This is the first time I have been on a computer since the tornado on Wednesday, April 27, but I have used my SmartPhone a few times to follow Dr. Harris' Twitter updates. Join her Twitter at JanIHarris for all local info.
Hope everyone is fairing well after the tornado. It has sure been a simpler life for our family. We were in the tornado's path. After a hit to Germantown and Patillo Subdivision we were next in the path. Almost all our trees are down in our yard and woods (about 50 trees). Our home sustained minor damage to the roof and front window. Trees fell on my Jeep and my husband's truck. We were watching James Spann as many of you probably were and knew of the seriousness of the tornado. Watching it coming our way was intense. Our family huddled in the hallway, praying as we heard it coming our way. As it passed over our home we were so very thankful that we and our home were spared. Our damage was minor compared to most in the city and other areas around the county.
Most families have been affected in some way and many have lost their homes, but we have pulled together as a community and it will take time to rebuild.
If my family can do ANYTHING for anyone, please let me know by e-mail or on this blog.
I appreciate so many of you thinking of us. Coach and Mrs. Gragg, Justin Ward, and neighbors came to our home to cut trees. Jimmy Dale Burgess and his son brought food to distribute to families in our area. A former student from Fairview brought a trailer of food from Birmingham to distribute to families in our area. Our own family has been so good to us. My father-in-law cleared a lot of limbs today with the tractor. There are shingles all around that we are picking up. We are so thankful to all the volunteers for the help. We all are blessed to live in such a wonderful place as Cullman. I also heard that clean-up has started at East Elementary.
Follow the City of Cullman site or Dr. Harris' Twitter for some of the best information. If you have any other helpful sites, please share them on this blog.
Planting the gala apple tree that you gave me at the banquet will take on a whole new meaning now. I have thought many times about how beautiful the weather was for the banquet and what a great night it was. Then what a rollercoaster ride on Wed. I am so thankful that school was cancelled and that everyone was home with their families.
Take care and enjoy the time with your family,
Susan Sellers
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