Comments on: Weather Thoughts

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:46:32 +0000

I understand. I was born and raised in Greensburg, KS. The town is being rebuilt, but where I grew up exists now only in my memory.

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:18:47 +0000

Kacy, that is so heartbreaking! I cannot imagine the pain the suffering of all who endure such tragedies! You’re right, it was freaky..that is as close to a tornado as I want to get!
I’m so sorry you weren’t able to get a photo with the boys at your Grandmothers house..Thank goodness you will always have the wonderful memories tucked away in your heart…of Gramma’s place…

By: Tori Lennox

Tori Lennox — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:26:29 +0000

An amazing post, Kacey. Especially since the tornado that hit Caruthersville hit our small town first on its wild way across the country.

By: dlyn

dlyn — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:16:56 +0000

Sad that the house is gone. We grew up next door to my Mom’s folks and both house, though no longer owned by family are still there, sheltering other families. A couple years ago, my hometown suffered a flood of historical proportions and driving down my old street, it was shocking to see piles of furniture, sheetrock, rugs and personal belongings piled in front of every house. I can imagine the impact would be even more if those house had been entirely destroyed. Great post Kacey – thought provoking.

By: DesertHen

DesertHen — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:18:23 +0000

The memories you have of your Grandma are priceless……..her house sounded like a wonderful place to visit. It is so sad to see the destruction that a tornado can do…….it can rip apart lives, towns, homes and families…………so sad!!

I have lived through a major earthquake……it destroyed our down town area and changed the face of my home town forever……..it caused major, major damage to the home I grew up in…………..it was scary and changed my life forever!!!

The weather the day of the earthquake was “odd” …….very hot, but everthing was “still” there was an odd calm to things that day……….not even the birds were singing and this was several hours before the quake hit…………..so weather really can be a harbinger of things to come.

By: How’s the Weather?

How’s the Weather? — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:58:58 +0000

[...] So, I was very happy to see Kacey’s mention of the September Photo of the Month contest at WineontheKeyboard! I decided to look through my photos for weather shots that made me happy. This is one my [...]

By: annbb/TSannie

annbb/TSannie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:58:22 +0000

At least no tornado or anything else can destroy memories.

By: Mental P Mama

Mental P Mama — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:07:09 +0000

There is nothing I fear more than tornadoes. I am glad your grandmother wasn’t there, and glad you have those wonderful memories.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:56:32 +0000

You’re right: Weather can take away these earthly things we treasure. I live in an area that is hit by an occasional hurricane. We’ve been spared the big ones, but I know that we probably won’t always be so lucky.

Weather can’t take away your memories, though; and what beautiful ones you have! My mother’s family was hooked on Rook!

Several years ago a tornado hit the little town in which I grew up, and it severely damaged the school both my mother and I attended. It had to be demolished, and I had such a sick feeling the first time I returned there after the school was razed. There’s now a park and walking trail on the property, and when I walk there, I usually think such things as, “This is where my second grade class was,” … stuff like that.

A beautiful and thought-provoking post, Kacey!

By: Gayle

Gayle — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:26:33 +0000

What beautiful memories you have of your visits to your grandmother. Thank you for sharing them with us. It is sad that her home is no longer there.