Flooding 2.0

Here is a picture Chris took yesterday of an area in Coralville, IA. We usually drive down this street numerous times a day. Because town roads and I-80 and 380 have been closed we are confined to staying put in a small area, luckily we can still make it to Walmart, Target and the mall :)

Flooding

Save the kitties!!

Cedar Rapids- about a 15-20 minute drive North from our house.

I think this is a town further from Cedar Rapids, but Cedar Rapids is getting hit the hardest of all the places in Iowa.

This is a bridge in Cedar Rapids. The water levels are way too high and since this picture they have continued to rise so it's now closed. I use to take this bridge to get to my rotation every day last month, luckily that rotation is over so I don't have to go anywhere near it.

Our house is safe, although there are many people having to evacuate their homes in areas North of us (Cedar Rapids) and South-East of us (Iowa City) along with other cities. Other people and businesses are without power. Many are working day and night to fill sandbags to try and protect their homes. Shelters have opened up, free tetanus shots are being offered, one hospital is out of power that I know of....and it pours even now as I write this.

I thank God Chris and I are safe and I pray for those whose homes and businesses are being affected-may they find their comfort and security in Him.

For more pictures go to John's website at www.co2studio.net and click on "Flood 2008"

Severe Weather...again

We are under a "severe weather warning" yet again today. Even in the summer months it continues to be crazy in Iowa. Other areas nearby are flooded and some roads are closed. Yikers.

Church Picture

We took pictures after church a few weeks ago. Here's one.

I peed on a stick

So, aunt flow is a bit late and...I was just wondering ya know. During the 3 minutes of waiting for the answer, I surprisingly was not completely freaked out at the fact that it might not have read what it did, but that's probably because I was pretty sure it was going to confirm the negative. I kept thinking of Rachel when she said "Well thats a tricky little game." Maybe another time I will post one that reads the other option...but don't hold your breath :)

BLIZZARD

We are in a blizzard warning right now!! I had to stop and get gas before coming home and it was seriously the strongest, coldest wind I've ever felt. The forecast says it is currently 3 degrees out but feels like -23 due to the wind at 36-46mph. Crazy freakin Iowa.

Snow Day

I woke up this morning to snow falling-not sure if you can see it in this picture. Good thing I didn't have to drive to the hospital thanks to MLK!!

And here is Chris tonight clearing our walk way so that people could get to our house for music practice. Our association is suppose to do this...but they are lagging tonight.