When we moved to Omaha I did not know that we had moved to tornado land, as I now call it. We have had to spend many nights in our basement. I am so thankful that we had it finished before we moved in. I cannot imagine going to the basement, with the kids, only to sit on cement floors and stare at each other. But it is still not a fun experience. There is a loud alarm that goes off in the community if we need to head for the basement. One night it went off at 2:30 in the morning. We flipped on the TV right away and the tornado had already passed us, and torn apart some homes and businesses less than a mile from our home. They did not know the storm was coming, so they did not pre-warn us, the alarm went off 7 minutes after the tornado touched down.But the closest experience for us was the Little Sioux tragedy. I could not believe what happened when we were sitting in the basement watching the news. I had been camping in that exact campground four days before it happened, with our Stake Girls Camp. What a close call. I just felt awful for the boys that were there when it happened, and for their families that were sitting at home helpless. What a terrible tragedy.
Our kids are terrified of tornadoes, and so it is a constant topic of conversation in our home. Why do they happen? Where do they come from? Why did we move here? Can we move again?
It is definitely a little crazy around here. I don't think I like tornado land.
Our kids are terrified of tornadoes, and so it is a constant topic of conversation in our home. Why do they happen? Where do they come from? Why did we move here? Can we move again?
It is definitely a little crazy around here. I don't think I like tornado land.
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That is so crazy! I had no idea that nebraska was a tornado target. I hope you guys stay safe and that the tornado season ends soon.
joy had told me the other day that the tornado was near where you had gone to girl's camp - crazy! i am glad you guys are safe and remain that way until the season passes!
ugh, tornados. I'm so sorry! I figured you guys were close to the big ones we'd heard about here, I've never actually heard a tornado siren, but I know just a few miles east they've heard them.
And the turtle story! Didn't you know the difference? WEll, now you do, I can't believe Mike made you pick it up...dork.
Happy Fourth of July! I hope you aren't spending it while sitting in your basement! (No fireworks down there!) I can't believe how crazy it must be for you guys! I am glad to hear that you are all safe though! Have a fun and safe 4th!!!
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