Another disaster in Minnesota - bigger than I thought.
“Pray, pray very much.”
The flooding in southern Minnesota is much bigger than I first thought. Last Saturday night flash floods washed away homes in waters that were like lava flows from a volcano. Massive sections of earth and bridges have been swept away - in some cases it’s as if huge chasms had been created by an earthquake. Cumulative damage puts this on the same scale as an earthquake, hurricane, or tornado. The mud flows, though on a much smaller scale, kind of remind me of what happened when Mt. St. Helen’s erupted several years ago. (I’m not trying to sensationalize this, but it helps to use these comparisons to understand the scope of the disaster.)
The I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, which was a localized, confined event, pales compared to this. Pray for all the residents affected by this tragedy. I think Sanctus Belle (who lives in the area) is still in Montreal - I hope her home is okay.
August 20th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Sanctus lives in the Mankato area. I think the worst of the storm started around Rochester, according to a graphic I saw in the Strib today.
But prayers for all are certainly in order.
August 20th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Good to know Ray - I thought she lived in the Winona area - is there a local blogger who does? I’m amazed at how devastating flash floods can be.
August 21st, 2007 at 3:33 am
Prayers ascending for all affected by this disaster.
August 21st, 2007 at 7:16 am
Is this gonna head down the Mississippi & affect St. Louis, do you think?
August 24th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Recently returned from Montreal Terry - thank you for your concern and thoughts! My home is fine and the area in which I live is free from flooding - many thanks be to God for His enduring mercy. I join my prayers to everyone’s for God’s mercy and help in this ongoing disaster. Amen+