I was lying on my bed reading a book; the thought "I really should be doing the dishes" was in the back of my mind, when I heard a siren go off. It took me a second to realize that it wasn't an emergency vehicle siren but it was the Tornado Siren. I jumped off the bed and went and turned on the t.v. The weather man was announcing that about thirty min. away there was a tornado and that the storm was moving towards North Little Rock. Of course I was freaking out, and I was trying to rack my brain about the details of what to do when a tornado comes that I had read from a pamphlet when we first moved here. Matt and I were doing are best to get things ready. Throwing clothes, food and water into a closet. (This really has inspired me to get my 72 hour kit ready). I called my mom and asked her to pray for us. Matt and I then said a prayer. Soon after they announced that there was a funnel cloud that was over our town. We got Blake up and went inside the closet. I think Blake thought we were playing some kind of game and he was smiling and laughing. Pretty soon I didn't feel so scared anymore and Matt and I started laughing and playing with Blake. I started to think about haw grateful for the knowledge I have that families our forever and that whatever happened in the end I would be with my family. Our prayers were answered and 20 min. later we were out of the closet. Blake went back to bed and Matt and I stayed up and watched the news to make sure there wouldn't be any more tornadoes. I looked outside the next morning and everything looked the same. However, we did find out that about ten min. away there was some damage. A lot of trees blew over and you could see some roofs in bad shape. Thanks for all the prayers!
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I am soooo happy you are all okay!!!
How scary! I guess one nice thing about living in AZ is that you never have to deal with major things like that. P.s congrats on the new baby! (I heard your news at Brecks families house after Teresa came back from having lunch with your mom) anyway that's so exciting for you guys!
Wow, that would scare half to death. I am glad all of you safe. Brian and I are also working on getting our 72 hour kits prepared. It can be expensive if you are wanting to get equipment that can also be used for camping. Like a tent, sleeping bags, hiking packs, ect. I hope and pray another tornado doesn't come your way.
Natalie!! That would have been so scary!! We are so blessed with the knowledge of eternal families. Good for you for getting your 72 hour kits together! Nick and I got on the ball last summer and were able to get them done and are working to bulk up our 3 month supply. It is kind of a reality check when you get married and realize, wait, I am the mom now and it is my responsibility to have food storage for my family. Oh the pressures of being a parent! So rewarding though! I just have to tell you congrats again on #2 because I am so dang excited for you! I think about it every now and then and just smile because you are the cutest mom!! One day your kids will know how lucky they are to have you!!
Phew!
That's so scary. It reminds me of the wizard of oz! Glad that you guys are all ok. We too just decided to get more serious about our year supply stuff...
We experienced something similar a couple weeks ago. It's so scary in the moment, especially to us western kids. We DEFINITELY feel a bigger push to get 72 hr kits going! How's the pregnancy?
Hey Matt! Great to see you're doing so well.
That is a crazy story! I am glad that things turned out well. How are your 72 hour kits coming! :) (My name is Maddy Winward (Faler) I went to high school with Matt. It is fun to hear how you guys are doing!) winwardfamily.blogspot.com
Now that is something you won't see in Arizona! Glad you are safe and okay!
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