I just had to write a quick post and express my deep gratitude to my Lord and Savior. My best friend/cousin/other half Rachael James Mulder and her husband Dan are living in Tuscaloosa Alabama right now attending school. A massive F5 tornado stormed through their town last night, coming right through their apartment complex.
If it wasn't for Dan grabbing Rachael and throwing them both into the bathroom tub &shutting the door behind them, I'm quite sure they may not be with us. Rachael said that when they opened the bathroom door a few minutes later, it was like they were standing outside. No walls, no roof, everything gone. They've lost everything they own. Car, all their belongings, everything. I can't adequately express how terrified I was hearing the news from my sweet Uncle Syd. I can not thank my Heavenly Father enough for keeping my love, Rachael, safe in the midst of that terrifying storm.
Once the storm passed, Rachael (a registered nurse) heard cries of someone who was badly hurt. She rushed to try and save the woman, who later died in her arms. I cannot even begin to explain to you the saddness in my heart at this moment.
I am immensly and whole-heartedly indebted even further to my Heavenly Father for keeping the woman I owe a majority of what I have become and who I am today to. Keep all those in the disaster in your prayers.
Love Ashley
5 comments:
WOW. There are really no words! Will keep them in my prayers.
Ashley, I know the terror and shock that I am experiencing when I think about what they went through. I know it must have been 10,000 times worse for you. I remember watching Rachael suffer when you had cancer and how much it hurt to see it. I just wish we could be together right now. Gratitude is taking over and I know what I am fasting about this Sunday, no question.
Tornadoes are hard. I have had an F4/F5 hit my house when I was in high school. Never felt the same about storms since. I hate them. The terror and shock that goes with it is scary in itself. I know I am thinking of those down there through all of these trials with storms. But as always. The storm will pass. :)
Ashley, I'm so glad to hear that your cousin and her husband are safe and sound! I was watching the pictures of that tornado on the news last night and it terrified me just watching it. I can't imagine living through that. Your cousin's will be in my prayers along with everyone else in Alabama.
your sweetest, most loving heartfelt words make me cry every time i read this. i feel so indebted and grateful to Heavenly Father for sparing dan and i so we could stay on this earth. i am so thankful to have you in my life. i love you so, so much!!!!!
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