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Refugees. It's been a wild week.


Last week I was sewing to finish Easter dresses or nursing a baby every waking minute! Saturday, Tim cut his arm playing outside and he had to get stitches. Sunday went well, we had a wonderful Easter with family! All I could think about Sunday night was waking up (late) on Monday morning and spending the day holding my baby and NOT sewing. That's NOT how it went. Ben woke me up saying "Get up! We've got to go to the hospital, Tim has cut his foot really bad!" I'm not going to go into detail because it can really make your skin crawl, but he had a pretty bad cut. Poor little guy! He has had a hard week!


This morning we woke up to tornado sirens and nasty weather. We have no power and it looks like it could be a few days before we get it back on. This tree was down in my sister's back yard. We are so blessed that it didn't hit the house!  


We found this little guy, alive, under the limbs. He was lucky too!


There is a whole other storm system headed our way and they have predicted that it will be the worst we've had since the 60's. Please pray for us! The tornadoes did so much damage this morning and the next storm is supposed to be much worse and last a few hours.


Ben is at the fire station, so the kids and I are refugees! We are now at my mother in law's house and we plan to stay here at least through the night. We saw several damaged houses on the way here and lots of downed trees. We have also heard from many friends that they are without power and have property damage. The next line of storms are due to hit here in another hour or so and last until 10:00 tonight. I'll check back in when we are back home with power and internet. Stay safe everyone! Love you guys, Sam
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Bless by Tone said…
praying. What a week you've had. Tone
April 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Sonja said…
Praying for you all. Tornadoes are regular occurrences here in south Alabama...so thankful you were safe. Praying also for Tim to heal quickly and for you to get some rest. Those kiddos need a healthy mommy. ;0)
April 27, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Kimberly said…
Stay safe. The St Louis tornado came within a couple miles of my Uncle & Aunts home. The storms seem especially strong this season. I'm glad your with family, since your Hubby has to be away.
April 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh my goodness! We were just talking about this yesterday! The storms have hit up around Huntsville, too, but thankfully my husband's family is still safe, although I heard a few people were killed. :( I'll pray for you guys! It was good to talk to you!
Stephanie
April 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Leslie said…
Definitely praying for the safety of your family and that area of the country.
April 27, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Eileen said…
Prayers going up for those in the path of the storms and those who have already endured them!
April 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Goosegirl said…
I am praying for you guys. Poor Tim! With all his adventures, he has may war wounds to show off! I still crack up thinking about the dresser story last year!
April 27, 2011 at 6:17 PM
kathleen said…
i hope you and your family are all ok,I read your post earlier and had been thinking of yall over there. we had several tornado warnings today where i live in north MS. But i was just watching the weather channel (it's almost 10pm) and saw how bad it's been in AL. So I came back to actually comment and tell you I am praying for yall! I don't ever remember such bad weather as it has been this spring...the Lord bless and protect yall...
April 27, 2011 at 8:53 PM
{ MELBOURNE ROAD } said…
glad to hear that you are with family. Stay safe!
Lori
April 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM
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