Jackie in AR Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 They live out from town and can see several miles off their back porch in the winter time. They were under a tornado warning, and saw it coming by the light of the lightning. They jumped in my BIL's pickup and headed to their nearest neighbor's home which is the neighborhood gathering spot during bad weather since they have a basement. My sister said there were about 12 people in the basement bathroom. The tornado took the house above them, as well as the house right down the road. All of the vehicles at the neighbor's home (including my BIL's pickup) were undriveable since they were covered in fallen trees and parts of the house. My sister and her family had to walk to their home down the dark road, and found that they no longer have a home. BUT, they are all safe, thank the Lord. As my sister said, "It was just stuff. We're all OK." They'll be staying with my parents for a while. They all live a couple of hours from us. The tornado that hit them was a supercell and stayed on the ground for maybe a couple of hours tonight through Arkansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh my! How awful! I am glad they are ok though. That must have been so scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Wow - I'll not share this story with the 9 you. She has been walking around with her blanket all day, worrying about severe weather. I'll take a snowstorm over a tornado. Or even a tornado warning. Any. Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I am so sorry to hear that. Even though it is "just stuff" it is their stuff and there will certainly be times that they miss it. My mom and dad lost everything in a hurricane and even though I did not live there it was hard to see them go through the loss. I hope that all goes well as her family recovers. Laurel T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 So sorry to hear about that, but glad they are all ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in IL Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Wow! How very frightening! I am glad they are okay. I hope they can find peace and comfort in the next few days as they try to piece things back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisawa Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh Jackie! Praise God they are ok! I just said a prayer for them and I am so thankful they are all ok! I cant imagine being in something like that... it has to be so surreal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 they can salvage some of their favorite things. What a good attitude they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm can't imagine -- and I'm so sorry for what they've lost!!! Please know that they have many, many hearts here for them. Sending peace and courage their way. Hugs, Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sisters family. Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm sorry. I'm glad they're okay, but it's still hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I just talked to my sister again and they're holding up pretty well. We'll go up and try to help out some in the next few days. They'll assess things in the morning in the daylight and then we'll make a plan. Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers; I'll pass on to them all your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh, Jackie, I am so sorry to hear this... but I am equally glad that they are okay. I can't imagine this sort of loss. I will pray for your family tonight. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket1178 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 How awful. We heard about the tornado on the news, but it makes more personal when you hear of the real folks affected by it. Bad weather moved through our area, too, but no real damage so far. I'll be praying for your sister and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'll be praying for them. How awful to lose your home, but at least they're okay. Let us know if we can help send them anything (like clothing, etc.) okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm thankful they're ok! So sorry to hear they've lost everything, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meliss Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 That is terrifying! I'm so glad that they are okay, but I'm very sorry for the loss of their home. Praying here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about their loss but am glad that they are physically alright!!!! How scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 You must be a bundle of emotion. I'm so thankful your family is okay, but you must still be running on adrenaline (as I'm sure they are too). May God's blessing *continue* to be upon them! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm so sorry, but so thankful that your sister's family escaped harm. ((((Jackie and Family)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh my! Can we help with books/clothes/toys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 :( It reminds me of the fires here in San Diego, in Sept/Oct. Yikes. Very scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I hate to rely on cliches, but nature's power truly is awesome. To think that homes can be flattened in the blink of an eye. Stunning. I am so very grateful your sister and her family are well; I just read that an Arkansas couple and their 11 year old daughter were killed in their home. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help, okay? And take care of yourself, too, Jackie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Praise God they are okay! These storms have been unbelievably rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umarider Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with your sister, her family and all the people affected by the storm. I hope they are able to salvage treasures and quickly rebuild their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 They have such a great attitude, but I'll pray that God will help them find a new home and help them through this trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Unimaginable. Rejoicing with your family that they are OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Jackie, I am praying for them. Please let me know if they need anything! How old are their kids? I might have some clothes and toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuthouse Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 to you and your family. I wish you strength and wisdom for all that you must deal with in the coming days. Ms.D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with them. I'm just glad that they are safe. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thanks everyone for your prayers and kind offers. Their children are both grown, so they don't have little ones at home any more. They had already called their insurance man last night when I last talked to my sister. They have a place to stay and were going to go about buying underwear and toothbrushes this morning. :) If they have any specific needs over the next few days I will let everyone know. Thank you again!! I can't tell you how much your kind words mean to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIY-DY Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 They live out from town and can see several miles off their back porch in the winter time. They were under a tornado warning, and saw it coming by the light of the lightning. They jumped in my BIL's pickup and headed to their nearest neighbor's home which is the neighborhood gathering spot during bad weather since they have a basement. My sister said there were about 12 people in the basement bathroom. The tornado took the house above them, as well as the house right down the road. All of the vehicles at the neighbor's home (including my BIL's pickup) were undriveable since they were covered in fallen trees and parts of the house. My sister and her family had to walk to their home down the dark road, and found that they no longer have a home. BUT, they are all safe, thank the Lord. As my sister said, "It was just stuff. We're all OK." They'll be staying with my parents for a while. They all live a couple of hours from us. The tornado that hit them was a supercell and stayed on the ground for maybe a couple of hours tonight through Arkansas. That gives my heart such a boost to know that. I'm so sorry they've lost their home. I'm so thankful they are okay. Please let us know how they're holding up as things settle. They'll all be in our prayers. We were out on the porch last night - the weather here was just eerily out of the ordinary - and DH said, "I don't like this. This is the kind of weather where tornados pop up." I went inside to check the weather channel, and saw that most of the South was already being ripped up by them. It's amazing, isn't it, how these things come and destroy, and then vanish? Makes me aware of how very Small we really are. {{hugs}} to your family, and prayers for all who were in the path last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I am so sorry for their loss, very glad that they are not harmed. This stuff is so terrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Lea Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I just cannot imagine the horrors of seeing your house flattened and living through such horror. I said a prayer for them. We had major damage in my town, but thankfully we barely had rain or winds at my house just minutes down the road from the horrible damage at the University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm so sorry for their loss, but so glad that they are all safe. (And glad you're okay, too.) Will pray for their recovery, Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm glad they weren't hurt. I'm sorry they lost their home, though. Pleaes let us know if they need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy in FL Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I certainly will lift them in prayer today...I too am glad they are OK but it is still difficult to lose so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adrianne Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I will pray for them. Praise the Lord they are safe. Adrianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Please give her my best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm so sorry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh, Jackie, I am so sorry. Praise God they are safe! What a night it must have been. May they have His peace for recovery. Warmly, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 What a terrible night. But thank God they are fine and safe. I'll pray for things to go smoothly for the on the road ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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