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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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 Posted - Jul 01 2014 : 9:52:48 PM
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Devastating storms tore through our area yesterday that unfortunately left two dead and many people with injuries. Not to mention those who are now coping with substantial damage to homes and property. Many who managed to avoid injury or damage are finding themselves without power 24 hours later. We were already struggling with flood waters in many areas, but this has put everything over the edge so to speak. I personally have a basement that now needs new carpet due to 2 inches of water, but I am thankful that it wasn't worse and insurance will most likely take care of most expenses. We are exhausted and frustrated, but we're still here thank goodness!
I have also posted a prayer request on the other forum for the family of a 17 year old boy who lost his life after being swept away by flood waters while playing frisbee with a friend yesterday (some may have seen the story on GMA today). The friend thankfully survived being swept away himself and and being carried at least a mile down stream. Word is that he climbed out of the water and walked to a hospital that was nearby. Someone was watching over him, I think. Please remind your loved ones to stay away from flooded areas and culverts during heavy rains. Most think of young children playing, but this is proof that flood waters can be extremely powerful and it can happen to anyone.
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama
April is Autism Awareness month. Autism affects 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys, including my son). Go to http://www.autismspeaks.org/ to learn more and help Light It Up Blue on April 2nd!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2014 : 12:09:29 AM
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Stephanie...we have been watching some of this on the news. Chicago looked really bad today too. And now
with the Hurricane developing even more areas will be hit. It is so weird how we are all sweltering out
in the West and the rest of the Country is dealing with bad water situations.
Praying for everyone! Stay safe Steph and count your blessings that you only have a little water damage.
Love and hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch
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carolj
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Carol
Waynesboro
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2014 : 09:25:05 AM
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Prayers going up.
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2014 : 8:37:32 PM
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Prayers for all of you. Water is so powerful and there's nothing you can do but get out of the way. How devastating for the 17 yo.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2014 : 05:36:37 AM
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Sending prayers for Mt Vernon Iowa.
And thanks for those who escaped
with little or no damage.
~blessings~
Jenne
Farmgirl #4616
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2014 : 05:55:06 AM
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Oh Stephanie! How heart breaking! Definitely praying for all that were affected, especially the young man's family! As TS Arthur is giving us radians winds today, I will definitely be praying a lot of such tragedies!
~ Shannon
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2014 : 06:11:15 AM
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Stephanie, this is a terrible tragedy! Sending prayers to your community for healing.
Winnie #3109 |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
566 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2014 : 09:14:50 AM
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Thanks everyone for the prayers and good wishes! Keep 'em coming, they are needed! Shannon, sending prayers that you and yours come through TS Arthur unscathed!
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama
April is Autism Awareness month. Autism affects 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys, including my son). Go to http://www.autismspeaks.org/ to learn more and help Light It Up Blue on April 2nd!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13662 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2014 : 11:53:23 AM
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Stephanie: I am praying for all of you. Keep us posted when you can.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Jul 07 2014 : 2:47:35 PM
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Praying for all of you.
Farmgirl Sister #3759
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world"
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