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#1 Postby wx247 » Mon May 05, 2003 11:38 pm

Hello everyone. Words can not describe what has happened here. I want to thank you so much for your concern. As it stands right now...5 are dead in Pierce City, 8 missing... in Monett 3 are dead and 4 are unaccounted for. I knew three of the dead, but since not all of the family has been notified I do not feel at liberty to release their names. The tornado hit 1/4 mile from my house and 1/2 mile from my mothers.

I saw the tornado go through! It was the biggest blackest cloud I have ever seen and I could do nothing to stop it. I am at my grandparent's house now because they just got electricity. My house still doesn't.

The damage is incomprehensible! I am willing to bet the tornado was an F4. I have been out all day helping friends clean up. There have been a lot of tears, but I am glad that we survived.

I don't know how long the power will stay on and how much I will be able to post and there is more trouble on the horizon. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Ya'll are the best!

Garrett :cry:
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#2 Postby CajunMama » Mon May 05, 2003 11:41 pm

Garrett. may the Lord continue to watch over you and your family and be with those whos lost their loved ones and friends.

Thank goodness you are safe.
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#3 Postby weatherlover427 » Mon May 05, 2003 11:46 pm

I am so very glad that you are safe, Garrett. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
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#4 Postby vbhoutex » Mon May 05, 2003 11:46 pm

Garrett, I praise God that you and your family are "ok", if you can be in a situation like this. Prayers are streaming to the man for comfort for you and your family and friends in this time of need, and for those who did not make it and their families also.
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#5 Postby ColdFront77 » Tue May 06, 2003 12:28 am

Wow, Garrett! That's right, we are all very worried about you and glad to hear from you. :) I got goosebumps reading your post especially and then CanjunMama's, David's and Joshua's. :o

As soon as those reports from southwestern Missouri came through many of us knew that you were right in one of the worse hit areas. Hope for the best with the next round of weather.
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#6 Postby cycloneye » Tue May 06, 2003 6:21 am

Thank goodness Garrett that you are fine with your familya nd I hope that the power doesn't go and then you may post here but we were concerned for you and your family.
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#7 Postby Rainband » Tue May 06, 2003 7:40 am

Thank God!!! You are ok..My heart and prayers go out to you and those affected by this terrible event..God Speed.. :wink:
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#8 Postby isobar » Tue May 06, 2003 9:29 am

What a terrifying and tragic experience for you and your community. I can't even comprehend what it must be like. And a monster tornado 1/4 mile from your house. 1/4 mile is nothing! A short walk. :o
I pray for those who lost their lives and all those affected by this outbreak. Take care Garrett!
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#9 Postby Amanzi » Tue May 06, 2003 10:29 am

Garrett,

I am so greatful that you and your family are safe. I pray for your safety and the safety of those around you.

I can not begin to imagine what you and those in your neighbourhood have been through. Just know we here at Storm2k will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.

Take care, and I hope your lives will be returned to normal as soon as possible.
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#10 Postby Stephanie » Tue May 06, 2003 11:20 am

I take it that you do have a home to go to when the electricity comes back on. I'm sorry to hear about your friends, but we are all happy to see that you are back and safe!
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#11 Postby pojo » Tue May 06, 2003 12:14 pm

Thank goodness you are ok. Just do what you can for right now.
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#12 Postby stormraiser » Tue May 06, 2003 12:23 pm

Garrett,

I am glad you and your family are ok. I went through my hometown last year after it was devastated by a tornado (La Plata, Maryland, last April) It was heart-wrenching, so I know what is going on inside of you right now.
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#13 Postby wx247 » Tue May 06, 2003 12:55 pm

Update for you...
Pierce City **5 dead** **6 missing**
Monett **4 dead** **3 missing**
Marionville **2 dead** **0 missing**
Carl Jct. **2 dead** **1 missing**
Stockton **3 dead** ** 0 missing**
Battlefield **1 dead** **0 missing**
Urbana **2 dead** **1 missing**
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#14 Postby Guest » Tue May 06, 2003 12:58 pm

How are you holding up Garrett? Stay safe.

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#15 Postby wx247 » Tue May 06, 2003 1:01 pm

Well I found out this morning that even though my grandparents have power, they really don't. The city has hauled in generators to power the city where no lines are damaged. But with my house being so close to the destruction we may not have electricity for days. I went over this morning and cleaned out the fridge and freezer.
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#16 Postby Rainband » Tue May 06, 2003 3:18 pm

Stay safe..and have faith!!! :wink:
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#17 Postby JQ Public » Tue May 06, 2003 4:11 pm

Oh my goooooodness! I can't believe smthg like that happened to ya! At least you are safe...and even though 3 of your fellow Monettians passed away...i know you can make it through this just fine. We'll keep you and the rest of the tornado ravaged midwest/south in our prayers :)
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#18 Postby breeze » Tue May 06, 2003 6:46 pm

I'm so glad to see that you made it through that, Garrett!
I told one of my co-workers how our Storm2K family
was worried over "our missing Garrett"! You stay safe,
and, keep your family safe. You're all in our prayers!
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#19 Postby weatherwunder » Tue May 06, 2003 7:49 pm

Glad you are safe, hang in there!
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#20 Postby Stormsfury » Tue May 06, 2003 7:57 pm

Garrett, it's so good to see you posting here today...keep us informed of everything, and glad that you are safe and sound ...

I'm experiencing to a lesser degree the same kind of problem, though not as widespread ...
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