Prayers Needed

For all of the people whose lives were changed by the severe weather this weekend in the south, particularly in North Carolina.  I don't know all of the details, but I know that the news is saying there were over 100 reported tornadoes (though I know they are still working on confirming those numbers).

My close friend from high school, Courtney, and her husband and son (who you might remember from our wedding, Logan was our ring bearer and his Daddy Evan escorted him down the aisle) who are stationed at Camp Lejeune missed being hit by just a couple of miles.  Another couple from my graduating class who is also stationed there lost their home to one of these tornadoes.  Their neighborhood was hit pretty hard, and I know that they had to see a lot of things they probably never imagined they would see.  I just want to ask everyone to pray for them as they put their lives back together.  I can't imagine the feelings they are feeling after what they've seen and experienced during the last 24 hours.  My heart breaks for those who were hurt, and who had to see their families and friends injured, as well as their homes destroyed.

I'd also like to add that my brother and sister in law and Kevin's extended family in NC are all safe and sound today.  We were worried about them as well until we heard the news that their areas were (narrowly) missed.

If you would like to help with relief efforts, the Red Cross is accepting donations through their website.

EDIT:  I wanted to edit to add this news story that was posted.  One of the men who saved the baby was my high school classmate.  He is such a hero, and I am so thankful that we have men like him fighting for our country, and here in the US for when events like this occur!  I'm not sure if you will ever see this, but THANK YOU GREG for all that you do!