Friday, April 22, 2011

Devastation In My Community

I have been MIA this week as on Saturday my community of Sanford, NC was hit by a deadly tornado. Over 20,000 people were affected. Our Lowes Hardware, Tractor Supply Company, Big Lots, and many, many, many other homes and businesses were hit. 6 families where I work were directly affected and 1 person from our daycare. Thank goodness out community is as wonderful as I thought it was. We have donations and helping hands pouring in.  If you would like to help please send WalMart gift cards or basic toiletries to me please leave a comment with your email and I will send it to you. There is one of many drop off centers less than 2 minutes from my house. The very first day I found out about the need I packed up half my kids clothes and sent them to those who needed them. Me and Nick are going through everything else we own to see what we can give. I believe you can give to the Red Cross in our area as well if you want to go that route. They need our help.  You can google Sanford, NC or here are some pictures:










29 comments:

  1. Just tragic! Your community is in my prayers.

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  2. very tragic...tornados scare the crap out of me...i survived one when i was 5 y/o...i can send a gift card...going to wally world today... pigtailone@yahoo.com

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  3. So sorry for all your people.
    Hugs Nat

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  4. My thoughts and prayers are with your community as they work together to overcome this tragedy, Molly.

    My giftcards should be arriving in your hands today or tomorrow.

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  5. My thoughts and prayers to all of these people.

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  6. Thank God you and your family are ok. My hearts go out to the families effected by this. I wish I would of known about sending the gift cards your way as we just donated to Red Cross.

    Hugs to all!!!

    Beth

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  7. Molly I can only imagaine the shock, pain and sadness you must be feeling after experiencing and seeing devestation such as this. I do hope you can take some comfort in knowing you are in mine and many others thoughts and prayers. I think what you are doing in trying to assist is wonderful! xxx Danie

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  8. I had no idea you lived in Sanford...I'm in Charlotte, and we were fortunate not to have any tornadoes in our immediate area. We will continue to pray for your community and the rest of the state of NC affected!

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  9. All of you in your community are in my prayers. So wonderful to hear how people pull toghether and help each other out.

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  10. Oh my goodness! So glad that you are okay!!

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  11. My thoughts and prayers are with you are your community.

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  12. Awful! Wishing you and all the people over there the best! Janna

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  13. Oh, I am so sorry! I hope the rebuild goes quickly for those affected. So glad you are OK!

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  14. I had no idea! (This is what I get for not having cable/tv). Our thoughts are with you and all affected.

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  15. Molly my thoughts and prayers are with your community. So glad you are OK!

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  16. It is amazing how wind can do so much damage. Thinking of your community and so glad to hear that your family is safe.

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  17. Wow My prayers and thoughts for the community!

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  18. Oh Molly ..this is horrible. We give to the red cross all the time. I applaud you for your efforts to help. Thank you for doing your part as a good neighbor. I wish we all where like this...helping your neighbor is key this world.
    {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
    Priscilla

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  19. Molly...still thinking about you and everyone there! Thanks for checking in with us and we'll all keep you in our thoughts and prayers!

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  20. Keeping everyone in my thoughts & prayers Molly!

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  21. Oh goodness, praying for the community.

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  22. Glad to hear you are safe! My thoughts and prayers are with all who were affected.

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  23. Molly, I hope you are doing okay. I'm so sorry to hear of the devastation in your community. I am praying for your family and friends as they all try to pick up the pieces. Hugs to you.

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  24. I've said may prayers for all effected by these storms and will continue.
    I'm so sorry for all that you all are going through. So so sad.

    (((HUGS)))

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  25. My Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and everyone affected by these Storms. {{HUGS}}

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  26. Glad that you are safe Molly. I am sure that your friends and neighbors are pleased that you have a caring heart and helping them in anyway you can.

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  27. Wow terrible devastation! So blessed you and your family are safe. Prayers for all those affected by this awful tornado.

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  28. I'm so glad you and your family are safe. I continue to pray for your neighbors.

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  29. What a horrible event. I am so happy that you and your family are safe. I didn't even realize that NC got hit that bad. I have been praying for all the tornado victims and will add your town to my prayer list.

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