Thinking of Them
Sometimes events dictate topics and for me today is one of those days.
I just spoke to friend who is down in Mississippi in the aftermath of the tornado outbreak that started yesterday afternoon and continued to ravage the South throughout the night. He’s down there shooting footage for NBC NEWS. This guy has seen a lot of destruction over the years, covering war, hurricanes, tsunamis. You name it, he’s seen his share of bad news. He told me he’s never seen this kind of damage, in such a wide area, EVER. What’s worse is he knows that under all this destroyed property, victims of these tornados will be found.
The loss of life from all those twisters will set new records. The weather history books will be rewritten after last night. It’s such a wake-up call for all of us and a reminder that we are not in control.
But we do have control of our thoughts and those should be with the victims families this day and for many days to come.
Heartbreak and sadness has many faces.
April 29, 2011 @ 4:51 pm
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April 28, 2011 @ 7:54 pm
It is often difficult for us to be grateful for the lives we have been given but after last night and all the people left hurt and suffering I am. I had family in harm’s way in two places and fortunately they were spared any damage. For that I am very grateful. My prayers go to those who were not spared.
April 28, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
I live just outside Atlanta. Last night was evidence that no matter what we say or do, Mother Nature is in charge and she was particularly vicious last night and most of yesterday. Lives were lost by trying to survive….many miracles are talked about today..destruction is everywhere in the towns and communities in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Lives have been altered forever. So many have nothing but just the clothes on their backs and each other…for most that is enough. Stuff can be replaced but lives cannot. Fortunately for us, the tornadoes went to our north and south and we were spared. We were prepared as best we could but so were so many others and they are now deceased. As you say your prayers tonight, ask for God’s mercy and healing power to be with all of those in need especially those who have lost loved ones.
April 28, 2011 @ 4:40 pm
Earlier today I saw some raw footage of the massive tornado that struck Tuscaloosa. It was astounding to see, all the more because some of the videos were made by people putting themselves in harm’s way. We don’t often think of those people. The still photos brought tears; in a matter of minutes, people lost everything and yet could give thanks for having made it through. Their stories are another kind of before and after, powerful for the witness they give.