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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: tornados  |
smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
    
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 06:51:22 AM
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Those needing it most probably have no email to see this but my prayers go out to the sisters and their families in the states hit by this weather. Here in Arkansas we have had the flooding and the threats but it passed over our area without touching down. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
    
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 07:05:08 AM
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We got it here really bad. Just 20 and 35 miles away. Ringgold, Ga. was practically destroyed. Trenton, Ga, too. And Lookout Valley. A whole trailer park is gone. And that was a huge park. Hundreds of trailers.
Just now on the news they said 27 people here have been confirmed dead. That's what they know of so far. In Al. Ga, and Tn. around 200 people have been killed from this wave of storms that came through here yesterday one after another.
They are still searching for people now and will be for awhile. Thousands of homes destroyed and thousands without power and will be for days to come. They said this is the worst storms to ever hit this area.
Please keep Kelly Wall in your paryers too. She lives in Appison, Tn and they were hit hard too. 1 person died there. I am going to call her and see if they are ok. Just left a message for her to call when she can.
It really does look like a war zone here. My Dd lives in Flintstone, Ga and there were several neighborhoods damaged. A tree just missed falling on their house but one fell right on the middle of a house just up the street. No power there for days either. Power lines ripped up and torn to pieces.
But some places didn't get anything. Just limbs and branches. We had strong winds and thunder and lightening and even hail. And I saw some trees down around me. But nothing like all around us. We are in a valley towards the end of it. I did see the clouds forming that were heading to Ringgold. Those came from Birmingham, Al.
Please pray for those who have lost loved ones and homes. Thank you.
Kris
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 07:11:01 AM
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Kris, I just heard this morning--just so awful. They said the tornado that went through Birmingham was a mile wide--made my blood turn cold. I'm so sad for these people--all of them, who've lost everything, who've lost loved ones.
Kris, let us know about Kelli, won't you? She's such a dear person and I really enjoyed meeting her a few years back. Love that little girl of hers to death!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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thehatlady
Farmgirl in Training
 
47 Posts
Lola
Doniphan
Missouri
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 07:26:07 AM
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My neighbor is an electrical lineman and he got called for storm duty to Clarksville,Tn. Have no idea how long he will be gone. He has been out numerous times for different storms, and sometimes is gone for weeks and months at a time. Hope everyone is alright.
We have the flooding here, and several roads are closed and people have been evacuated. Everyone take care and have a good day. Lola
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 08:11:25 AM
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Prayers to all those in the paths of these storms.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 08:27:19 AM
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Praying for all effected.
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 08:31:35 AM
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This is all so terrible. My heart is with all of those who even if they are safe have lost so much. Offering up prayers and keeping you close in thought. Be safe, Joey
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 08:39:11 AM
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Lola, When your neighbor gets back tell him thank you from a farmgirl living in Clarksville. We are lucky and have power but thousands don't. We did not take a direct hit but the wind damage is significant none the less. Even those of us without significant damage are stressed from so many storms in such a short time. We lost a huge maple in the front yard. Missed the house by an inch! Seriously, it hit the steps but missed the porch. So we are saying thanks for the fire wood and the undamaged house! Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company." Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 09:00:57 AM
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Keeping all the Farmgirl Sisters in my prayers..please stay safe. Lori |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1022 Posts

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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 09:57:15 AM
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Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by the storms. Kris, I heard about NE Ga and thought about you. Glad you are okay. It's just so sad. Thinking of you all... |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
    
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 10:51:41 AM
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Prayers are being sent to our Southern Sisters. You all have been in my thoughts all day.. If anyone knows of any ways we could help, please let me know. I'd love to do something, I feel so helpless up here.
~Teresa Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom. Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 11:03:52 AM
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I worry about the animals. Kris- Is there an animal shelter in the area? ( Many southern areas don't have one believe it or not. :( ) I'd love to send a donation to help take care of the influx of animals. I am horrified that many of them will be put down because owners have no home to take them back to. Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company." Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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thehatlady
Farmgirl in Training
 
47 Posts
Lola
Doniphan
Missouri
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 11:21:39 AM
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Thanks Connie I will tell him, his mom is watching his kids and staying with them he is a single parent. The whole family is like my second family, we all live out here on a hill.LOL You all stay safe My prayers are with you. Lola
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jsparks60
True Blue Farmgirl
  
61 Posts
June
Greene
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 11:29:01 AM
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Praying for everyone affected!
Farmgirl #1401
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be' - from 'Simple Gifts' |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 12:06:11 PM
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Prayers continue for those affected in the SOuth. I agree with Teresa- feel helpless up here.If anyone can think of a way to help, I would love to. If you are in an affected area and can read this, please tell us how we can help. I would be happy to send supplies,childrens items of comfort...anything. Stay strong Sisters. Big Farmgirl Hugs,
~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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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 1:16:12 PM
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Praying for all farmgirls affected by these horrible storms. I agree with Laurie - if anything needs to be done - I'll do it! The suffering and damage is so unbelievable.
~ Elaine "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
Farmgirl sister #2822 http://embchicken.blogspot.com
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KellyWall
True Blue Farmgirl
   
336 Posts
Kelly
Apison
Tn
USA
336 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 1:21:10 PM
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We are ok!! My house is intact! However Apison has had 8 deaths, this is a very small town, the tornado was an F5. Houses were leveled, debris everywhere, we are without power, so we left to stay with my Inlaws. I am going to upload photos to facebook tonight. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!! I really means a lot.
Kelly #238
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 1:23:55 PM
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So glad I saw this before I left the office, Kelly. Sorry about that little town nearby, but very glad you and your family are "ok", safe and sound. Thinking of EVERYONE involved!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
    
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 4:12:12 PM
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Kelly, I am so glad y'all are ok. Thanks for letting us know. I saw alot today while in town. So awful here. It's so hard to even describe what I saw.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
    
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 4:15:00 PM
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Forgot to say that they are saying if anyone wants to help to give to the Red Cross and give blood. Those 2 areas are the worst hit in times like this. They run out of money and blood so fast. That's what they are asking people to do. And they are actually turning away volunteers in several areas.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3857 Posts

Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3857 Posts

Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1853 Posts

deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 6:17:03 PM
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praying for all our farmgirls out there in the affected areas may the lord see you thru this blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way jersey farmgirl #1330
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 07:06:36 AM
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sending hugs and support to all those going through this. hard days indeed. i am so saddened by the stories of loss. sherrrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm farm girl #1014
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TeJo
Farmgirl in Training
 
39 Posts
Teresa
Shelby
AL
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 12:42:50 PM
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The tornado that went through Tuscaloosa continued on into Birmingham after it went through the area where my sister and mother live. My sister's neighborhood was pretty well demolished. Her house and the 2 just past it seem to be the only ones left in livable condition. Most of the ones in the entrance to her street ( a circular road) are gone. Either totally torn down or piles of rubble. Huge hardwood trees down everywhere. All the small business on the main road are destroyed. There were fatalities in the area. She is a nurse and had already gone to work early, knowing that storms were imminent. My 83 year old mom was home alone. She got into the linen closet right before it hit. (But only because I called and told her to...) The huge beautiful Jap. Maple in her front yard has the top twisted out, a holly tree down across her drive, all the crape myrtles are gone but one, the storage bldg out back is gone, trees and limbs all around her house, but seems to be no damage to the house itself. Same for the other two past hers. The ones across the street have huge trees on them. She had to park over a mile away and sneak in the back way after she got off work yesterday morning. She was able to go in and get a bag each for her and mom. The officials had made everyone leave Wed. night because of gas from the destroyed homes. They're both staying with me until they're allowed back into the area. My sister went back today to volunteer at the command center since she's a nurse and retired Army. Also had relatives in North Alabama have damage to their homes. Their power is out and don't know when it'll be back because it comes from Brown's Ferry Nuclear Plant, which was shut down due to issues from the storms. Sending prayers and healing thoughts to all across the country who were affected by this massive outbreak of storms. We were blessed to not have more damage than we did and no injuries or deaths.
To me, a witch is a woman that is capable of letting her intuition take hold of her actions, that communes with her environment, that isn't afraid of facing challenges. - Paulo Coelho -
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 12:52:27 PM
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Teresa I'm so glad your mom pay attention to you! I hope you find there is no damage to the house. I'm sure it is to early to know for sure. Sending love and light to you and yours. Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company." Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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