If you'd say a prayer for us...

[Jean in Wisc]

http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/291274

We are inundated with this weather. It is so sad. Our basement flooded and the pantry and entryway roof did not turn away all the water, so everything is soggy. We are doing well compared to so many here, though.

Pray that the weather quits dumping massive amounts of rain and that the dozens of tornadoes would be done for a while. So many are devastated by this.

J

[Anne/Ankara]

So sorry to hear this, Jean. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully the weather will dry out soon!

[Soph the vet]

Praying here, Jean. I lived in a basement in '93 when we had the terrible flooding here, not fun.

[johnandtinagilbert]

Jean,
Sorry to hear this. We will lift your family, and state up in prayer.

[Closeacademy]

Praying for you.:grouphug:

[Jennifer in MI]

Oh I'm so sorry Jean. I have a friend who lives in Cedar Rapids, IA. They are underwater. I'll keep your family specifically in my prayers.

[Dayle in Guatemala]

Praying for you. Our really rainy weather just stopped and we are starting to dry out. Hope you get the same!:grouphug:

[readwithem]

I'm so sorry Jean. Said a prayer and here's a hug.

[LauraGB]

So sorry that you are in the midst of this mess, Jean. Here, in Green Bay, we were spared the brunt of it so far. Last night, the wind tore one of the screen doors open and bent the little latch on the jamb that holds it shut so it wouldn't close. I was trying to hold it shut while dh tried to repair the latch and it literally ripped me out of the house twice while I was holding on with all my might. The tornados were just southeast of us. No major flooding here yet, but portions of the surrounding fields look like ponds. Lots of tree limbs in the yards. Sounds like, unfortunately, there is more to come.

Hang in there - will be thinking about you.

[Laura in VA]

:grouphug:

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Of course! I hope this cycle ends right away. :grouphug:

[Kelli in TN]

The part of SE Missouri where I lived most of my childhood was prone to flooding. It is just nasty to deal with. I am so sorry that your area is going through this and I have prayed for you and your family.

[Denise in IN]

Wow, Jean, I just saw your post about this in another thread late last night. I can't believe the flooding in Wisconsin and Iowa. :ohmy: I'm praying for you and everyone affected by the floods.

[Brigitte]

Wishing for better weather for you.

[Miz Booshay]

I will pray, Jean.

What a hardship for so many.

[Rich with Kids]

My heart and prayers go out to so many suffering from this awful weather and flooding. God bless your family! :grouphug:

[Krista in LA]

I have family in and around Cedar Rapids, Iowa who are going through flooding right now too.

[Robin in Tx]

Done, Jean.

[Jackie in AR]

((Hugs and prayers))

[ckmommyof3]

sending up a prayer for you.... :grouphug:

[transientChris]

Praying for you and all you fellow midwesterners with your bad weather and flooding.

[paula j]

I lifted you up, as well as the many other families in your area. My dh is an over the road truck driver and is in the middle of it all, he has been trying to find an alternate route out to get back home as the way he came in is under water so I have seen your devestation through his eyes.

[Brindee]

This must be very hard! :( I'm so sorry! I am praying for you and others that are being inundated by this!

[Jean in Wisc]

The sun is shining this afternoon! It feels sooooo good. We have things out to dry and the sump pumps are turned off--although the dehumidifiers will run for several days yet. I've a lot to clean in the basement, but the sunshine is so wonderful.

Many of the roads are cleared enough to travel, but there are a lot of people who have had more problems than we--so many people who are out of their homes.

Thanks for caring and praying--
Jean

[Sparkle]

Praying for you and all the folks out that way. I can't believe how miserable the weather has been :( Glad you're seeing some sunshine today.

[Jenny in Atl]

:grouphug:

[Mallorie]

Right here in WI with ya Jean.

We don't have it that bad, just a bit of water in the basement. Compared to others, we have it really good and I'm not complaining. My parents live across from the WI River, and earlier this week Lake Delton was wiped out. Well, we are down river from them, so we watched parts of that house float down. Whole walls, a bed! It still had some blankets on it. Roads and highways are closing all around us. SO many people in this area are hurting. :(

[Jane in NC]

The sun is shining this afternoon! It feels sooooo good.

I just saw this thread, but I have been thinking about you, Jean. How will these rains affect your corn crop?

Jane

[Jean in Wisc]

I just saw this thread, but I have been thinking about you, Jean. How will these rains affect your corn crop?

Jane

There was washing on the hill sides where the corn and soybeans were stripped away, but our fields are generally intact as far as we can tell.

Thanks for your prayers.

Jean

[Jean in Wisc]

I blogged about this today if you are interested: http://shadesofwhite.typepad.com/shades_of_white/2008/06/flash-floods-tornadoes-and-thunderstorms.html

J

[Mamagistra]

Thinking of and continuing to pray for you all, (((Jean))).

[Brigitte]

I am glad the rains have stopped and that the cleanup can begin. I hope you and your neighboors are able to recover quickly.

[*anj*]

Jean,
I'm glad that now you can start the clean up. I'll be praying for your strength, I know how much work it takes to clean after a flood. :grouphug: