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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Did This Save Our Town???










Yes, we were ordered to evacuate today, our town had its highest flood peak in white man's history. We returned late this afternoon and took a walk to see for ourselves some of the weakest spots. Without this effort and more, it may have been a very different story. The water is still high but it was overtopping the wall in places at its peak.

 More to tell soon, for it is now very late, we are all tired and my husband and Master J have made it safely home from Sydney also. Thank you so very much for all your prayers and thoughts for us and our town. By man's efforts and God's mercy we are safe and dry.
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33 comments:

  1. JeanneJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    OH my goodness! So thank ful that your home was not flooded. Will be praying for you and your family! Did not realize this was all quite so close to you! Hope that this flooding will stop soon

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  2. flowersandhomeJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Hi Karen! I saw it on tv last night. So awful. I immediately thought 'Would that be where Karen and her family lives?'
    I'm so glad you're all allright and that your husband and son got home all right from Sydney.
    Thinking of you,
    Marian

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  3. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    I jsut saw the news this AM and had to come check on you. Praising the LORD for his mercy that your town is safe and will keep you in prayer. My hart goes out to you all at this difficult troublesome time.

    Someone sure knew what they were doing to support that wall. With the LORD's help, may it continue to stand strong.

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  4. Rosemary AubutJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Have heard about the flooding here on the news! Stay safe and always the best to you and your beautiful family!

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  5. BethJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay safe.

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  6. RosemaryJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Thank goodness you and your home were safe. I always feel so sympathetic to those whose homes are flooded out, it must be devastating.

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  7. tinajoJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Glad it seem to be a bit under control, hope it stays that way!

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  8. GigaJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Woda to jest jednak straszny żywioł. Chce zabrać ludziom ich dobytek. Mam nadzieję, że już nie pada i wody nie przybędzie. Wspaniałe, że mąż z synem wrócili do domu bez przeszkód. Mam nadzieję, że Twojemu domowi woda nie zagraża. Pozdrawiam cieplutko i bądźcie bezpieczni.
    Water, however, is a terrible disaster. I want people to take their belongings. I hope that it does not rain and the water does not come. Great, that her husband and son returned home without obstruction. I hope that your home does not threaten water. Yours, be nice and warm and safe.

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  9. marmarelJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Bad days for you, I will pray!

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  10. Gail DixonJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Goodness! Thanks for checking in. Glad you all are safe and dry. Lord, please continue to look out for our weather-ravaged friends. Amen.

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  11. Mary LamorayJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Thanks so much for checking in and letting us know how you are doing...even when you are exhausted and dealing with this. The Lord give you all His peace!

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  12. Sylvia KJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    I'm so thankful that you and your family are safe!! The news on the TV from there has been so frightening!! Take care and stay safe! My thoughts are with you and your family!!

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  13. Moois van mieJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    OMG ! wish you a lot of luck !!!!!

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  14. LynetteJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Oh My Goodness! I'm so glad you guys and your home are all safe!

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  15. Aritha V. January 30, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    O, I am so sorry for you! The power of the water is immense.(We know that in the Netherlands), There is only one real hidingplace in anxious days; opena all days. Praying for you.

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  16. joyJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Thanks God that all of you are safe:)

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  17. NancyJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    So thankful that everyone is okay!!

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  18. mariondejongJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Excellent news!
    Marion

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  19. Ocean SoulJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Just saw the foamie seas on the international news as a result of the dirty water running into the sea. What awful weather, but so glad that you are all staying dry and that your town hasn't been washed away. I hope that you have adequate accommodations while you are evacuated. Thanks for keeping us updated! Blessings and peace to you and the family! (so glad that the boys are back safely too!) And out of nothing more than morbid curiosity...other than the kids, what were the most important things you took with you when you were evacuated?

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  20. isabella kramer - vereditJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Glad to see, you and your home are safe!!

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  21. Angela Häring-ChristenJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Bad news. I'm so sorry for you! I hope the water goes soon. This is a nightmare.
    I wish you a lot of luck!
    I think of you!
    Greetings from Switzerland
    Angela

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  22. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Ocean Soul/Karen - we took clothes for about three days, some food, a couple of mattresses and pillows, all the quilts I have made, laptops, DVD holder filled with children's favourite DVD's, Time Machine/external hard drive back up, cameras, mobile phone and charger, personal and financial documents.

    Only what we could fit in our vehicle.....

    We had already moved most things from our downstairs rooms and outside to upstairs. Our most precious sentimental possessions are stored in the tops of our cupboards. If the levee wall was to break or be seriously over-topped, we hope that most if not all our upstairs would remain dry.

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  23. CatJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I am so happy to hear that all of you are safe and dry and that the levy helped to protect your town. Take care. x

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Thanking God for his mercy and answered prayers. Happy to hear you are all safe.

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  25. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    It was SO close!
    Worse flood we have ever had here too!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Prayers that the sand bags hold the water back. Water can be so destructive. Hope all stays well with you.

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  27. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Sending you my very best wishes for continued safety.

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  28. JeanneJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Thinking of you and hoping that all is well with you!

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  29. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    I thought of you when I saw all the flooding, but wasn't sure where abouts you are so hoped you were safe. Stay dry and I hope no damage is done to your home or family, xxx

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  30. MarijkeJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    I saw the flooding on the news two days ago. Brrrrrr, I am happy you and your family are safe. God bless you and your family Karen.

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  31. JoyfulJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    When I didn't see you post for a few days I knew you must be affected by the flood waters. Thankful you and your family are alive and praying all will get back to normal. Hugs.xx

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  32. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks goodness you are alright. That has to be a bit scary. I will still keep you and your family in my prayers.

    Hugs~

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  33. TheChieftessJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    So glad you're safe and dry!

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