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As a residents in St. Louis, MO I can attest to never experiencing something so traumatic, a EF4-5, a tornado that literally destroyed everything in its path. Gratefully, my family and home is okay, however, there are an enormous amount of others that can’t say the same.
I was resting In my bed, when a weather emergency alert ‼️ pinned my phone. “TORNADO WARNING! Take shelter..” Apart of me didn’t want to take it serious, because what are the changes my city will get hit with a massive tornado? I thought. Being, I didn’t hear any sirens 🚨 I decided to take a look outside, it was quiet and the trees were still. At that exact moment I began to get a little concerned, so I ordered my kids to go to the basement and take shelter.
As we took safety in the restroom in our basement, I could hear the winds picking up. Fear, began to creep its way in causing me to call my children’s dad. Upon him answering the call, I asked him what he was doing? And he responded saying “I think I’m in the middle of a tornado.” “WHAT?!? CAN YOU GET TO SAFETY?” I yelled out loud. “OH, SHIT MY CAR!” Was his last words before the phone went silent and all I could hear was heavy wind.
Feeling so helpless in that moment, I just began to Thank Jesus. I hung up when I notice I wasn’t getting a response and my kids looked at me with worry in their eyes asking “Is daddy okay? I’m scared.” They said. My oldest, who is 8 years old said mom I done prayed like four times. I told her that I was praying also. My 4 year old, then said mom can we play God music, so we began to praise and worship till the time the warning was said to end.
We had 15 minutes left, when I received a call from their dad. When I answered, he told me he was just in a tornado and how everything around him was destroyed. From homes, stores, cars, trees and poles down,etc. and nothing looked the same. I couldn’t believe it and wanted to know where he was, so he FaceTime me and my heart sank to my stomach. For some reason, my eyes still couldn’t believe the street known as Kings Highway looked horrifically damaged, even though it was right in front of my eyes.
All I could think about was how grateful I was that he made it out alive and with just some minor damages to his car. Especially after seeing a large tree laying on top of a car and it’s air bags out, him and I both praying no one was in that car. We ended the call so he could attend to the present moment he was faced with and be of service if needed. I then began to check social media to see if anyone was live are posted any video. The first video I came across was a lady walking around crying and showing her brick home completely destroyed. At that exact moment my heart went out to her and my eyes swelled with tears.
I began to praise God it was her house and not her life. I knew I didn’t know how she was feeling because I still had my home. But I knew what it felt like to lose a love one from a natural cause. Even though I don’t know her, I believe she has family and friends that love her. What a horrible pain that would’ve been for them and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. So I was very grateful for her life, even though she only saw what once was her house and livelihood. I saw a miracle, knowing that many likely died or seriously got injured from the storm.
Call of Service 📢
So, I live in a traditional ranch style home with at least five really tall trees in the backyard and one large tree in the front. Anytime there’s heavy wind a branch off the tree likely knocks the power out. And imagining a tornado 🌪️ hitting my home, I knew then it could’ve been me out doors with no where to go or possible dead. Being that I’m struggling financially, and soon will be unemployed due to trump laying off federal workers. On top of currently going through an estate court battle, and can’t access any resources regarding my home. I know alive or not my life would’ve felt completely over.
As I felt called to help, I knew I couldn’t financially. So, I was guided to spread awareness, love, compassion and unity. If you are reading this and live in or near areas that were affected, I ask that you find it in your heart to assist with healing those communities. However, you are able to get out in the community to support is much needed. If you not able to help financially like me, or physically then join me by liking, reposting or commenting on this post. Small gestures matters too. Thank you! And may the Lord bless you ✨
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