The house is quiet now and I am just realizing how incredibly lucky I am. A previously tornado warned storm was approaching my town from the NW this evening. I decided through guidance from SS members to go ahead and seek safer shelter for my children and I. I have 4 kids, 3 of whom are special needs. We went long before the storm was due to arrive.

I was in contact via phone with an SS member who let me know prior to the storm becoming tornado warned again that it was getting much worse for my area. There was a lot of confusion among my neighbors and I in that little shelter. Mixed reports from a rope tornado, to a wedge, to 'all clear', to prayers. I looked outside and saw very clear rotation directly overhead. I could hear the sound of a train, mixed with childrens screams and cries, NOAA radio beeps, cell phones, pelting rain, and howling wind. Basically, I guess what is needed to be said is I was beyond scared.

But I owe a huge thank you to Severe Studios. I had so much warning ahead of time that I was able to get to safe shelter before it was even tornado warned! My kids and I (and even my dogs!) were in a safe place before there was any immediate danger. It was truly terrifying when the storm was over us, but I had constant assurance through SS. What an absolutely wonderful crowd there is here.