Penni60 45 Posted November 16, 2005 I just have to say that there was absolutely NO warning for her. It was not mentioned at all that one was on the way. Here is an email I just received from her. She called me yesterday on her drive home after the tornado hit. She was so upset and crying. By the time I got off the phone with her she was laughing so I am thankful for that. Here is her email reprinted with her permission. Well to say I was scared would be a understatement. I was so worried my kids would die and it would be my fault. I just wanted to get home. I started home at 4pm yesterday ignoring my inner voice that told me to leave at 3pm. I ended up in the middle of the tornado's path. Thats what in the paper this morning. As I exited the interstate large hail pounded my car. I knew I had 3 miles to daycare. Danny had been calling me updating on the storm he called and said its over Sango! You all know thats my neighborhood. I started to shake. It was dark no power anywhere the rain and wind were so intense. I made it to daycares driveway then Danny called again he said "Alicia run, run get inside anywhere just get inside." I hung up got out of the car the kids were yelling out the daycare window for me to get inside. I ran around back and went inside to find Eli screaming for mommy. I grabbed him and collapsed to the floor. I could not move for several minutes. Danny had called the house and told the kids to go to our neighbors house so I knew they were safe. Thank God for Danny! I waited till 5:20pm then I started my drive home with Eli. I prayed for a safe drive home. I was not prepared for the destruction and what I could not see. There were road signs in the street and Power lines down everywhere. Emergency workers had the raods blocked. It was a scary drive home in driving rain and blackness. No power anywhere. I got home and we were in the dark but safe. This morning as I made my drive to work I saw the destruction. My neighbors lost 2 large light poles that are at the end of their drive way. The new house on Bryan lost 8 trees. On the corner of Fawn and East old Ashland city road a house was destroyed! 5 houses seperate us from that home. Several homes were damaged on East old Asland City Road. The shell gas station on the corner of Madison and Old Farmers road Lost the sign, The car cover, The barn across the street blew sheet metal off into that gas station. So many other things happened I cant describe. i just feel so blessed. I dont know how I made it home without getting hit. A 15 year old girl was in her trailer alone when the tornado picked it up and rolled down the hill. She survived without a scratch. No deaths from this tornado. I still dont have cable yet so I have not seen the news reports. Dont need to when its in your back-yard. I am very upset and Thankful for the outcome. This storm shook me up pretty bad. I love you all! Alicia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted November 16, 2005 Yikes!! Thank goodness she and her family are OK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penni60 45 Posted November 16, 2005 Thank you Alexandra. How are you feeling these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs Sabre 1 Posted November 16, 2005 Praise God she is safe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porclndoll 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Ewe that gave me chills. Thankfully they were all right and she was able to send out this message~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrishS 3 Posted November 16, 2005 Oh My word!!! Im so glad they are okay what a shock that was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted November 16, 2005 Whoa Nellie! I'm so glad she is okay!!! Thanks for sharing her e-mail...gives me chills to see what she experienced! Thak God she is okay, and the kids, too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paula 4 Posted November 16, 2005 I cant imagine. My goodness! How in the world did she survive??? And Thank you God that she and the kids are OK! ...and how commen are tornado's in Tennesee? Alot of freaky natural disasters happening around here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted November 16, 2005 Wow Penni, thanks for sharing and I'm so glad your loved ones are ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mita 2 Posted November 16, 2005 Wow That is very scarry.. I am glad she and the kids are ok.. Cannot even imagine one of those things here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted November 16, 2005 Thank GOD she's okay and the kids. Thats is so scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylansmom 27 Posted November 16, 2005 I'm so glad to hear that she and her family are ok. Praise God! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted November 16, 2005 I'm happy that she is safe and so are the rest of the family. That had to be very scary for her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted November 17, 2005 I am happy that all is well, and only property damage was sustained. I bet her heart is still racing! Blessings, Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladysplenda 1 Posted November 17, 2005 I live in East Texas and we have some pretty bad storms.But that sounds like a do- zey Thank God they are ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
