This morning was real exciting. And by exciting I mean chaotic, stressful and tiring. I woke up to the sound of my brother telling me to get up because he saw a funnel cloud. I felt sick... Read More
Posted by: Saralyne on 2008-07-02 12:03:19
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Today I am reflecting on what a Modern Day Good Samaritan would resemble.   Red Cross is held up as a shining  example of what disaster relief means.  Just judge for... Read More
Posted by: KSGal on 2008-06-23 16:21:03
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In life, when someone violates you, breaks into your home and takes your security and privacy from you, don't you feel that you need to know who that monster was?  So it is for... Read More
Posted by: KSGal on 2008-06-18 23:40:29
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My daughter and her family and my son live near Quincy, Illinois, and she emailed our extended family the following: Hi All! I just wanted to say thanks for all of the prayers. There are... Read More
Posted by: KSGal on 2008-06-18 17:46:46
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Rebuilding after a tornado requires one to severely prioritize what is the most pressing task to complete, then put on blinders and focus only on that certain one limited job.  The weather... Read More
Posted by: KSGal on 2008-06-17 20:44:19
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First after a tornado strikes, like it struck our farm on May 22, a person just looks, in total disbelief.  Total Absolute Disbelief.  Shock.  It's as though if you could just turn... Read More
Posted by: KSGal on 2008-06-17 19:31:12
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After the tornado hit our farm on May 22, splintered wood abounds on our farm, all of it with zillions of nails, because that's what old-timers used to keep their big barns together.  Well,... Read More
Posted by: KSGal on 2008-06-17 18:02:38
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Disasters seem to abound this year, whether it is wild fires, tornadoes or floods. And my heart has been going out to those who were caught in the direct line of fire. I doubt, however, that the... Read More
Posted by: KSGal on 2008-06-17 17:21:49
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I am EXHAUSTED!  Literally drained.  Last night I couldn't sleep and ended up watching Springer re-runs until about 6:00 this morning when I finally conked out for a couple of... Read More
Posted by: ladiegodiva on 2008-06-12 23:03:09
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I am a Cali girl through and through. Having been raised in a fast paced, high dynamic society I was cultivated to think that fashion should be a core subject in school.  Premier... Read More
Posted by: CoutureGirl on 2008-06-12 11:11:08
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Tornadoes rake parts of Kan., Okla.; 2 found dead By DAVID TWIDDY, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 17 minutes ago KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Authorities checking on a car stranded in a field... Read More
Posted by: ELIA on 2008-05-24 18:54:36
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yesterday  there was one 50  or so miles from my home, wowthis town Winsor  got hammered pretty good,  trees uprooted and such  semis were thrown,devistateing  good... Read More
Posted by: bjm1 on 2008-05-23 09:25:38
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Ok, Last night was soo quite, and we checked the weather station over and over to see if any rain was comming, and nope, it wasnot comming towards us, so we decided to go to Bennigan's off of... Read More
Posted by: Krystal_sins07 on 2008-05-15 12:06:48
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This blog is just about the cyclone in Myanmar, the earthquake in China and the Tornado is the US. It's so hard for us to see these events as Karma, when it effects so many people. But the more... Read More
Posted by: builtinobselesence on 2008-05-14 01:09:45
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oklahoma.... stormin up all over welcome, may tornadoes... for a minute i was worried that ya weren't gonna show up but i'm glad you did. it wouldn't be oklahoma without you.... Read More
Posted by: katy562 on 2008-05-02 04:43:15
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These last few days have been trying, as Im sure some of you will know but the trying times wont get me down. Those who want to sow and grow disharmony and darkness have no impact because when... Read More
Posted by: scotslad60 on 2008-01-10 16:52:06
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