I'm sure you've all been watching the news about the flooding here in the
Atlanta area. I have never seen so much rain in my entire life! Rain fell some last week, but it never really let up since Saturday morning. Yesterday, it poured down rain for hours on end. Thankfully, our house sets up on a hill, so we've been alright. However, the small lake behind our house has risen to an unbelievable level and there's all sorts of debris floating in it. This is the second day that my girls' schools have been cancelled due to flooding. Unfortunately, additional rain is predicted for today, but I really hope the forecasters have it wrong. The ground is beyond saturated and there's nowhere for any more rain to go.
Here's a picture from the
Atlanta-Journal Constitution that I thought I'd share with you just to give you an idea of the magnitude of the flooding we've seen. This is a portion of
I-285 that's completely covered by the
Chattahoochee River...
The last I heard, 7 people have already lost their lives. It's such a tragic situation for many people. Pray that the sun comes out SOON!
"God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, light for the way."
44 comments:
praying you stay safe and all that water dries up soon! Sad to hear about those people losing their lives!!
that's so sad people have lost their lives...
we've had flooding here again this weekend... I've never seen flooding in my life & this past month - TWICE! What's going on with this weather!!
Stay safe!
Oh wow, that's really scary. I haven't even heard about this yet-- not sure how I missed it! I hope it dries up soon!
Weirdest weather...and there was snow in Colorado yesterday!!
I am praying for you all.
oh my gosh....so much rain for you and we could use a little!!!!!!
hope things dry up down your way!!!!!
that looks like Houston did during tropical storm Allison! oh my goodness. Hope y'all are ok, the sun DOES shine and dry it up, and hope that Abby is getting better......
take care and come on over to TX if you need a dry land to run to! :)
Suzanne
Wow, that's a lot of rain!
Oh and I want to thank you for introducing me to Celtic Thunder! Ever since i saw that music video on your blog a while back i've been in love with them! Did you know you can listen to their music on their website?
I totally think you should go see them when they go to Atlanta! I would if i could! Thanks again! =)
Take care we actually have sun right now I am not sure its going to last but thankfully we didn't get it as bad as ya'll did be careful!
You can have our hot sunshine and give us some of your rain. Today is supposed to be a hot first day of Fall around here. Today is also our 30th wedding anniversary! I am working a short day and B-Daddy has the day off. We will go play tourists for the afternoon and out to dinner somewhere. Hope I survive the heat!
I hope Atlanta is dry soon. In a month we change planes there on our way to visit our son in Fort Myers.
April! That is just crazy! I pray that sunshine is heading your way, dear friend. Does this mane that Brittany is getting a break from cross country for a bit? That could be the silver lining in all of this crazy weather.:)
Wow---Be safe, my friend!
On a lighter note, we have a boat you can use. :)
Goodness! I hardly watch the news so I have only heard about this through blogs. I really hope it stops raining on y'all!
Oh April, I will be praying for it to stop!
((hugs))
Jen
I was reading about the lives that have been lost. It's a shame some people takes such chances instead of being safe. I can't fathom so much rain. It's still not raining here in South GA. We need rain but not a flood. But God is in control and knows what He is doing.
glad you are all safe...we've had a lot of rain here in Texas also...we got a break over the weekend but it started back last night...I think we are going to get webbed feet if it doesn't stop soon..
We have been getting rain everyday also but at least it is not flooding like you all up there...stay safe!
Praying for you dear, and totally understanding. The flooding here in chattanooga is aweful.
Hi April
Sorry to hear about all the flooding and those who have lost their lives. That's so sad. I will pray that you get no more rain for a few weeks at least.
Lindsay
x
April,
It's bad when you hear this stuff on the news. But when you actually see the pictures and how it impacts lives--wow!
We will lift you up in prayer and pray for that relief very soon.
Diana
Truly a disaster! Praying for the rain to stop and for safety for all.
So sad.
Oh boy. Coming from one who lives in a state that loves to flood.. I hear ya..
Praying it dries up soon!
Be safe and be dry :-)
How scary. I do hope it stops raining soon. I'm glad the schools closed down. There's nowhere safer than at home with you.
Wow! Glad that you are all safe. Very scary.
I guess I should stop complaining about all the rain we're having in Dallas as it's been nothing like what you guys are having. I am so sorry to hear about all the sad and tragic news of people losing their lives. So sad!
Oh April, we have been watching this on the news. I'm glad you're ok, though so many aren't. We are all truly at God's mercy.
It is POURING down rain here now. It has been like this since this afternoon.
Of course it was BONE dry and we really need it.
I'm still in shock over all that happened yesterday, and I feel like I've experienced whiplash with the day we had today. Brilliant blue skies, sunshine, absolutely gorgeous. The creek is back down in it's banks, and apart from debris strewn everywhere and weird things like basketballs 5 feet up in trees and campertops stuck in the crook of the creek, you'd never know how yesterday went. At least not at our house. But there are others.. oh, my. I'm just so glad that you're safe and Abby is feeling better. That brightens my day!
Have definitely been following all your weather news...and I've thought often of my blogging friends down south! Glad you guys are well and safe - certainly keeping so many not as fortunate in our prayers!
I didn't know you guys were getting that much rain. I don't watch the news. I hope it stops raining soon!
Oh wow. That's scary.
That's about as bad as it can get!
Be safe and stay dry, April. Hopefully the worst is over, yes?
Wow, that is alot of rain. I've heard that it's sunshine for yall today, or at least I pray it is!
That isn't as bad as SA! Whew!
I'm so glad you are safe and sound!!! We've had tons of rain here too and some flooding. The post is on higher ground though, so we're ok!
Oh April,
I've heard about this and I am so sorry for the loss of life. I am so glad you and your family are safe.
Blessings and a big dry warm hug!
That is so sad. :(
I am glad that you and your family are safe.
My family that lives in Kennesaw are all OK!! I'm happy to know you are!!
I heard a 911 call from a mother who was trapped in her car in her very own subdivision....she passed away. It made me just break down and cry!
Hoping for sunshine soon!
The back of our yard is still filled with water and our subdivisions only entrance and exit was washed away. We finally got out today. I'm in Cobb County - Kennesaw. Others have had it worse. Nice blog.
I have friends in that area and I'm worried about all of you!
Prayers going out.
Wow - look at all that water... glad you and your house are safe from the rain and I hope that it doesn't rain anymore right now.
No vlog from you today??? I'm so sad. I came over to hear your voice. :-/
Chatty Crone, in GA, reported rains washing away roads in her area - too little rain is bad, but is too much rain worse? Hope things clear out for you soon.
Man, I know the rain is really hard to deal with right now on several levels.
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of lives in your area.
I have been out of pocket this week and haven't been able to keep up with your posts. I do look forward to catching up to speed in my April world.
A happy package should be arriving in your neck of the woods perhaps today or tomorrow! {surely the rain won't hold the mail off} I hope this puts a smile on your face in and amongst the pitter-patters. Will be in touch with feature details soon!
Thanks, sweet friend!
.mac :)
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