This weekend, my city was hit by an EF-4 tornado. I'll never forget the sirens at midnight or holding my kids' hands tightly in a small closet as the news warned to brace for impact in 3 minutes. There was the unforgettable sound of hail and well over 170mph winds and then, the eerie calm that followed. But mostly, I'll never forget driving the roads before dawn to see enormous trees yanked from the ground by the roots, limbs snarled around power lines, and roof flashing and furniture littering the ground. The devastation took only 22 seconds, but its ferocity didn't shut down the resolve of our people. I am reminded that hardship and tragedies teach us gratitude, inner strength, and generosity. I am reminded that people are inherently compassionate and selfless as we help each other rebuild. ❤️
Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021 at 6:34 PM UTC
This weekend, my city was hit by an EF-4 tornado. I'll never forget the sirens at midnight or holding my kids' hands tightly in a small closet as the news warned to brace for impact in 3 minutes. There was the unforgettable sound of hail and well over 170mph winds and then, the eerie calm that followed. But mostly, I'll never forget driving the roads before dawn to see enormous trees yanked from the ground by the roots, limbs snarled around power lines, and roof flashing and furniture littering the ground. The devastation took only 22 seconds, but its ferocity didn't shut down the resolve of our people. I am reminded that hardship and tragedies teach us gratitude, inner strength, and generosity. I am reminded that people are inherently compassionate and selfless as we help each other rebuild. ❤️
Love.
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