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Prayers For One of Our Own

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#1 ·
I've read on Facebook this morning that our own Mod, Cherie, and her family have been devastated by the tornado in their area last evening. I have no word on personal injuries but understand their ranch took a direct hit with loss of homes at the very least.

Praying for peace and help for her and her family.
 
#28 ·
It doesn't seem "real" when you see it on TV. I was watching a video on Facebook the other day and thinking how "cool" it was that the weather could do something like that but then when you hear that it happened to someone you know then it becomes real. I hope everyone in her family is ok and that they can rebuild quickly. Prayers.
 
#33 ·
That is terrible news. :sad: My prayers are with them. Thanks for keeping us updated DA. Nothing like hearing about something like this to make me realize how small my own problems are.
 
#35 ·
When I heard that tornadoes were hitting OK I was wondering how everyone there was faring. So sad to hear about the devastation. I wish I could be there to help, they can use every little bit they can get. If a fund is set up, I would definitely contribute. That's a really tuff hit to take. Keeping Cheri and her family in my thoughts.
 
#39 ·
oh my goodness, I have had to be away a couple of days and got such a shock to hear this news. I can barely imagine the terror of a tornado. My thoughts are with Cherie and family, and I hope everyone and all the animals come through ok. I wish I could be of more practical help. Sending love and prayers :love:
 
#41 ·
I just talked with DbArabians. He has had strong health problems, so can't go help, personally. BUT, he said that he could send some hands to help. He is three hours away and has room for horses. He has no electricity, from the same storm, but is charging his phone in his truck.

If you get any news, or have contact info for Cherie, please post or PM me, and I can pass it on.
 
#42 ·
Latest update:

"Okay wanted to post an update on Pete and Cheri Wolfe. They got the horses that needed the care to OSU and although they have some healing to do, none appear life threatening!! The containers were delivered today so we have started filling them. We got one for Pete and Cheri and one for Terry and his family. Many people may have seen Cheri on the local and national news as she was interviewed by many. They determined that it was an F4 tornado that hit them directly. They do have insurance on the houses, but none on all the fencing so that is a blessing. We were able to go through the house and she was able to get all of her official horse papers and many other things she needed. One of the barns burned down what had not blown away and still there are vehicles, tanks, and debris everywhere. Now comes the physical labor of cleaning up the pastures, repairing fences etc. so that she can get her many horses home in and give them a safe environment. It appears that we may have a trailer that they can bring to the property to stay in until they are able to rebuild. So things are starting to take shape. Thank you for the many prayers God is blessing them through this tough process, but please keep them coming as this is going to be a long tough road. Thank you everyone!!! God Bless"

PM I received about the funds:

"Someone had posted a challenge to raise funds and I think they were just sending checks or money orders to her PO BOX."

If you'd like to send something PM me and I'll give you her PO Box info.
 
#45 ·
Sending thoughts and prayers. We lost our house during hurricane Frances so I know what it is like. A tornado hit our neighborhood at a diagonal line. Missed my barn completely but directly hit the house. My neighbors had a brand new barn they had just finished building and it was gone. Another neighbor had their back porch flipped over on top of the roof.

Fortunately we had evacuated south to Miami and brought all the animals with us. Everyone was very kind to us, after having gone through Hurricane Andrew they could relate. We had complete strangers offering us a place to keep our horse.

A few weeks later hurricane Jeanne came through and took out our remaining fences.

Insurance fully covered our losses. We had some kind strangers donate fencing. A friend borrowed us a trailer to live in until we got back on our feet. The worst part was waiting on that insurance money, as they were back logged with claims. Luckily we just happened to know someone who built houses for a living and he bumped us to the top of the list.

It brought out the best in people as there was this tremendous outpouring of support from friends, neighbors and even complete strangers. Even my school raised money and donated it to the hardest hit families.

Cherie, if you read this, it will get better. The cleanup takes months and months, but it does get cleaned up. We had several downed trees, fences to repair, roof materials were splattered everywhere... We did it. It just takes time.
 
#50 ·
I just got off the phone with Cherie and told her that we are all thinking of her. She says "Keep the thoughts and prayers coming, they are appreciated".

Right now as you can imagine she is still trying to organize her thoughts of where to begin rebuilding. She knows of the facebook page and fund that was set up and says thank-you to everyone.

Priorities right now are housing as she needs to be on the property to care for the horses and fencing, as most of the fences were completely destroyed. They have managed to prop a few up to keep everyone contained, but that is temporary and iffy at best.

As of the moment she says she has lots of help, but as happens in disasters like this, over time, people need to get back to their lives and she may need more hands on help in the near future.

The horse that had an eye injury was her breeding stallion. He broke his orbital socket and may lose that eye. She has several others that they are worried may have fractures elsewhere, but they still don't know for sure.

For now she has canceled all of her trail riding business and doesn't know if or when she will be able to get that back up and running, but the important thing is that she and all of her family are uninjured and safe and for that she is most thankful!
 
#54 ·
Thank you for the updates:wink: Cheri Sending Prayers for strength in this tragedy. We are so grateful that you weren't hurt & for the people that have be there to help you. Thinking of you ...:) cyber (((hugs)))
 
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