Monday, February 05, 2007

Anxiety and Relief

Just wanted to send out good thoughts and wishes for those Central Floridians who are suffering the devastating consequences of the early Friday morning tornado.

Friday was filled with lots of anxiety between J and I as we worried and wondered about our loved ones. We knew Mom and Dad were "OK", but what about their house, what about the aunts and uncles? What an awful feeling as we watched the news stories and pictures that littered the news and internet. Those houses were too familiar and we were scared. May we never have to fight with jammed phone lines again or have to listen to the frustrating emergency beep telling us there has been an emergency in the area and phone lines are down.

Turns out Tessie the Tornado (do they name tornados like they do hurricanes? Well, they should) touched down a mere mile and a half away from the B house of residence- too close for comfort!
Thank the good sprits and angels that all is well and the house & its inhabitants did not take a surprise detour to Kansas. Relief.

But not everyone was so lucky and I send my love, strength and positive energy out in hopes for a quick recovery and rebuilding. And I count my blessings for our families' safety.