OS made his relief journey with a friend to visit a family in Perry County, and returned home deeply depressed by what he saw.
The Buffalo River, normally about 4-5 feet deep, had overflowed its banks massively. Fortunately, most farming operations along the river graze livestock, so pastures can recover.
Cane Creek, however, was another story. OS drove along the state route, and saw the high water line eight feet up in the trees. The road was washed out just past the Hickman County line. The Amish and Mennonites who inhabit that valley live off their gardens and cottage industries, which were washed away. OS missed the final turn into his friends lane, as too many landmarks had been washed away or relocated by the flood. (Amazing how we drive on auto-pilot, is it not?)
Perry County has not yet been declared a disaster area, but undoubtedly will qualify.
We delivered supplies and cash, took as many pictures as we could to document the damage while it was fresh, and returned home, grateful to have homes to return to.
Pictures later. OS has a carpet to tear out, a minor matter compared to the plight of so many others. Mrs. OS pulling china from cabinets.
We lead blessed lives.
1 comment:
Good luck. And you are right, some people don't get it where it comes to the South. My high school in French Camp, MS had some tornado action recently and they did what they always do when the shit hits the fan. Suck it up, thank the Almighty you're still kicking, pull together and get your stuff right again and soldier on - all without undue histrionics, looting, etc. I love being from the South and when outsiders insult the South or Southerners, I allow my inner Nathan Bedford Forrest to show himself (in words only).
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