Thought I had better report from my part

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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 12:07pm
of the midwest. We are in southwest MO. At my house we didn't get anything but some really dark clouds and high winds. My ddil, who lives in our same town called and said she watched a funnel go right past their house. But our neighboring town (just almost considered a part of our town) and several others all within a thirty minute drive suffered a lot of loss. A member of our church has lost her sister and brother in law and one family who were members until recently had their beautiful new home leveled, but they escaped just in time. Another nearby town is almost completely wiped out as far as buildings go. They are reporting 3 deaths so far, but still going through rubble. Southeast Kansas got it really bad too. I don't think Susie's area was hit too badly, but I can't be absolutely sure. And I didn't see anything about Janet's or Blu's area. Our church and the local high school has set up refuge for the ones who were left with no homes. It jsut kind of skipped around and would hit one town really hard and not even touch others (like ours). I knew you would be wondering so thought I would let you know.--Pat

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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 12:13pm
Oh my goodness! So glad you are safe, but some of your other news is not so good!

Thanks for letting us know....

Hugs,Shari

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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 12:18pm
Oh! Pat! I'm so sorry to hear about the great loss your friend from church has suffered! I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

I have never experienced a tornado but I have heard enough about them to know their path is most unusual and destructive. I’m glad to know you are well and safe.

Many blessings!

F.

 

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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 12:34pm
Thanks for the report Pat Yes I was wondering. Glad you and your home and loved wones are fine. So sorry to hear of all the devestation in your area. It effects everyone doesn't it. We have not had any bad weather yet this year but it will come soon enough I think. I saw pix on the news. Just so sad. MM
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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 1:00pm
Pat, it is good to hear from you this morning. How awful for the people near you. So glad your family is safe. Thank you for the information and maybe we will hear from the other bugs soon.
Bren
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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 6:34pm
Glad you checked in and let us know you are all right.

The storms were amazing! We just got wind and some

rain here in central Ohio. But the season is just

starting.

Stay safe,

Fran

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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 7:12pm
Hi Pat. I'm glad I read you post. I was going to e-mail you and find out how you were. So glad you and family are okay. Prayers for those who sufferd such loss. This time of the year is just so turbulent out there. I do remember running for the basement when we lived in St. Louis. Take care. Hugs Lynda
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Mon, 05-05-2003 - 9:02pm
Pat- I am so glad you and yours are okay. Sorry about your church member's loss, and for the others who have lost homes. Please let me know how we can be of help.

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