My eyes have seen destruction....Tornados 2012

As I went to bed Friday evening after watching the horrific storms that passed thru Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, and the utter destruction that these monsters left in their paths....my heart was so very heavy for all the families that were involved.  So, as soon as my eyes opened up Saturday morning, I was on the phone to my most gracious and giving husband.....I said, "Honey, I have an idea that has been brewing all night", and as I told him what the Lord laid on my heart to do, he did not hesitate at all, he said go do what you have to do, get what ya gotta get and pick me up on your way!


I woke my two children up and got the plan in motion, we took one of our company trucks and headed to Sam's to pick up all the supplies we could get to fit in the bed.  It was interesting hearing my kids' input on what they thought people would need who had lost everything, my most precious 14 year old daughter of course went straight for the biggest box of dog treats that I have EVER laid eyes on.....God love her, she loves her animals! My 16.5 year son wanted to buy cases of Monster drinks............imagine THAT! (Ha, Ha) But we settled on the essentials(and the dog treats)that could be easily passed out in individual wrappers as to keep it sanitary and preservable.











In the mean time my husband hooked his brother and family to join up with us and my brother-in-law's company, McGraw Kokosing DONATED two skids of bottled water for us to take.....how AWESOME was that!!! THANK YOU JESUS!

So off we went, heading to Piner, Kentucky with the prayer that God would use us to help these families.  We exited the highway and started heading out into the outskirts of  town and came into this small 4 way stop with the sign Piner......the intersection was blocked by an ambulance and people were being turned away but we were allowed thru because we were loaded with supplies to deliver.  We passed the Piner Baptist Church where the Red Cross was set up but we went on by hoping to be able to see first hand the tornado damage. We drove on up the road and came to the place we were looking for......nothing but huge utility trucks everywhere, people walking, no traffic, debris in every line of vision, houses gone, houses without sides, houses without roofs, 5th wheel trailers turned upside down, tree's EVERYWHERE...uprooted and split like kindling.......oh Jesus, these poor families!!!  

Our hearts just ached for these poor families, losing so much and having to deal with all of the "stuff" that comes now.....what do they do????  Of course all of the questions come to mind, where did they go last night, what if they didn't have any family close, or if they did, what it those families lost their homes as well......just on and on my mind went.  But then you see people, neighbors, complete strangers helping....with smiles on their faces!!!  

We spoke with some folks as we were walking thru, asking if they needed any food, water or clothing and not one person needed a thing, they had what they needed at that moment and were so gracious and kind....  So we went back to our trucks and headed to the Baptist church, the hub of the Red Cross to unload all of the supplies and skids of water, and let me tell you how joyful and kind these people were as well, just so thankful and helpful.  And the rooms inside where stalked full of supplies that had already been donated in such a short amount of time....it really was something.  

The main man, my husband

My son helping with the skids

Some awesome volunteers

Hats off to the many volunteers in Piner, Kentucky and to all of those who gave and donated.  The spirit of fellowship, caring and giving was not lost in this disaster.  This tiny town will forever be changed in landscape but most importantly, in their hearts because the spirit of humanity still exists!! 
God's grace is sufficient and He is the Prince of Peace, in every situation......

Please continue to pray for all the families who have lost their homes or worst yet, a loved one.  If you can donate to your local Red Cross or nearby church that may be collecting for these efforts, please try and do so........you will be blessed!