we had made and filled them with necessities and they are going to the Red Cross today.
It's a hard thing to see and I understand the helplessness we feel in times like this. I'd suggest that cash be sent to the Red Cross earmarked for tornado relief.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2012 : 11:13:12 AM
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So glad all of you are ok. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this.
My house was destroyed in 1990 by the tornado that went through Plainfield, IL, killing 29 people. Fortunately, even though I lost a lot of "stuff", both my daughters were fine - my oldest daughter was home alone when it hit (she was 16 at the time) - we are cautious and take storm warnings very seriously. It definitely makes you realize what is important in life. Those pictures brought back a lot of memories.
I will never forget the helpfulness and generosity of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and local churches.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2012 : 12:50:50 PM
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Yes Stephanie is a true hero. Henryville will rebuild. They are a small community as is all of our surrounding communities but with so much help pouring in and all the encouragement I think the rebuilding of Henryville will be great!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2012 : 9:02:46 PM
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on my sisters blog she is having different fundraisers to help Henryville Tornado victims. Tupperware, Marykay, pink zebra, scentsy, ect are giving their profits to help disaster relief. Please check it out and thanks so much! www.sweetpenniesfromheaven.com
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2012 : 9:09:38 PM
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I wanted to add, 100% of their profits are going to help the tornado victims. Please help if you can, it's desperately needed and very much appreciated. Mother's Day is just around the corner and you can find some great gifts. Thanks so much!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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rock003
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Amber
Independence
ky
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2012 : 7:30:34 PM
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I live in Kenton County -within a few miles out from Piner, Ky. It was and still is devestating. I have a few family members,friends, and church members who have lost their homes or are damaged. Thank the Lord no one was severely injured or worse.
However, it is really heart warming to see those of you on here donating your proceeds to help. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2012 : 11:19:37 PM
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Amber, so thankful that nobody was injured badly. I know what you mean about the devastation. Henryville looks like a nuclear bomb went off. A couple hours after the tornado's a strong wind came thru and people just started running for cover, everyone was so scared and shaken. The death and devastation is so hard. But so many people have reached out to help. Some of the youtube videos from Henryville even tho they look terrible still doesnt show the reality of it all. This is a terrible place for tornado's and I'm dreading the season, It's predicted to be a deadly season this year. And I'm afraid what we've seen is only a taste of what may come. God protect and keep us all. God bless you Amber and I pray for all of your family and friends involved.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2012 : 05:58:08 AM
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I live in Louisville and where we live the tornadoes went above, below and around us. We sat in the basement and listened to the radio. The pictures just break my heart. Having frown up in central Oklahoma , aka "tornado alley", I knew this was going to be a bad one. When the Oklahomans get nervous it is NOT a good sign!
There are whole communities that are just gone. The stories are heart-wrenching to hear. We want to do something (other than donate money which we have done) but don't know what.
SAHM mom to four great boys.
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2012 : 11:49:03 AM
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What a good way to help. I went on and bought a few things that maybe I would have bought at another time but doing it now helped the fundraiser and that is good by me. Thank you to all the people that are making this happen-very generous. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 08:42:18 AM
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Thanks to everyone who has helped in the tornado relief efforts. There is so much work to do and it's going to take a long time to build up Henryville and the other places affected. Farmgals are the best!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 08:46:39 AM
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Stephanie Decker is out of the hospital and in rehab now. Please check out www.stephaniedeckerfund.com to help out if you can! She has been amazing in her recovery and never once cried "why me", she was just ready to start her recovery and get back on track!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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