On Good Friday, April 10 2009, my hometown Murfrees- boro Tennessee was struck by an F-4 tornado. The picture attached is from my in-law's back yard in the Blackman community. We are grateful that our family and friends are safe. There were two casualties in town - a mother and 9-week old daughter. Please pray for this family.

Many caring people have already pitched in to help clean up - church groups, high school athletic teams, college students, Boys and Girls Scouts, and the Red Cross. It will take many weeks to clear all of the debris and start to rebuild.