Jean in Wisc Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/291274 We are inundated with this weather. It is so sad. Our basement flooded and the pantry and entryway roof did not turn away all the water, so everything is soggy. We are doing well compared to so many here, though. Pray that the weather quits dumping massive amounts of rain and that the dozens of tornadoes would be done for a while. So many are devastated by this. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne/Ankara Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 So sorry to hear this, Jean. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully the weather will dry out soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Praying here, Jean. I lived in a basement in '93 when we had the terrible flooding here, not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Jean, Sorry to hear this. We will lift your family, and state up in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Praying for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Oh I'm so sorry Jean. I have a friend who lives in Cedar Rapids, IA. They are underwater. I'll keep your family specifically in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Praying for you. Our really rainy weather just stopped and we are starting to dry out. Hope you get the same!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'm so sorry Jean. Said a prayer and here's a hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 So sorry that you are in the midst of this mess, Jean. Here, in Green Bay, we were spared the brunt of it so far. Last night, the wind tore one of the screen doors open and bent the little latch on the jamb that holds it shut so it wouldn't close. I was trying to hold it shut while dh tried to repair the latch and it literally ripped me out of the house twice while I was holding on with all my might. The tornados were just southeast of us. No major flooding here yet, but portions of the surrounding fields look like ponds. Lots of tree limbs in the yards. Sounds like, unfortunately, there is more to come. Hang in there - will be thinking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Of course! I hope this cycle ends right away. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 The part of SE Missouri where I lived most of my childhood was prone to flooding. It is just nasty to deal with. I am so sorry that your area is going through this and I have prayed for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Wow, Jean, I just saw your post about this in another thread late last night. I can't believe the flooding in Wisconsin and Iowa. :ohmy: I'm praying for you and everyone affected by the floods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Wishing for better weather for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz Booshay Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I will pray, Jean. What a hardship for so many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 My heart and prayers go out to so many suffering from this awful weather and flooding. God bless your family! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I have family in and around Cedar Rapids, Iowa who are going through flooding right now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Done, Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 ((Hugs and prayers)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmommyof3 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 sending up a prayer for you.... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Praying for you and all you fellow midwesterners with your bad weather and flooding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I lifted you up, as well as the many other families in your area. My dh is an over the road truck driver and is in the middle of it all, he has been trying to find an alternate route out to get back home as the way he came in is under water so I have seen your devestation through his eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 This must be very hard! :( I'm so sorry! I am praying for you and others that are being inundated by this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 The sun is shining this afternoon! It feels sooooo good. We have things out to dry and the sump pumps are turned off--although the dehumidifiers will run for several days yet. I've a lot to clean in the basement, but the sunshine is so wonderful. Many of the roads are cleared enough to travel, but there are a lot of people who have had more problems than we--so many people who are out of their homes. Thanks for caring and praying-- Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Praying for you and all the folks out that way. I can't believe how miserable the weather has been :( Glad you're seeing some sunshine today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorie Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Right here in WI with ya Jean. We don't have it that bad, just a bit of water in the basement. Compared to others, we have it really good and I'm not complaining. My parents live across from the WI River, and earlier this week Lake Delton was wiped out. Well, we are down river from them, so we watched parts of that house float down. Whole walls, a bed! It still had some blankets on it. Roads and highways are closing all around us. SO many people in this area are hurting. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 The sun is shining this afternoon! It feels sooooo good. I just saw this thread, but I have been thinking about you, Jean. How will these rains affect your corn crop? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 I just saw this thread, but I have been thinking about you, Jean. How will these rains affect your corn crop? Jane There was washing on the hill sides where the corn and soybeans were stripped away, but our fields are generally intact as far as we can tell. Thanks for your prayers. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 I blogged about this today if you are interested: http://shadesofwhite.typepad.com/shades_of_white/2008/06/flash-floods-tornadoes-and-thunderstorms.html J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Thinking of and continuing to pray for you all, (((Jean))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I am glad the rains have stopped and that the cleanup can begin. I hope you and your neighboors are able to recover quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Jean, I'm glad that now you can start the clean up. I'll be praying for your strength, I know how much work it takes to clean after a flood. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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