We were lucky. Many parts of Oklahoma and Missouri were not so lucky.
The tornado sirens went on and on for what seemed like forever. I tried to remain calm, because . . really . . what good does not remaining calm do? But, I don’t want Addie to be afraid of the weather . . respectful but not afraid.
Addie was clinging to George but she did put her new shoes and her teddy bear in the closet. I understand about getting in an interior room/closet to protect yourself from flying debris but after the Joplin tornado and seeing flat slabs of concrete with no studs, no bath tubs . . just flat concrete, a closet or interior room doesn’t give me a lot of hope but . . we do what we’re told and that’s our best shot at remaining safe.
Chad never shows any concern but last night, he had us cleaning out the hallway closet and making beds in the hallway.
We had friends from Nashville, Texas, Arkansas . . watching the weather and reporting in. Chad had his phone watching the radar; Nicole had her phone watching a different station; I was watching a storm chaser live. Shortly before 10 p.m. Chad said the worst of it had passed our area and left the safety of our sleeping bags on the hard floor and went back to the bedrooms.
There are deaths, injuries and serious damages . . not in our town but not far away and for sure in Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri. Right now, it’s thundering, lightning and dark as night out. I’m afraid to look at the forecast . . I think today is just a thunderstorm but tomorrow may be severe again.
Spring weather – doesn’t seem like it should be this hard to get rid of winter and have spring/summer move right in.
Carolyn says
So glad to hear all is well. I was hoping the delay was due to lack of electricity. Stay safe my friend while you watch the forecast as well as the skies.
Joyce says
One of my cousins and family live in Jefferson City. I saw on Facebook that they’re safe, so that is a relief. The few photos I’ve seen of damage are bad. May 21 was the 70th anniversary of a huge tornado that went through the city where I live. We had tornadoes to the north and south of us this year on the 21st, but not right over us. Scary!
Teri says
Glad you are safe. The news footage of other areas is so horrific. Prayers for all.
carolyn says
I checked your Facebook page first thing this morning to make sure you were okay. Glad to hear that you and the family are safe and sound. The storms are heading east today and we’re supposed to have some severe weather this afternoon and evening, with possible tornadoes. We don’t often get them in NJ! Hope they leave you alone today. Take care!
Jack says
Relieved that your all safe prayers for those that were in the hit areas.
Cheryl Lorence says
I grew up between Golden City and Lockwood. Two of the people killed in the tornado there are relatives of relatives. Just so very very sad.
Nelle Coursey says
I have always believed the saying “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!”
Lorraine Croy says
I am surprised no one commented on the gorgeous quilt!!! So I will….what a gorgeous quilt!! And so glad you are all safe!
Teri says
I noticed it too. Love the quilt! Comforting!
dezertsuz says
I remember when you made that quilt, and I loved seeing it on the floor being used in the emergency preparedness. I’m glad this isn’t what you deal with all the time. It would keep me out of that area as I like my wind under 15 mph! I’m so glad you were not in the affected area this time.
Linda in NE says
I thought of you when I read about the storms in Missouri & Oklahoma. I’m so glad you and Chad’s family are safe. There have been just so many weather disasters all over the country this year. I love a good thunderstorm, but enough is enough. We don’t even have our garden in yet. It’s been so cold and the rain just keeps everything too muddy to get out there and plant. Thundering & raining again as I type this!
Judy Laquidara says
Chad’s out trying to cut his grass now (almost dark) before it rains again or before the red tag man comes by.
patti says
since my phone won’t let me see this site anymore, i have to catch up via the real computer every once in awhile. reading these past posts, then seeing this pic of your quilt reminded me that someone in our guild shared her just finished quilt last week, this one that you did as a sew along and is in the picture above! i thot at the time i should send a pic to you.