Prelude to a Tornado

Well, it’s been two days since the tornado hit our little town. It looks like we won’t have electricity for at least a week, and maybe two. There is still a ton of clean up to do and not having power and the ability to run to town and get basic things in making life a bit of a challenge.

Tuesday night, when this all started, I was driving home from work. I left the office about 5:30 and it takes at least 45 minutes to get home. My wife called me and said to stop and get the kids some snacks and her something to drink. So, I spent a few

extra minutes in the store about 20 miles from home. After I left the store my wife called and said a Tornado was about to hit and I was driving right towards it. I wasn’t sure if I should turn around or keep going. Everything got dark quickly and I could see the storm up ahead. I didn’t know else to do but keep driving and get home to my family.

I was about 4 miles from home and I heard the tornado sirens going off and knew I was running out of time. I noticed as I went by a few houses an old man was flagging me down and I quickly stopped to see what he needed. It turned out he was having trouble getting his storm shelter door open. So, I helped him get it open and helped his wife who was using a “walker” get into the storm shelter. They kept telling me that I had no time and to get in there with them, but my family was waiting on me and I couldn’t bare the thought of them being frightened and worried. So, I told the nice old couple “thanks, but I had to get home”. I got home and it was dead silent outside. A different sound then we had gotten use to with all the thunder and lighting. My wife had all the kids in the wall with mattresses all around them.

Mtn. View Arkansas Tornado

Mtn. View Arkansas Tornado

Twister Damage

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  1. Dan #

    Sure glad everyone there was ok! Looks like it did a bunch of damage. Material items can be replaced, people can’t. Glad you all made it through!

    Dan

  2. A man don’t realize how tough it can be without electricity till he’s without it for several days . After hurricane Hugo we were without it for over two weeks…

    Good to see that you and your family made it thro Ok . Keep ya chins up and here in SC. we wish you all the best .

  3. admin #

    Thanks for the kind words man. It has been rough but we are so lucky compared to others!

  4. Grace #

    Hey, Daddy!
    Hope you have a great day!!
    Good job on all of your websites and keep up the good work!!
    Love ya lots and lots,
    Gracie

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