Monday, May 2, 2011

Amazing

My son and his family returned home today. Power was restored to their corner of the world, so they packed up and headed up the interstate late this afternoon. It was fun having them here even if the circumstances weren't optimum.

I had no idea how many communities were hit by tornadoes on the 27th. Slowly, the news has trickled in. Everyone has seen the devastation in Tuscaloosa, but there are so many other places that were hit hard as well.  

We were blessed. None of our friends or family were lost in the storm, but so many others were affected.  It's amazing to see the way people pull together in times of trouble. People giving of their time and money and know how.

I'm so proud of my community. Alabamians are amazing.
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14 comments:

  1. ZuzanaMay 3, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Often the best is brought out in people when circumstances are difficult.
    Makes us believe the humanity is not lost yet.;)
    xoxo

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  2. SverigeMay 3, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.

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  3. DebbyMay 3, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I think that when we all come up against hard times, we all work together. Glad you're seeing that in your own community. Did your house get damaged?

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowMay 3, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    So glad you & yours weren't affected. Alabama will be in my prayers for a long time. They

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowMay 3, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    OOps... what I meant to say was that "THey will need it."

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  6. Betsy BrockMay 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    The coverage looks devastating! Some towns completely gone. So glad you and yours are ok!

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  7. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Everyone in your area has been in my prayers. I am relieved to read that you and your family are ok. Sending lots of hugs.

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  8. DarylMay 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Amazing and resilient!

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  9. CharMay 3, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    i agree, we hear a lot about tuscaloosa here but i haven't heard what pleasant grove needs or the north corner of the state. there are so many fund raisers here - i hope some go to other areas of the state that need it.

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  10. GailOMay 3, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    The devastation in Alabama remains in our news and in our thoughts up here...Very glad you and your family remain unharmed...

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  11. DaveMay 4, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    That's good news Steph. We had a bad tornado hit Auckland last night. Two people died and about 40 injured. Much damage, but it was only local and of short duration. Its amazing how well people respond at times like that. Glad no one you knew were hurt, or your family - Dave

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  12. Peggy Montano & PaintingsMay 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Steph, we returned to the mountain yesterday.
    We had been waiting for power to return in the Birmingham area. Yes, we are thankful to have been spared the destruction that we saw coming up 231 and 79.

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  13. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I think about Alabama daily. Hope things will return to somewhat normal for many of those folks soon.. Okay, maybe it won't be normal, but certainly better than the past week or so anyway.

    Di

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  14. Jill from Killeny GlenMay 5, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    So glad they are able to go back home. Glad they are okay too. The news coverage of the damages is so severe. My prayers for all.

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