It's been sitting in my mind since the holiday weekend started and I just have to put something here to see if I can get it out of my head.
I'm here in the heart of Texas, probably less than an hour south of where the devastating floods have hit with the Guadalupe River. My area has just had weather update changed to a Flood Watch until 7pm on Monday. I'm telling my husband in the morning that in the abundance of caution, I'd prefer that he avoid going in to the office for work this week until all the rain passes. I'm looking up what kind of life vests are the best and where I can get them for my babies. I'm working out what to pack in a flood emergency kit.
I can't control the weather but I can be prepared should the worst come. My oldest is going to be 3 this year, my youngest will be 1. I want them to be safe. I told my husband I'd die saving them if it came to that so if life vests and emergency kits and evacuation plans and knowing which roads to take will help, I'll do all the research and be ready.
Too many are gone because of something simple like rain. We've gone from droughts and water restrictions to buidlings and people being washed away. It's too much.
My thoughts and prayers are with the people who have lost someone or who are still searching. May they all be found.
Stay safe out there, people. Make good choices, think things through. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
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