Update on Tn Tornado's

by CC Ryder 6 Replies latest jw friends

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  CC Ryder

  Hey Everyone...Tink is spending the night at her younger brothers and called me a few minutes ago with an update I thought you would be interested in.

  The Tornado was ranked as an F3. Two people died in Coffee County (Manchester,Tn). One 10 year old and an older man around his late 40's. Both people lived within a couple hundred yards of Tink's brother's home. He new both families very well. The boy and his mother rented the house they lived in from her brother who owns five homes total. The man who was killed was survived by his wife who was also severely injured in the disaster, she is in stable condition after being critical for the last two days. The young boy's mother was released this morning and was interviewed on TV tonight. It was earlier reported she was temporarily paralized but was being helped along by family when she was interviewd. The Fed. Government is going to give financial aid to those without Insurance.

  Tink said that her brothers Insurance agent (whom he knew for many years) asked him where they were staying. Her brother told him they were staying in a Motel. The man said that he had a house he was selling on his own and didn't expect it to sell anytime soon, so he told Tink's brother to move his family in and stay as long as he needs too until he gets his home repaired. I just couldn't believe it!! She said people were bringing food, clothing, medical supplies, and just pitching in with cleaning up ALL DAY long!

  I was there on Monday, the day after, it was very overwhelming to me. I have never been directly involved on a disaster site. I didn't speak for about an hour. Tink and I feel very bad for the two families who suffered loss of their loved ones. We are very grateful that her brother survived. The path of the tornado was within 100 feet of his home. It sickened us both to think of what might have happened. Thanks to all who posted such kind words on Tink's earlier post, we really appreciate your concern.

  CC
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  snakecharmer

  yes, i agree those ferocious storms exacted a very high toll even from people nowhere near those states. my wife went to spend the night with a new friend from the internet a few nights ago who lost a sister. brother in law and three nieces and nephews in the storms. the youngest was four months old. it is very tragic indeed. i wish you and tink the best and good luck to your brother in law on getting back to a normal life.
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  heathen

  That's very sad ,I hate to hear when young people die or suffer.
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  Granny Linda

  Here, too, I hate hearing of such tragedy, but know life brings sorrow as well as joy. What always brings joy is in reading about how we do reach out to strangers in those times of hardship. That's the spirit I believe in. That kindred spirit that knows no boundries...just love.

  My husband and I have done volunteer work for quite a few years now, and it does bring such personal reward. We also understand that returning like for like is important in order to keep the magik flowing. Ya know, that do unto others type thing. It could be any one of us left standing naked for a myriad of reasons...we would want our kindred to offer assistance. So we continue in our work. Now that the big holiday season is upon us, things are really getting busy so I'm gonna remember that 'prayer' someone posted here because people are still just too wacked out for me somedays.

  granny
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  Shutterbug

  Those of us living in the Texas Panhandle well know the power of a tornado. The one that came thru our little city picked up a 35,000 pound piece of equipment (a lathe, as I remember it) and moved it some 10 feet. It wasn't bolted down because no one thought that was possible.

  People do respond to a disaster such as the one you have been thru. In our case we had police patrols who came in from neighboring towns, prisoners from the local prison, churches, the Red Cross, Salvation Army and probably some I've missed, all wanting to help.
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  imanaliento

  thanks for the update CC. I've never been in a tornado, from what I see on TV it's devastating. on the flip side you see so many GOOD people from every walk of life helping out.
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  CC Ryder

  Governor Sundquist and the President of FEMA visited the entire area over the past couple days. 16 counties were declared a disaster so they will be able to recieve federal aid. People from all over just showed up to help. It was quite a sight to see. The mother of the young boy and the wife of the man who lost their lives, were interviewed and thanked everyone for their love and kindness. It was heartbreaking to see. The other areas all have similar stories.

  Saturday night before the Sunday barrage of tornado's, we had violent storms and a few tornado's pass north of us about 8 miles. It killed a school teacher and her husband while they were sleeping about 10 miles northwest of us. The tornado passed us to the north and hit Portland,Tn. doing extensive damage. It was rated an F3. Tink and I are safe, and we've been helping with the relief work and with cleaning up the mess left behind. Alot of great people!!!!

  CC

  PS: Two of Tink's sisters (active JW's) also have been helping greatly the past few days. They brought food, clothing, and really helped out with the clean up. They were friendly to Tink also which suprised me.