Today was horror. I can’t wrap my brain around it. I can’t think well enough to really write about it. My loved ones are safe. Many many people are not.
Here are some things I can tell you:
1. Read this blog post by my friend Lynsie. Her mother lost her home two years ago in a tornado, and it was the first time I ever saw the destruction first hand. It also brought her and her mother back into my life. .
2. My dad was supposed to have minor heart surgery today and I was trying to get up to OKC from Chickasha, which with detours and stuff it took three hours instead of one. Dad’s surgery was postponed until tomorrow, but I did get a lot of time to listen to the radio. This charity seems serious about getting every penny to the victims. Give if you can.
3. People who drive around taking pictures and rubbernecking around the damage are gigantic bags of dicks. These are people’s lives. Understand that and be a basic decent human being.
4. People are going to need baby things. If you guys have any extra baby things, gather them up.
5.Stay away from the areas unless you absolutely need to be there. You will be of more help tomorrow or the next day.
6. Hug your loved ones.
and finally, my favorite Fred Rogers quote:
This is particularly true for Oklahoma
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