A last update. 8 new tonadoes yesterday but none in my area. Halleluyah. However there is some new storms heading their way today, straight thunderstorms, That will greatly hinder the recovery of any people who could be still trapped in the rubble. There are 2500 homeless families in Oklahoma City alone. That is so unimmaginable. The following facts concern that specific region. 76 confirmed seperate tornadoes. 265 Million dollars in damage to structual damage 45 million dollars in automoblies. Over 600 injured, 60 still in hospitals, many are critical. 43 dead confirmed. Many still missing. The president has declared Oklahoma as a Federal Disaster area. Alot of the people are not allowed to go back into their homes, it is way to dangerous.That is if they even have a home to return to.That is very hurtful to the affected. Many people are still in shock over what has happened here in Oklahoma.The Spirit of OKlahoma is outstanding. I hope the world sees that and learns to pull together during times of crisis. There are many people who are still unable to find their families. That alone is just as bad as the tornadoes were. The news coverage is unforgetable. So much hurt going on. However Channel 9 news has been a wonderful support system for the people, Oklahoma is truly incredible in pulling together during these times. Many shelters and supplies have been donated and are now being distributed out to the people. Many churches have opened their doors to serve the people. Many apartment complexes are opening their doors and also many people have taken in families in their spare bedrooms. That is so awesome to see. In the midst of the storm there is peace and hope.Its never easy to go through something as devastating as disasters, either natural or man created but it is wonderful to see that Oklahoma is a place of unity and mercy for the hurting. The Heartland of America will survive all this and they will rebuild, lives will go on. I would like to ask all of you to keep Oklahomans in your prayers for along time to come. For the whole region they are saying the damage is in the 200 Billion plus. I have watched the news to try and get the specidic phone numbers for people to call if they had any loved ones in the area however they arent posting them right now. I do know people can call Channel 9 news station in Oklahoma City and they can lead you to the proper phone numbers to help find out the information you might need to know. If I see the phone numbers again on Tv I will write them down and if anyone has any need of those phone numbers I ask you to email me privately and as soon as I can get them I will email them to you. The Federal Government deserves a pat on the back for their quick response to this disaster, They are providing emergency funds for the people directly affected by this mess. I appreciate all your kind emails supporting my family as well as all the affected people. Now lets get back to genealogy and keep these list as great as they were when I was the listowner. I will miss all of the daily work I put into the lists but I know you are all in good hands. I just ask that you continue to respect the One chance rule in flaming or backbiting people. Keep the integrity of our family going. I have found many close family friends in the midst of all you people and for someone who had none, she has many. Thank you and I will go for now. Set Apart and Blessed,,,,, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.. Phil 4: 13 Awiusdi