Prayer Request for "Pam/countrypkin65"

[Nannette29]

Prayer Request for "Pam/countrypkin65"

As many of you are aware, TN and many other southern states were hit hard by tornadoes over the last few days. One of our members, Pam aka countrypkin65 lives in Hartsville, TN which was hit very hard!

Was 72* today....now we are under Tornado watches......Tornados are touching down in Nashville, and west of Nash....threat overnight and into AM...Its been raining off n on all enening so far, some wicked lightning, pretty windy. In Nashville, a Sears building collapsed, 20 Tractor trailors crashed all due to Tornados. Doesn't look good. Gotta shut thiings down for the night.

Please say a prayer for Pam and her family and hopefully we will hear from her soon once power has been restored!

[mood4amelody]

I'm on it with the prayers. Nannette and I have been trying to think of ways to find out if she's okay. If anyone has her personal info, please PM it to me and I will begin making calls. If you know of any sites or places we can find information as to victims' names, etc. that would also be very appreciated.

We are trying to be proactive, but I think in the long run, we may just end up having to "hurry up and wait" for Pam to get things together and let us know that they are okay. I'm just worried to death about her, though. She is just such a sweet and kind lady, and the thought that anything might have happened just makes me cry.

[Cpogie]

I've been watching the news, that is devastating what has happened, my heart goes out to all of those families who lost loved ones and to those who lost homes and businesses, prayers being sent for Pam and her family that everything is ok with her. Hopefully we hear from her soon.

[Cpogie]

I'm on it with the prayers. Nannette and I have been trying to think of ways to find out if she's okay. If anyone has her personal info, please PM it to me and I will begin making calls. If you know of any sites or places we can find information as to victims' names, etc. that would also be very appreciated.

We are trying to be proactive, but I think in the long run, we may just end up having to "hurry up and wait" for Pam to get things together and let us know that they are okay. I'm just worried to death about her, though. She is just such a sweet and kind lady, and the thought that anything might have happened just makes me cry.

I wonder if the Red Cross has a list?

[Nannette29]

We are trying to be proactive, but I think in the long run, we may just end up having to "hurry up and wait" for Pam to get things together and let us know that they are okay. I'm just worried to death about her, though. She is just such a sweet and kind lady, and the thought that anything might have happened just makes me cry.

Your post made me cry too Lynne! Darn it! Wish I could get in my car & drive to TN & look for her!!!! But I only know her first name & have her pic! :) What friendships we develop on the internet ladies!!! God Bless you Pam & know that we are worried about you!

[utkd29]

Hartsville is a very very small town. Hopefully she is just helping the neighbors and family with the clean up and all is ok with her. My prayers are with her and her family.

[mood4amelody]

Here is the link for the Red Cross Safe & Well list. If anyone has Pam's info, please let us know if you find her on here. Last name and either phone number or address is required. I am just kicking myself because I don't have the envelope that she sent me her nicorette sample in!:( If I'd have kept that I would maybe be able to let everyone know something! :(

https://disastersafe.redcross.org/safeandWellSearch.aspx

[Cpogie]

I found a list of the victims in Tennessee. Could not find a list in the Red Cross.

An associated press list of confirmed victims of the Tennessee storms

Madison County
Alta M. Baker, 84, of Huntersville.
William M. Deberry, 75, of Huntersville.
Hardin County
Gerald Alexander, age not yet available, Hardin County.
Walter Ables, age not yet available, Hardin County.
Henry D. Hunsinger, age not yet available, Hardin County.
Fayette County
Neal Glover, 70, of Somerville.
Sumner County
Ramona A. Justice, 52, of Bethpage.
Kerri Stowell, 23, of Castalian Springs.
Ronald Currey, 49, of Castalian Srpings.
Mable Pryor, 72, of Castalian Springs.
Roger L. Perry, 57, of Castalian Springs.
Dallas Warner, 33, of Castalian Springs.
Lawrence Lampkin, 63, of Castalian Springs.

[mood4amelody]

They must be waiting for notification of relatives for the others. I understand that currently 55 people didn't see the end of the storm. I will keep checking back with this thread for info, but I'm going to try to post and find some forms for DA, and get my mind busy. I'm way to emotional and this is just eating me up right now. :(

[Nannette29]

I wonder if the Red Cross has a list?

Yes, but have to have LAST name, complete address or phone number.........

Does anyone have this info???????

[GeorgiaMom]

I'm praying too. Isn't it amazing how much we care about people we've never even met?

[Nannette29]

I found a list of the victims in Tennessee. Could not find a list in the Red Cross.

Thank you for your help!!! I guess we'll just have to wait until she gets back online & says "hello & thanks for all your prayers"!

Again, my thoughts & prayers go out to those affected!

[mood4amelody]

I'm praying too. Isn't it amazing how much we care about people we've never even met?

"There but for the grace of God go I"

[asumom]

Yes it was tragic what happened , and I do hope all is ok with her and her family, prayers go out to all who were affected by the storms.God Bless each and every one who reads this.

[wbarker]

Prayers being sent out for all those affected (and that our friends are safe)! Hopefully the old saying goes here - No news is good news - I would imagine there would be a lot of things going on now, including power outages, helping friends/neighbors, clean-up, etc.

Just keep praying . . .

[momsangel]

My prayers are sent to all of these people affected by this tragedy.
I hope Pam is alright and just without power and phonelines

[MandMnmbr3]

Prayers for Pam and her family are being offered by our family as well. I saw this one the news and it is devastating!!!

Sorry, I have NO info on her.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Prayers for you Pam! Check in with us just as soon as you can!

[Nannette29]

I'm praying too. Isn't it amazing how much we care about people we've never even met?

Yes it is amazing & wonderful! ;) To be able to meet some amazing women and form such strong friendships!!

[rebate queen]

I have her address and full name--I'll pm it to you Lynne. If anyone else needs it, I'm sure she would not mind....

[mood4amelody]

Thnaks for sending that Dawn. I checked on the Safe & Well list, and we are just going to have to keep checking back. She isn't on their yet.

[notyard]

Sorry, didn't see this separate thread for Pam, and posted over in the weather thread. Here's some info from the Lafayette city website, which is being kept updated by the government folks there. There's already new info updated at 6:00 a.m.

For help locating friends and family, their website says to contact the Sheriff's office:

Help in Locating Family
The Macon County Sheriff's Department may be contacted for help in locating missing friends or relatives. The Sheriff's phone number is (615) 666-3325.

Here's the latest news added at 6:00 a.m.:

News Update from Lona Vinson, Macon County Chamber of Commerce
February 8, 2008, 6:00 a.m.

President Bush is scheduled to arrive in Lafayette around 9:05 CST this morning, February 8, 2008. He will be speaking at the new fire station.

Macon County schools will be closed on Friday, February 8.

An Urban Search and Rescue Team from the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department arrived in Lafayette yesterday. They will be searching homes one-by-one to make sure all survivors are located. Macon County appreciates the assistance from Nashville!

Most businesses in Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs are back in operation today.

TN 10 is blocked in both directions just north of Ellington Drive. This is due to tornado damage.

Other roads leading into the tornado-damaged sections of Macon County are blocked off by police and may not be entered by the general public.

The American Red Cross shelter at the Lafayette National Guard Armory is still open. The Nashville Humane Society has set up a facility outside the armory to take care of pets.

Tri-County Electric has restored electricity in Red Boiling Springs and most of Lafayette now.

It may take days or weeks to get electricity restored into the areas that were in the direct path of the tornado.

Business Information
The tornado was west of the downtown section of Lafayette, so most businesses were not directly affected. As of February 7, 2008, most businesses are back in full operation. A few notes:

Fleetwood Homes has asked their employees to show up at Fleetwood. Employees will be sent to work on helping with the storm clean-up. They will be getting paid their regular salaries.

The F&M Furniture factory was not damaged, but the F&M warehouse and mini-storage was destroyed. (The factory is on Scottsville Road about a mile from the square. The warehouse is much farther out on Scottsville Road as you head towards Kentucky.)

The Macon County Veterinary Hospital was destroyed.

Churches

The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Galen Road was completely destroyed.

The website also asks for donations and lists an address to send checks or money orders, as so many lost so much in Macon County and Lafayette.

Here's the link to Lafayette's website, which includes a photo gallery of tornado damage (photo link at the bottom of the home page):

http://www.lafayettetn.com/

Keeping up the prayers for Pam and all hurt by these tornadoes and storms!

[mood4amelody]

I'll call right now!! Thanks

[mood4amelody]

Here's what I found - Her phone lines are down and there are currently teams going house to house. They asked me to call back late tonight to see if they have information then.

[notyard]

Here's what I found - Her phone lines are down and there are currently teams going house to house. They asked me to call back late tonight to see if they have information then.

Thank you for calling and for posting the update!

[Cpogie]

Thanks for the update Lynne, hopefully she will have her power restored asap.

[momsangel]

Thanks Lynne,
hopefully power will be restored quickly and she can see she's worried about!!
My prayers are still with her and everyone else there

[Nannette29]

Thanks for sending that Dawn. I checked on the Safe & Well list, and we are just going to have to keep checking back. She isn't on their yet.

I also checked! Thanks Dawn!!! Been searching the internet all morning & have found nothing!

Here's what I found - Her phone lines are down and there are currently teams going house to house. They asked me to call back late tonight to see if they have information then.

Good job Lynne!!! :D I have to work later today/tonight but will check back with you late tonight!

[Nannette29]

Sorry, didn't see this separate thread for Pam, and posted over in the weather thread. Here's some info from the Lafayette city website, which is being kept updated by the government folks there. There's already new info updated at 6:00 a.m.

Keeping up the prayers for Pam and all hurt by these tornadoes and storms!

Thanks so much for the info!!! You're the best!!!! :D

[rebate queen]

;) Thanks Lynne and Nannette for checking on Pam-guess all we can do for now is pray...

I'm just glad I started my little SS member info booklet. I did it with a freebie to boot-the turbotax notebook! If you want us to be able to check on you in an emergency, I'll be glad to add you to my notebook, just pm me.

[Nannette29]

;) Thanks Lynne and Nannette for checking on Pam-guess all we can do for now is pray...

I'm just glad I started my little SS member info booklet. I did it with a freebie to boot-the turbotax notebook! If you want us to be able to check on you in an emergency, I'll be glad to add you to my notebook, just pm me.

:D Awesome idea, PM'ing you right now! You never know!!! Be sure to include a phone # too!!!! :)

[mkrebecca]

;) Thanks Lynne and Nannette for checking on Pam-guess all we can do for now is pray...

I'm just glad I started my little SS member info booklet. I did it with a freebie to boot-the turbotax notebook! If you want us to be able to check on you in an emergency, I'll be glad to add you to my notebook, just pm me.

That is a great idea Dawn!! You think of everything, don't you;) you have my info!!

I will be praying for Pam and waiting to hear some good news!! sometimes no news is good news!

[mood4amelody]

You guys, please double up your prayers for Pam and her family. We still don't know yet. Pam is on the "unaccounted for" list. The search team has been through her neighborhood already and not found her. They did say that everyone they have found who perished in the storm has been identified, and she is NOT on that list!

[momsangel]

You guys, please double up your prayers for Pam and her family. We still don't know yet. Pam is on the "unaccounted for" list. The search team has been through her neighborhood already and not found her. They did say that everyone they have found who perished in the storm has been identified, and she is NOT on that list!

Oh my gosh,I'm thinking positive that she went somewhere else before or after the storm and is safe!

[Cpogie]

I've been thinking about her all day, earlier DH said on the news that there was still 198 unaccounted for, I hope she and her husband are staying somewhere else because of the power outages, prayers for her and her DH!
Thanks Lynne for the update.

[cath_31]

I've been thinking about her all day, earlier DH said on the news that there was still 198 unaccounted for, I hope she and her husband are staying somewhere else because of the power outages, prayers for her and her DH!
Thanks Lynne for the update.

Wow, there are still 198 unaccounted for? It's scary not knowing isn't it? I hope everything is alright with her and her family.

[LadyPyro]

OMG. I just got caught up on this thread! I'll be praying, and waiting for word. Thanks for checking up on her, I hope we hear something soon. I'll be praying for the searchers & caregivers too.
Beth

[Nannette29]

You guys, please double up your prayers for Pam and her family. We still don't know yet. Pam is on the "unaccounted for" list. The search team has been through her neighborhood already and not found her. They did say that everyone they have found who perished in the storm has been identified, and she is NOT on that list!

Just got home from work & been thinking about her all day & night!!! Will keep praying & hoping for the best! Hopefully we'll hear from Pam soon!

[lizmolik]

I hope she is okay! It is scary to not know where someone is! I will continue to pray that her and her hubby are safe!

[AzuAngel]

I really do hope pam and her family are ok. Ill be keeping her in my prayers as well.. hopefully we can know something about her soon!

[notyard]

Updates from Lafayette, TN, website--

Two numbers to contact now for help in locating missing folks--sheriff's number mentioned before and also Macon Ambulance Service:

Help in Locating Family

The Macon Ambulance Service has a Command Center. The number is (615) 666-9362. They can help with locating relatives, answering general questions, volunteering, etc.

The Macon County Sheriff's Department may also be contacted for help in locating missing friends or relatives. The Sheriff's phone number is (615) 666-3325.

Upgraded needs--VFW now taking clothing donations, monetary donations badly needed, and more:

Want to Help?
Scores of people in Lafayette and Macon County have lost everything, and help from the outside world would be greatly appreciated. The best way you can help is to mail a check or money order payable to the Macon County Tornado Relief Fund at this address:
Macon County Tornado Relief Fund
c/o Citizens Bank
400 Highway 52 Bypass West
Lafayette, TN 37083

Thank you for your kindness!!

Some people have asked about volunteering. For more information, please call (615) 666-9367 or (615) 666-3325.

Many people have asked about donating clothing, canned food, diapers, etc. The VFW is taking donations of children's clothing. Call (615) 666-7870. All other donations (clothing, canned food, shoes, personal items, diapers, etc.) should be taken to the old Dollar General store, 505 Ellington Parkway, Lafayette. This is across the street from the post office. Thanks!
Updates from their Chamber of Commerce:

News Update from Lona Vinson, Macon County Chamber of Commerce
February 8, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

Macon County schools will remain closed until February 20, 2008.

Macon County has been declared a major disaster area and is eligible for State and Federal assistance. (Details below.)

The Red Cross has opened a Service Center in Lafayette. (Details below.)

We have a list of several pets which have been found. (Details below.)

There is a curfew again tonight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. tomorrow.

An Urban Search and Rescue Team from the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department arrived in Lafayette yesterday. They will be searching homes one-by-one to make sure all survivors are located. Macon County appreciates the assistance from Nashville!

Most businesses in Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs are open today.

TN 10 is blocked in both directions just north of Ellington Drive. This is due to tornado damage.

Other roads leading into the tornado-damaged sections of Macon County are blocked off by police and may not be entered by the general public.

The American Red Cross shelter at the Lafayette National Guard Armory is still open. The Nashville Humane Society has set up a facility outside the armory to take care of pets.

Tri-County Electric has restored electricity in Red Boiling Springs and most of Lafayette now. However, it may take days or weeks to get electricity restored into the areas that were in the direct path of the tornado.

[Nannette29]

Updates from Lafayette, TN, website--

Two numbers to contact now for help in locating missing folks--sheriff's number mentioned before and also Macon Ambulance Service:



Upgraded needs--VFW now taking clothing donations, monetary donations badly needed, and more:


Updates from their Chamber of Commerce:

Thanks for the update! I found a phone # for her & called......... it's a fax number but it went through! Don't know if it's HER fax #, but it went through! Perhaps that's a good sign!!! :) Anyone have a fax machine that they could send a fax to the # or am I just grasping at straws here? I guess if it were her machine & she had phone/power she might also be online & reading this, huh? Perhaps she''s just at the shelter yet & hasn't gotten back home yet or may not have a home to come home to! :( Oh, Pam God Bless you hun!

[mood4amelody]

For Hastings, the town where Pam lives, the sheriff's office is now referring calls to the "command center". Their #s are (615)666-9364, 9367, and 9368.
I am going to try and call them again on Monday to see if I can get any more information on Pam. I thought they would be extra busy with calls on the weekend from families off work for the week and checking on loved ones.

[mood4amelody]

Just a short time ago the sheriff's office called me to ask if we had any word yet from Pam. They have not found her. They must be following up all the leads they have to be calling people who are trying to get information as well. :( Please keep praying for Pam and her family, and for all the people out searching. This d@mn forum doesn't have a smiley to cover these kinds of feelings. :(

[LisaRKR]

OMG! I, too, just caught up on this thread. My prayers are with Pam, her family and everyone that is effected in any way by the horrible tragedies. I can't imagine what those poor people are going through!

I can say this though. The power of thoughts, prayers, good wishes, and the like from this forum are very powerful. We must have positive thoughts sent Pam's direction and hopefully we will hear from her soon with good news.

To everyone that has been hot on her trail trying to find out information and keeping us all posted with the information, Thank you!

I guess we never know how much we mean to each other until it really counts! It is great to know that we have such a close knit group of ladies here.

[momsangel]

I'm praying that Pam and her family are just elsewhere and she will post as soon as she can,I'm sure with all they are going through she has alot to deal with,just know we are thinking of you and all the other families affected.

[breakaleg]

Hopefully Pam will let us know that she and her family are safe and we can all let out a heavy sigh of relief. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

[VanillaBean]

I do not want to seem like I haven't been thinking about Pam...my internet has been very moody and I haven't been able to connect for a few days. Pam is DEFINITELY in my thoughts........I hope we hear soon if she and her family are ok!!

[Nannette29]

I just got home from work after 13 hours (been thinking of Pam & her family all day)........ Did an internet search this morning that showed the tornado ran right through her road but my pc crashed! :( I have to get up early for work again in the am & I didn't get much sleep last night! Please keep praying for Pam & her family! We must think positive until we know otherwise!!! :)

[notyard]

Just a short time ago the sheriff's office called me to ask if we had any word yet from Pam. They have not found her. They must be following up all the leads they have to be calling people who are trying to get information as well. :( Please keep praying for Pam and her family, and for all the people out searching. This d@mn forum doesn't have a smiley to cover these kinds of feelings. :(

This report of the sheriff's office calling you about Pam really adds to the worries big time. How many people are still missing besides Pam? Lots of prayers needed for all of these folks :(

Lafayette did update at 9:00 p.m. again tonight:

News Update from Lona Vinson, Macon County Chamber of Commerce
February 9, 2008, 9:00 p.m.
Main roads such as TN 52 and TN 10 are open 24 hours a day.

Macon County schools will remain closed until February 20, 2008.

Macon County has been declared a major disaster area and is eligible for State and Federal assistance. (Details below.)

The Red Cross has opened a Service Center in Lafayette. (Details below.)

We have a list of several pets which have been found. (Details below.)

Most businesses in Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs are open today.

Roads leading into the tornado-damaged sections of Macon County are blocked off by police and may not be entered by the general public. There is still a curfew in the damaged areas from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The American Red Cross shelter at the Lafayette National Guard Armory is still open. The Nashville Humane Society has set up a facility outside the armory to take care of pets.

Tri-County Electric has restored electricity in Red Boiling Springs and most of Lafayette now. However, it may take days or weeks to get electricity restored into the areas that were in the direct path of the tornado.

Want to Help?
Scores of people in Lafayette and Macon County have lost everything, and help from the outside world would be greatly appreciated. The best way you can help is to mail a check or money order payable to the Macon County Tornado Relief Fund at this address:
Macon County Tornado Relief Fund
c/o Citizens Bank
400 Highway 52 Bypass West
Lafayette, TN 37083

Another option is to make a contribution to the Macon County Education Foundation. While not directly involved in tornado relief, MCEF does a huge amount of work in helping Macon County children and Macon County schools. MCEF is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. Many children in Macon County are tornado victims, and a contribution to MCEF will definitely be of help to them. For more information on MCEF and how to contribute, please click here.

Thank you for your kindness!!

Some people have asked about volunteering. For more information, please call (615) 666-9367 or (615) 666-3325.

Many people have asked about donating clothing, canned food, diapers, etc. The VFW is taking donations of children's clothing. Call (615) 666-7870. All other donations (clothing, canned food, shoes, personal items, diapers, etc.) should be taken to the old Dollar General store, 505 Ellington Parkway, Lafayette. This is across the street from the post office. Thanks!

Information for Tornado Victims
The American Red Cross has set up a service center in the old Sears store, 329 Hwy. 52 Bypass East, in Lafayette. They offer three hot meals per day, financial assistance, counseling, and clean-up kits.

The American Red Cross has set up a shelter at the National Guard Armory at 1200 Russell Drive in Lafayette. Anyone needing food or a place to stay is welcome at the Red Cross shelter.

Tornado victims may stop by the Lafayette Assembly of God to pick up donated items they need such as clothing, diapers, etc.
Lafayette Assembly of God
130 Akersville Road
Lafayette, TN 37083
For a map, please click here: www.lafayetteag.com

Willette church of Christ has good used clothing and some furniture free for anyone who needs them.

The old Dollar General store, 505 Ellington Parkway, Lafayette, started accepting donations of canned food, clothing, diapers, personal items, etc. on February 8. This is across the street from the post office. Tornado victims may stop in to pick up items.

[AzuAngel]

Did an internet search this morning that showed the tornado ran right through her road but my pc crashed! :( I have to get up early for work again in the am & I didn't get much sleep last night! Please keep praying for Pam & her family! We must think positive until we know otherwise!!! :)
:eek: OMG that adds so much worry!!! and I agree with you we all have to think positive until we know otherwise......

[MandMnmbr3]

I'm just now getting a chance to catch up on this thread. I am continuing my prayers for Pam and her family. I pray they are safe in a shelter or with family.

THANK YOU all for keeping this thread updated.

[lizmolik]

Is there anything that I can do to help! I wish we could get a hold of her somehow, this is really scary! I hope that her and her family is all safe!

[notyard]

Articles about gawkers impeding cleanup efforts and police arresting people for looting starting to appear.

Here's a little ray of shining light--the Macon County TN emergency management director says they've located all but one of the 218 people that were unaccounted for! This is good news!:

Keith Scruggs, emergency management director of Macon County, said on Saturday all but one of the more than 200 people that had been unaccounted for had been located.

"That's not to say there's not somebody out there that we haven't got," he said.

One challenge has been a communications barrier with the local Hispanic community, Scruggs said.

Rescue workers were searching a pond where a cadaver dog had signaled a possible body.

"If a dog hits on that area, we're going to still search it, even though we don't have anyone missing in that area," Scruggs said.

Rescue workers had earlier spent about two hours digging in the wreckage of a collapsed home after a dog had signaled that a body might be buried there. It turned out to be a false alarm.

Here's the link to the article:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TN_SEVERE_WEATHER_ONLOOKERS_TNOL-?SITE=TNNAT&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Good news for Macon County, but folks in Hartsville and Trousdale County are not being helped as much:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008802100431

[Cpogie]

Thanks for the update Judith. I hate to hear that not only have these people lost everything they have they have, they have to put up with looters, those low life's should be shot on the scene.
My continued prayers for Pam and her husband as well as all the other people involved in this tragedy.

[momsangel]

Thanks for the update Judith. I hate to hear that not only have these people lost everything they have they have, they have to put up with looters, those low life's should be shot on the scene.
My continued prayers for Pam and her husband as well as all the other people involved in this tragedy.

Nicely said!

[rebate queen]

For Hastings, the town where Pam lives, the sheriff's office is now referring calls to the "command center". Their #s are (615)666-9364, 9367, and 9368.
I am going to try and call them again on Monday to see if I can get any more information on Pam. I thought they would be extra busy with calls on the weekend from families off work for the week and checking on loved ones.
Pam is in Hartsville, not Hastings;)

For all those of you that have pmed me your info in case of an emergency--I have recorded it. I have not replied to all pms but if you sent it, I added it to my list;)

[mood4amelody]

Sorry, that's what I meant. My brain is scrambled with all this. :(

[mkrebecca]

wow, this is to scarry, I thought we would have heard something by now! Pam and her family are still in my prayers.

[Cpogie]

She is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thankfully she is safe!!!!!!!!!!! We were so worried about you!!!

[momsangel]

She is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thankfully she is safe!!!!!!!!!!! We were so worried about you!!!

Is she back online,carol?:)

[countrypkin65]

Dear Start Sampling members/FRIENDS. I am so overwelmed by your concern, reading this has truly touched my heart. I am so very fine.
I went through the tornado unhurt, both house & home; and my family is also ok.
We wathced the storm on the weather map as long as we could until the power went out. And then switched to radio. our oldest son called us to the sunroom in the back of the house to show us the sky....it was bright orange, like nothing we had ever seen before. As we watched, and the winds whipped around, and trees bending, the light in the sky got brighter .....when it did, we saw this huge tornado, coming towards us, and to the right of our home. it was about a mile away. We were scared as h e l l.
It was then, that we got into, and huddled in the closet of our master bedroom, and also looking outside through bathroom windows as the storm approached. There was an enormous amount of wind, and the house shook/trembled.
It seemed like 45 minutes of this, it just kept going on and on. I was on my cell phone the whole time with my M-i-l, who lives about 1 mile down the road, and we were talking eachother through what we each were experiencing.
Wal, (my husband)then called the police, and cop couldn't talk, but told us that the sky was due to the explosion of the gas pumping station in Hartsville. (We are 1-2 miles from Lafayette, and about 12 miles from Hartsville)
The storm, the tornado, literally, went right by us. It really only took about 6 mins. Its path turned, about a mile away from us, and we were truly blessed. Others unfortunately, not so lucky As you all know by now.
My town, is in ruins. It is so much worse in person, than you could possibly imagine. My hhusband and I have been helping some people who were in the direct path of the tornado. Their house is partially standing, but deemed unsafe, and has to be bulldozed. You simply cannot believe the damage this storm has caused.
When we first went down the day after the storm, we just cried. We couldn't do anything, and felt helpless. When we went into the local wal-mart to get supplies, food that didn't need refridgeration, etc, we just heard from people who were affected, and in the tornado. People who had lost relatives, friends, etc. It is just so sad.
Again, I am ok, and I am sorry that I haven't been able to get on here any sooner. The phones were hooked up on Friday...I think, .....but we use it for fax only, fortunately, the cell phones kept us in contact with our family, and friends etc.

You guys are amazing.......Thank you again, for your concern. I am ok.

Please, keep your thoughts and prayers focused on those who have lost so much in the storm. If anyone can help, I can give you the local info on where to send donations, or the web site for more info.

God Bless!

[momsangel]

:D Pam,Dear Im so glad you are back and all right,we were all concerned!!
Glad to see you back

[VanillaBean]

OMG I am so glad you are safe and sound and your family as well...my heart still goes out to the many who have lossed due to this tremendous weather outbreak....whew (sigh of relief) Welcome back Pam.

[GeorgiaMom]

It's wonderful to see that you are ok! I'm sure it is very hard for you and your family to have to see how much others lost though. My family will continue to pray for yours and for everyone affected by the storm down there.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Pam, I am SO glad you are safe! Hugs!

[countrypkin65]

Thank you guys!! Really.....thank you.

Starting Friday, We were able to get out to one of the neighborhoods to help some people. (total strangers!!) Before we did, the people at the Red cross staging area, had a local newspaper taking interviews of peoples accounts of the storm. Mine...although I pretty much gave you mine, is here in the link. You can also hear of other people in my county, and what they went through.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080208/VIDEO0602/80208125/-1/NEWS15

[AzuAngel]

Its great to see (read) that you are ok... :)

[mood4amelody]

Hallelujah!!!

I am so relieved and so thankful you and your family are safe!!! I was so fearing the worst, but still hoping and looking for you!! Have you called the sheriff's dept. and let them know? I kinda pestered them... lol! HUGS!!!! Nannette and I were about to form our own search party and come find you ourselves!!

[rebate queen]

:o I'm so glad you are ok, and hope it was ok to pass your info along...
Could you post the info to help the people who had losses? Is it the same info that was posted earlier in this thread?

[countrypkin65]

:o I'm so glad you are ok, and hope it was ok to pass your info along...
Could you post the info to help the people who had losses? Is it the same info that was posted earlier in this thread?


LOL...it WUZ ok!! thank you! Some guy did come to our house early on Fri? My son answered......they asked if we were the Kinney's, & then.he said he specifically asked for Pamela....I was in my Pjs.

[mood4amelody]

OMGosh!! I just watched your video. I must say, for having been thru a tornado, you looked fantastic! I am just so happy right now! Yay!

DA was standing over my shoulder and he said, "I told you so." :rolleyes:

[VanillaBean]

Pam you are so gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love your hair...mine is thick like yours but I have lost the spirals that you have except for the under side of of my hair...that is still spiraled...the rest is just little waves!! Wow......so glad you are all right.

[rebate queen]

LOL...it WUZ ok!! thank you! Some guy did come to our house early on Fri? My son answered......they asked if we were the Kinney's, & then.he said he specifically asked for Pamela....I was in my Pjs.

You're welcome--I think Nanette, Lynne, Carol, and Jude did a lot of the work! I just happened to have your info. Hey, it's one good thing I can say about me being a smoker:rolleyes: . I wouldn't have had your info otherwise!LOL!
Well, it looks like they did their job by coming to check for you, they just didn't do a good job on following through and letting us know that you were OK!! Guess you haven't gotten to read the thread about making sure you are in your s e x y lingerie when the doorbell rings..LOL..oh that's right--that's for UPS!!

[rebate queen]

Where's Nannette?? She is going to be so relieved...she was worried to pieces!

[mood4amelody]

You're welcome--I think Nanette, Lynne, Carol, and Jude did a lot of the work! I just happened to have your info. Hey, it's one good thing I can say about me being a smoker:rolleyes: . I wouldn't have had your info otherwise!LOL!
Well, it looks like they did their job by coming to check for you, they just didn't do a good job on following through and letting us know that you were OK!! Guess you haven't gotten to read the thread about making sure you are in your s e x y lingerie when the doorbell rings..LOL..oh that's right--that's for UPS!!

I think they just didn't have the efforts quite coordinated. It was Sunday when they called me back to see if we had heard anything yet, and Friday that they knew she was okay. They were so terribly busy and things must have been way awful and crazy for all the workers there!

[countrypkin65]

OMGosh!! I just watched your video. I must say, for having been thru a tornado, you looked fantastic! I am just so happy right now! Yay!

DA was standing over my shoulder and he said, "I told you so." :rolleyes:

LOL seriously??? ....you have NO idea what I will go thru! I had an ICE COLD shower that day...and intermittant hair dryer--we had a generator hooked up for the fridge...and the dryer kept going on/off.!! I told hubby I don't care if I stink..but I had to get my hair warshed.! That was absolutely the coldest shower ever. And we had absolutely no heat in the house, for 4 days.
The video makes me look cross eyed, and wearing hubbys flannel I look like a billboard! Aint Wal so CUTE!! I Love that man!

[mood4amelody]

Yeah, you guys look "just right!" together! You didn't look a bit cross-eyed!! LMAO Silly! :p

[wbarker]

Pam! It is so good to know that you and your family is safe! You were/are all in our thoughts and prayers!

[mom2fussbudgets]

LOL seriously??? ....you have NO idea what I will go thru! I had an ICE COLD shower that day...and intermittant hair dryer--we had a generator hooked up for the fridge...and the dryer kept going on/off.!! I told hubby I don't care if I stink..but I had to get my hair warshed.! That was absolutely the coldest shower ever. And we had absolutely no heat in the house, for 4 days.
The video makes me look cross eyed, and wearing hubbys flannel I look like a billboard! Aint Wal so CUTE!! I Love that man!

Well, you looked great. And yep, Wal is a very handsome man. :)

[countrypkin65]

I think they just didn't have the efforts quite coordinated. It was Sunday when they called me back to see if we had heard anything yet, and Friday that they knew she was okay. They were so terribly busy and things must have been way awful and crazy for all the workers there!

The electric workers are amazing. & They're still out there. Round the clock. There's still parts w/o electric. We have neighboring policeman, and other county workers here helping out. When the Prez was here...........trust me, the people here really appreciated him coming here. The TN people are some of the BEST people you will ever meet. They expect nothiing, and give with all their hearts...even if they can't afford it, they help others, and give of themselves.
We are using my husbands work truck, its a flatbed, and we went where we could, to ask people if they needed our help. Alot of them turned us away. The first family we helped....we were their a good part of the day. We go out each day, just seaching for people to help until we can. There are areas where we still R not allowed to go.
VanillaBean LOL...thank you! its a washed out spiral, an 8 month overdue foil, and badly in need of a haircut! & Rebate Queen...I dont do ***y lingerie anymore!! its more of a hurry up n get it done before the kids hear us thing! HA HA! (can I say that? or should that be bleeped?)

[breakaleg]

Pam, I am so happy and relieved to hear that you and your family are safe.

[AzuAngel]

i just saw the videos... it made me wanna cry... :( but the great thing is that you and your family are ok! :D

[ept_0202]

Pam, sorry that your county got hit so hard, I wish you guys could have been more lucky like nashville. Glad you guys are ok and your house is ok.
I can only imagine the horror that the land must look like. I know that the local news stations here in Nashville are taken donations (like food at Kroger and a few other things). Hope that was the last of your tornados.....

[countrypkin65]

Pam, sorry that your county got hit so hard, I wish you guys could have been more lucky like nashville. Glad you guys are ok and your house is ok.
I can only imagine the horror that the land must look like. I know that the local news stations here in Nashville are taken donations (like food at Kroger and a few other things). Hope that was the last of your tornados.....

I'm glad you all in Nashville are ok too. You have no idea how bad it really looks until you R up close and personnal. Its so unreal. The 1st place we stopped and got out of truck, it took our breath away. Piles of debris, trees with trunks big around as 5 ft and 100 ft tall...just laying on top of the earth. Or broken limbs splintered like toothpicks. The dirt splattered on the inside of walls that partially remain, makes you question How, as you walk up leaning staircases and still find mud splattered on ceilings and picture frames that have broken glass.. Inside cabinets, pieces of grass, and strewn about inside house are pieces of tin roof from who knows where.................its unbelievable. Windows that have been blown out, leaving its glass pieces about the size of a pea, in piles all over the floors or grounds. Chunks of earth moved, and sitting in places it doesn't belong.
I can go on and on trying to explain. I will try to take some photos during our efforts, but...its hard, I don't want to upset any one anymore than they already are.
When I was helping people from one house pack up some remaining items, I accidently dropped a wall hanger. It was a gun holster with a hook on it for a little boys room. It broke in 2 pieces. I almost cried. I went to tell the owner of the house, and the daughter said to drop it. It didn't matter. With everything else...who cares! But...I cared. I felt horrible for breaking something that even though it wasnt an expensive piece, it was one of only a few remaing belongings to them. I know every little thing matters, when you've lost so much.

[mkrebecca]

I am so happy to hear that you and your family are OK!! Thank God!!If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know! What is the temp. there?
It is so cold here!!!!! The low will be -15!!!! I am not going outside for nothin!!

[mkrebecca]

Are you very close to Memphis?? My BIL lives there, and we talked to him the other day and all was good with him.

[countrypkin65]

I am so happy to hear that you and your family are OK!! Thank God!!If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know! What is the temp. there?
It is so cold here!!!!! The low will be -15!!!! I am not going outside for nothin!!

right now its 23* (feels like 12*) they are calling for rain tomorrow....I hope not. That will make it harder for recovery efforts/cleanup

[LadyPyro]

Oh! Thank You, God, for answered prayers!

[notyard]

So glad that you are safe and that your home is okay!

You are a good looking couple, and you have nice speaking voices to boot.

God bless the police, fire departments, Red Cross, churches, and everyone else pitching in to help in this disaster. Lona Vinson of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, really keeps the Lafayette TN website updated faithfully at least daily and even twice daily, with posts as to contact numbers, curfews, road openings, power restorations, relief shelters, and all sorts of solid needed information. Wherever she may be tonight, Lord bless her, too.

Still praying for everyone affected by this disaster. God still works miracles every day; we just don't always pay attention until something terrible happens!

[cath_31]

I'm so glad to hear that you and your family are safe. What a relief! It is wonderful how you and your husband are helping so many others. Keep up the good work. :)

[MandMnmbr3]

Thank you guys!! Really.....thank you.

Starting Friday, We were able to get out to one of the neighborhoods to help some people. (total strangers!!) Before we did, the people at the Red cross staging area, had a local newspaper taking interviews of peoples accounts of the storm. Mine...although I pretty much gave you mine, is here in the link. You can also hear of other people in my county, and what they went through.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080208/VIDEO0602/80208125/-1/NEWS15

Pam so glad to see you and your family are safe and to hear from you! I watched a few of the video's including yours and started to cry!! I just cannot imagine!!

I was in a tornado when I was a teenage when my family went back to TX for vacation. My parents were born and raised in TX. I remember how scary it was. The sky was pitch black, the wind was HOWLING like I had NEVER heard before, as well as thunder and lightening all around us. We were in my Aunt and Uncles storm cellar, but my Dad REFUSED to get in. he stayed upstairs and watched the entire storm roll through. The aftermath was horrible. HUGE Oak tress uprooted and laying across the road, cars tumbled all over, trash everywhere, as well as parts of houses missing!! I will NEVER forget those images. Makes me glad that I live in CA. I'll take an earthquake over a tornado!

It's so nice to hear that you and your hubby are out helping others who have been hit hard by this disaster. That's what this world needs MORE of, people HELPING each other!!! God Bless you!!

Once again, so glad you and the family are safe!

Big Hugs!!!

[Nannette29]

(((Pam))) :D I am so very happy you & your family are okay hun!!! What an ordeal you went through & continue to go through! My thoughts & prayers continue to be with you and with those affected by this horrible event! Keep us posted as to how you are doing hun & if there's anything you need, other than what has already been posted!

[asumom]

Hi Pam, you don't know me but i am sure glad your family is safe and I will continue to pray for you and the others who suffered. God Bless You, This forum just goes to show god hears and answers prayers.

[Cindy]

Hello Pam, you don't know me either, but I wanted to drop by and say I'm very happy to see you are safe. My prayers go out to you and to all those affected by the storms. Take care and God Bless.

[countrypkin65]

Hi friends. I just wanted to let you know we went to ackersville rd. today. One of the hardest hit areas in Macon County. We didn't get in too far, when we found people to help.
The home was completely destroyed by the tornado. You wouldn't believe the mess.The couple were both badly injured. The wife has a broken back, and the husband has a broken neck. Baby was thrown from the house, but unharmed. They hid in a closet, which suprisingly was partially standing. Today we had several piles going. Metal, (scrap)wood, salvageably wood, vinyl (siding), and tree limbs, branches etc. We also had a save pile of personal belongings.....not much salvagable. Its so sad.
The house, my husband said, who ever built it ought to have a lawsuit against them. They didn't secure the frame of the house to the foundation. They also put straps on the bricks, but didn't fasten them either. 1/2 The floor of the house moved about 25 feet and fell into the crawlspace, and the other half was taken by the winds on the property elsewhere.
There was also 2 abandoned dogs wandering around the property. Very affectionate. My younger son and I got them hot food from the red cross truck, and tried feeding them. The long haired one took the first piece and ran off with it, and burried it with her nose. She came back, and then let us hand feed her. The other male dog, took several bits from us, but neither of them ate on their own while we were there.
We plan to go back tomorrow, if the dogs are still there, we will take them to the temporary animal shelter down the road from our house. There they will take photos and pass them around. Hopefully the owners will come forward for them.
We meant to bring our good camera w/us...but it got left behind. Heres a couple from my cell phone. We'll get more tomorrow.


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[countrypkin65]

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[countrypkin65]

Thank you again guys, and for posting the sites to donate! Here is another where anyone can make donations...


Second Harvest Food Bank
311 Great Circle Rd.
Nashville, TN 37228

*Make note on check....."Disaster Relief (tornado)"

[mood4amelody]

Pam, I was just thinking that all the help you are giving to others is kind of a great way to work off all those extra prayers said on your behalf! :p You guys are earning a lot of blessings! Still keeping you in my prayers. :)

[rebate queen]

Pam, the world needs a lot more people like you and your hubby. Thank you for being such caring, good hearted people.
It will be very easy to ignore your own well being, physical and mental, when you are looking at the devastation around you. Please be sure you two take care of yourselves!!!

[LisaRKR]

Pam, I am so grateful to hear that you and your family are safe. My heart goes out to those that lost so much and to those that have helped in so many ways. I was wondering if there is anything special set up for the abandoned animals? So many times they are forgotten. I have a bunch of samples that I could send and maybe others could help out too. Please let us know.

Again, thank God you are safe!

[countrypkin65]

Pam, I am so grateful to hear that you and your family are safe. My heart goes out to those that lost so much and to those that have helped in so many ways. I was wondering if there is anything special set up for the abandoned animals? So many times they are forgotten. I have a bunch of samples that I could send and maybe others could help out too. Please let us know.

Again, thank God you are safe!

Yes, They do have a temporary shelter at the Armory (National guard site) which is right down the road from me. They have 2 big buses, which I guess are equipped with kennels etc. I haven't actually been inside them yet.
I haven't been to any sites today.....we had abit of snow here overnight, and we also had some personnal things that needed to be attended too. Tomorrow will be a good day, and we are going back out in the field, so to speak, to help with whatever we can.
I will try to get over to the animal shelter, and ask your questions and let you know!
Thank you!!
Pam

PS...our county doesn't have a permanent animal shelter, however they've just recently discussed aquiring a site for one, and are waiting funding etc. I think they will see by this especially, that it is REALLY necessary. (TN has alot of stray dogs)