Joplin, Mo Tornado

The news that is coming out of Joplin is so heartbreaking.  I listened to the radio on the way home from work and heard a mother's story of talking to her son on the telephone when the tornado hit and they have not been able to find him since.  His friend had dived into the back seat at the last minute after they got out to go in a store.  She told about all the injured that had been flown to all the surrounding states so even if he is in a hospital it is difficult to know.

They finally determined the tornado was an EF 5 which is the highest of any they have every known, over 200 miles per hour.  It wrapped and twisted things and flattened most of the town.  The hospital was ruined on every floor.  They are searching for over 1500 people, and known dead is at 122, and it will be more.  This is the highest ever for a single tornado and to think this all happened in just seconds.  There was little warning evidently.

We have been under thunder storm warnings every day but the warning for tomorrow evening is very severe.  It has actually been quite lovely today.  I will be home in the Hampton in Union City in western Tennessee ready to jump in the tub for safety tomorrow evening.

The American Idol is on and I must stay how much I have enjoyed it this year.  Lopez and Tyler added so much positive vibes to the show and they had such quality singers.  The youngest they have ever had are vying for the title and both Laurie and Scotty are so good.  I surely like having the good shows come on at 7 pm instead of 9 like they do in Calif!!!