Tornado Scare!

The tornados have making their way through the midwest have been scary and heartfelt. This past week we had a scare of our own. Peyton cried all evening and part of the night because his ear was hurting. He has a history with ear infections. so first thing in the morning I took him to the doctor. I was rushing around and did not even realize that I had left my phone at home until after the doctor's appointment. I thought that I would just run into Walmart, pick up his medicine, and be home in half and hour.  No big deal but was I ever wrong!

While standing in the short line at the pharmacy, I thought I heard a siren go off for only a couple of seconds. It was not even storming outside when we came in. So I thought to myself that it could not have been a tornado siren, but maybe some type of equipment at the store. Just as I got to the pharmacy counter, a code black was announced.

Come to find out it was a tornado siren. Three workers escorted the kids and I to the back of the store. I have to admit I was feeling a bit panicked, but did not want the kids to know. At first they were nervous, but then thought it was all fun. I had no way of contacting Corey to even tell him where we were at. I didn't even know if he had found a safe place because he was at work. All I could think about was what if these walls cave in or the roof blows off, what would I do to protect the kids. It was terrible!! My heart was full of prayers. Of all times to not have my phone. I tried texting him from someone else's phone, but the circuits were busy.

 We ended up running into the Kirkland family from our ward. Walmart brought out water, candy, and a color book for the kids. I was finally able to call Corey from my friend's phone. My family was all really worried.

We could hear the wind, rain, and hail beating against the building. I am so glad that Lori was there. All of the employees and customers were at the store in lock down for about two hours!!!!! The kids were such troopers and did not complain one time.  What a relief it was to hear that we were free to go! I am so grateful that no one was hurt. I feel so blessed that my family or no one else was hurt that day!!!!!!

This is a picture taken in Kansas City by a local news caster Gary Lezek.  Corey and my Mom work in this city.