Not too much going on in old Ringle, Wisconsin when these photos were taken. Chickens scratched up all my garlic (ugh!), our cousin made me that fountain, Al made our sauna "fall proof" (prayer hands), our grandson was coming for a visit (ended up being overnight).....why?....because of this.....
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EF3 Tornado (winds of 145mph) on the ground in Ringle. We were going to try to figure out how to get me in a safe spot. I can not do steps. Anyway, it blew over us, we saw stuff flying in the wind and our grandson heard Al say words he hardly says (wink, wink) and I hope he doesn't repeat. We knew it was bad, it hit our neighbor's properties about 1/2 mile up hill. They both had huge pine trees - now they look like match sticks on the ground. I'm sharing pictures from our community page.
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We have a 3rd generation Christmas Tree Farm....total loss. Unbelievable amount of damage. We have friends who have lost so much. The tornado, wiped out and did damage to 75 homes and our elementary school. Our daughter's friend was trapped in her basement with her 2 and 4 year old children. She had to be dug out. In all of this devistation - Praise God - not one injury!
The outpouring of support, donations, volunteers from neighboring communities was unbelievable. Central Wisconsin, Marathon County is a great place to live.
It will be months for families to rebuild and resettle back into their homes. I was touched by the messages from those of you who follow me on Instagram and Facebook. You know I always have signed off "Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin" since post #1. I had so many people send me "are you o.k.?" So many vendors from the Ringle Harvest Day, "how is Ringle doing?" Due to my physical limitations, I am not able to "help" pick up stuff, but I have been praying and donating items. If you would, you could pray for our community.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
What a shock to your community. Thank goodness there were no casualties.
ReplyDeleteConsider it done. So grateful there was no loss of life. Your grandbaby is so adorable. Glad you got to spend some time together. The sauna is such a blessing!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about this devasting tornado. They are my worst fear. Glad you all were safe. So sad about the community losses and hope they can rebuild sooner rather than later. Janice
ReplyDeleteThankful you’re OK, but such devastation for your community. 🙏RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteThat tornado looks terrible -- I am so very glad you were safe. Love the family portrait with your grand and those peanut butter cookies look to die for!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness; those pictures show so much devastation. My heart breaks for all those who have lost so much. I will say a prayer for everyone affected by the tornado. I am happy you are okay...and no lives were lost. Such sadness. 😢
ReplyDeletethat's a great capture of the tornado. although they can be so deadly and scary, they are fascinating to see. thank goodness you were safe, those pictures show a lot of heartbreaking devastation!! people are sooo good, with hearts of gold. it is so evident in situations like this!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad no one was hurt. Such devastating pictures. They are rare here as out mountains cause a break I believe.
ReplyDeleteCathy
The beginning of this post, I thought what a lovely family and garden and a girl after my own heart. Then comes the tornado. I'm so sad and sorry for all of the loss. Thankful that you are OK.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's scary! Tornados are so devasting, hopefully they are kept to a minimum this summer.
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