My blessings for the past week could be imagined like these 7 little men.
Monday was a beautiful day of sunshine with 50 degrees. The snow of the past week was melting and made for a wonderful day.
Tuesday began as a carbon copy of Monday with record temperatures in the upper 60's. Our area was put under a tornado warning in the early evening. We were lucky, other parts of the state and neighboring states were not so lucky. All we received was 2 hours of continual thunder and lightning, strong winds, and rain. On our farm we received about 3 inches of rain. Other parts of the area received from 5 to 15 inches of rain. The beginning of what is now called the 100 year flood.
Wednesday the temperatures were dropping and the ditches, rivers, and lakes were rising to record highs. Sand bagging was begun and people were evacuated from their homes. Roads and highways were no more. Schools were cancelled for safety reasons. In one area town a man was lost in the fast moving water and was found dead. In another area town a Mother lost 2 of 5 children when her car was swept into the water filled road side. Two different dams were opened to save them from collapse and saved two different towns in different areas from being flooded. Many highways were closed. Around our area we are lucky no bridges were damaged.
The past four days the water has been dropping and some people have been able to return to their homes to begin the clean up process. Most do not have flood insurance so the cost will be high for some. The Governor of the state of Indiana visited the flooded areas and promised assistance and to call FEMA in to assist. By Thursday some schools were back in session with 2 hour delays. Our High School girls played a basketball game and won. By Friday most highways and country roads were open and all but one school was in session.
Saturday was a sun shining day. I attended a CPR class to become certified so I can obtain a Substitute teachers license.
This is the beginning of a week that will be better.The end of the week is calling for below seasonal temptatures. This past week will go into the record books as something that has not happened in part of our state and other states in January in the past 100 years.
2 comments:
Good Afternoon Joyce,
I love your Sunday Seven. I'm sorry so many people lost lives and homes and all, but "PRAISE GOD" yall were spared. I know the last few years the weather has been unreal. Places having Tornadoes that never had them before. I do believe in the Book of Revelation's, God speaks about the end of times when you won't know one Season from another. I do think it's almost that way now. GOD is truly showing signs of his Return. "THANK YOU" for sharing your Sunday Seven. I did enjoy reading them. I had seen on t.v. about all the flooding and all. I do hope that the Govenor of your State will declare a Federal Disaster so the Assistance can be had by everyone that needs it. Take care my friend and have a great evening. May God Bless You and Yours.
Love & Hugs,
Karen H.
Hi Joyce,
Thanks for stopping by the other day! This is a cute Sunday 7.
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