There are thirteen of us at the table. But just our awesome, regular selves. (No Jesuses or Judases.)
Headed for home come morning! At least half the class has journaled about not being ready to head home. Not me though.
I was both right to be worried about the tornado yesterday, and judging from the photos of the devastation I've been seeing, I wasn't nearly worried enough! I did tell Big A that I thought he should call in back-up and go home to check on the kids, but he talked me down. And I quote: "It’s inconceivable that our house alone was hit by a tornado without damage to any other structures. Meaning if Nu was under rubble EMS would already be on our street." And later, "I have multiple sick patients right now and multiple procedures….I can’t leave anytime soon regardless." Plenty of room for a fight, but I'm just glad everyone is alright.
Pic: A lucky restaurant find--a "food hall" with a variety of cuisines. So perfectly in keeping with our "cosmopolitan" theme.
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It sounds like a wonderful spot for your "last supper." I'm glad all is well at home but I really understand your concern. Big A was right, though -- if something had hit directly, EMS would have been there. But that doesn't help anxiety when you are thousands of miles away! It sounds like this has been a hard trip for you and I hope all goes well with the flight and return.
The timing of those storms was terrible as from what I read, they hit very late at night when people are sleeping. I would have been unaware of a tornado warning at 11:30 at night and wouldn’t have known to go to the basement! All that said, I am glad that everyone in your family is safe. You are likely on your flight home as I am sending this. I hope re-entry goes ok!!
I'm sure you'll be so happy to be home! The tornado, what an ordeal. But Big A is probably right - I mean, I think you would know if your house was rubble. I hope so anyway! How stressful. Safe travels home, my friend!
Great picture
I'm wondering if you're home by now??? I hope so! Wow, that tornado was drama you definitely didn't need. Glad everyone was okay, and I hope your travels home have been smooth and uneventful.
Thank you, Jeanie. In hindsight, it feels like a successful trip, just... not always peaceful for me.
Thank you, Lisa. I think a phone alert comes through in addition to the radio (which we have on all the time), but you may turn your phone off at night? That is indeed a concern about late-night warnings...
Thank you, Nicole! Reunited! It feels so good!
Thanks, Steph. Some wonderful memories from this trip!
I read this in the airport and was touched by the "uneventful" in your comment and Lisa's. I think I know what you mean. It was uneventful, and I'm so grateful to be back!
Take care.
Thank you.
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