Monday, May 20, 2013

Checking In!

Sorry I haven't posted in a few weeks. I have been working diligently on converting a bunch of images so I can get some serious crafting done this summer and of course all projects I make will include the files in Make The Cut format for you wonderful folks. With me just working on converting files I haven't done any crafting and haven't had anything to post.

After all the devastating weather Oklahoma has had the last two days I thought I better check in here since I have heard from people on Facebook all over the United States, a few from Canada and even as far as the UK and Australia wondering how I am fairing in this terrible outbreak of tornado's in Oklahoma.

Luckily my town has been spared so far. On Sunday the town Shawnee was hit heavily and that is about 55 miles north of me. I didn't have any loved one's in that particular area that got hit but my heart went out to all those effected.

Today we had massive tornado's in the area from Newcastle to Moore. I grew up in Newcastle and have cousins that live in that town. I have sisters, nieces and nephews in Moore. I can say I honestly prayed and prayed during the time the newscasters were giving reports of the devastating tornado. The reports given let me know the tornado was headed straight to my sister Cheryl's home. I was able to finally get a hold of her husband and he let me know that she had gotten the dogs in the car and drove south to another town called Norman. I have heard from or reports of all of my family expect for two of my nephews at this time. Cell service is down in the area so I am unable to find out updates on my sisters home or the welfare of my nephews at this time but they likely were at work and not in the area at the time.

I can't even begin to express my feelings right no of how blessed I am feeling but the guilt for feeling blessed when others are suffering greatly from the loss of their homes and loved ones. At this time the death toll is at 51 and they are still doing a search and recovery at an elementary school that was leveled.

Please keep everyone in your prayers.

24 comments:

  1. Don't feel guilty Okie. I am so happy you and Linda are safe. So happy that your Sister took the pets and left her home. She did the right thing. I hate, and my heart and prayers go out to the ones affected by this....Tornados are mean and nasty. They scare me to pieces especially now. I hope that you find your nephews are safe!!

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  2. Glad to hear you and your family are safe. So tragic when Mother Nature turns ugly. We shall continue to send prayers and thoughts to all in these storms paths.

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  3. So glad to hear that yu and your family are OK tonight. So tragic when Mother Natures gets all ugly. We shall continue to send thoughts and prayers to all those in the paths of these horrible storms. Be safe and God Bless.

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  4. So glad to hear that you are all ok. Luckily my sis in laws family made it through also. But as her sister said...so many of their friends have had their life changed today.

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  5. So happy to hear that you're doing fine! I tried to get in touch with you earlier today to see if you & your family were safe. But it is heartbreaking to see and hear what's happening to our neighbors to the north of us. I will keep all those affected by the devastating weather in my prayers.

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  6. So glad to hear your alright. Hoping you can get in touch with your loved ones soon. Praying for all those affected by these storms the last 2 days. Stay safe.

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  7. Thanks for the update, glad you are OK. I'm praying for your family and all the victims. God bless.

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  8. Thanks for the update, glad you are OK. I'm praying for your family and all the victims. God bless.

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  9. Our hearts are so heavy at the loss of 91 in OK. We pray that there are more survivors to be found. Glad to see that you and your loved ones made it through safely. BethAnn M.

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  10. So glad you and your family are safe. Will pray for those affected by the storms. Thanks for checking in. Stay safe.

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  11. Good to know everyone is safe. For those affected, our thougths and prayers are with you

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  12. So happy to hear you and Linda and your families are safe. Hope you hear from your nephews soon. I understand your feelings of guilt. We went thru that here in Alabama when the tornadoes went thru. Just remember that a Higher power is in control. He has something else planned for you. My prayers and thots go out to all the families affected by these tornadoes and the entire state of Oklahoma.

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  13. So glad to hear you, Linda and all your family are safe. Hoping you hear of your nephews soon. We here in Alabama understand your guilt feelings. We, too, went thru those feelings when the tornadoes went thru here. Just remeber, there is a Higher Power in charge. My thots and prayers to you and all the families affected by these tornadoes and the entire State of Oklahoma. God Bless you!

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  14. Glad to hear you and your family is ok. Praying for all those that were in the path of this tornado.

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  15. I am so glad that you checked in. You have been on my heart. I am praying for all that have been affected by this horrible and tragic tornado. Please stay safe and keep us updated. I hope you will hear from your family soon. God bless you Okie....Smoochie Grandma

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  16. Thanks for checking in Okie. You've been on my mind. Prayers and reiki going out to all those affected by these horrid storms. Stay safe. hugs, eileen

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  17. I was so glad to see your post today, I am very thankful you and your loved ones are safe. What a terrible devastating event. You are all in my prayers.

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  18. So glad you checked in. Have been hoping and praying you and yours were spared. Been thru Moore on several occasions and can only imagine the devastation that has taken place. Know that your neighbors to the south are keeping you all in OK in our hearts and prayers.

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  19. So glad you checked in. Have been hoping and praying you and yours were spared. Been thru Moore on several occasions and can only imagine the devastation that has taken place. Know that your neighbors to the south are keeping you all in OK in our hearts and prayers.

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  20. Thanks for checking in. So glad that you and yours are safe. We've been thru Moore and can only imagine the amount of devastation that has taken place. Just know that your neighbors to the south have the people of OK in our hearts and prayers.

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  21. Okie - thank you for checking in, glad all is well with your family. Prayers and praises being lifted for all.

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  22. Thank you Shirley for checking in!! I am so glad that you are ok as well as your family though I know the losses were terrible. My prayers are with all in OK that has been effected by these terrible tornadoes and will continue to be. I can't even believe the pictures I see on tv, I will keep praying. Hugs!

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  23. It is so good to see your post! We have been quite concerned about you! All in Oklahoma will continue to be in our prayers as you begin the recovery process. I hope you continue to receive good news as to the safety of your family and their homes. Thanks for checking in.
    Shellee

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  24. Okie...was wondering where you had been. So glad to know that you and your family are okay. Thoughts and prayers are with you...

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