The last I heard from
you was
at 5:30am
and I turn off the TV
now
to rain forecast and
reports
of mud to turn to
quicksand.
I’m not supposed to
worry.
I’m not supposed to
worry.
I’m not supposed to
worry.
© 2014 Jennifer
Wagner
Hearts
and prayers and hands continue to go out for the victims and their loved ones of
the mudslide in Oso, WA in which 14 have died and many are missing. My husband is part of the USAR (Urban Search
and Rescue) team deployed in the rescue and recovery effort.
ugh. not knowing is the worst...and our imaginations take that fear and turn it into nightmares....i hope that your husband is safe...but that he is able to reunite some families....
ReplyDeleteHow frightening, Jennifer. I understand your worry. What a horrible tragedy in Oso. I hope you hear from your husband soon. Prayers for those who are trapped and also for those who are trying to rescue them.
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers, my friend! Let us know what happens, 'kay?
ReplyDeletebut it's so hard NOT to worry isn't it? sending good thoughts your way. take care.
ReplyDeleteI got an update a bit ago...he is assigned to an area on the edge of the slide where they think most of the homes ended up. The slide occurred on Saturday and many people were expected to be at home...they think almost zero probability for survivors at this point. Thanks to you all for your thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWill be thinking of those missing, thoughts and prayers being said,
ReplyDeleteYvonne.,
This is heart wrenching, Jennifer. In such difficult times, I have found, each in our own way - find the strength to do, what is required of us. Waiting, is a very, very hard thing to do.
ReplyDeletewringing hands
ReplyDeletewaiting in this loud silence
tension searches
Peaceful wishes to those lost, to their familys, and all that care.
I imagine the chanting helps quell some of the worry felt. still it must be next to impossible not to worry.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. But many thanks to your husband and the others sent to search and rescue. More prayers and peaceful thoughts on their way to you and all affected.
ReplyDeletej.
Brief but well expressed. They say worry is wasted energy, but I beg to differ; if it's in our nature, I mean.
ReplyDeleteMy best to you and your hero husband over there ..I am on Whidbey