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Uploaded: May 23, 2013 09:58:39

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Moore, Oklahoma Taken by my daughter with her phone where she was helping pick up trash. These really aren't contest pics I'm posting. I'm just sharing. 5-23 - CA

Exif: F Number: 2.4, ExposureTime: 1/2710 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.13 mm, Model: iPhone 5

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Julianne Bradford May 23, 2013

Horrendous devastation. We all pray for a speedy recovery and for those who lost loved ones or were injured. #1529358

Julianne Bradford May 23, 2013

Tammy,You need to enter this into the "Other" category so people at BP will see this..it doesn't go out to the BP community otherwise and it's a very emotive photo. You may have people inspired to help by entering it. #10703977

Merna L. Nobile May 23, 2013

My heart goes out to all of you and hope that you can put things back together as soon as possible. I know that it will take prayer and faith, just know that a lot of people are thinking of you. Merna Nobile #10704111

Nancy L. Green May 23, 2013

My prayers go out to all those affected either directly or indirectly by these horrible storms, few of us can imagine such devastation. We saw this flag being planted on the news. <>< #10704129

Laura E. Swan May 23, 2013

Not only the USA is in mourning for you all there, but all of us up here in Canada feel your devastation, too. My American niece just graduated from Oklahoma State last week...So this has hit very close to home for us, as well.

What can we do to help? Can you direct us???

I play FARMVILLE on FACEBOOK and they are offering an avenue to donate without profit to themselves. I will likely go that route. What can others do that are in the USA?

My love and prayers to you all. I am so very sorry and this image really says it all. To see our flag waving there amidst the rubble is like seeing it in a battle field after the devastation of war. A very emotional image.

-Laura Swan #10704131

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 23, 2013

OH, THANK GOODNESS you are Okay, Tammy! I have been praying for you! I drove up on I35 on Saturday. I'm so glad we didn't wait another day (we thought about it seriously) or we would have been in the middle of this. Our Lord was looking out for us...for sure! We did have to stop at Grand Island, Ne rest stop. to wait out a hail/wind/downpour storm! Anyway I'm so happy you and your family are okay! :-) k #10704164

Carolyn M. Fletcher May 23, 2013

So scary! We were under a tornado watch for almost 3 days. 70 MPH winds came through here and took out a bunch of limbs from our trees. I was out on the beach shooting with the wind and lightning and went anyway. No beach left to walk on today. Now we are flooding, but it's a long way from the house yet.I hope all of you who were closer to the real devastation are ok and haven't lost too much. #10704166

Tammy D. Ferren May 23, 2013

We live about 4 to 5 miles from the path the tornado took. So we have sustained no damage. I just have a lot of friends who did. The day the tornado passed through I had gone to my mom's out in the country because they were talking of tornadoes and I thought they were going to be where we were and a little farther south. And Mom had just installed a cellar. My son was in Moore at work. As I watched the tornado unfold, all in the space of about 20 minutes, it took shape and headed straight for his place of work. He works right off of I-35 in the path. It took a hop over his work place, so he was okay. But I can tell you that watching it barreling towards him, texting and calling him and then waiting and seeing.....was the worst thing I have ever experienced. Because we knew it was bad and they wanted you below ground. And he wasn't. My outcome was good and it breaks my heart knowing the others that were going through the same anxiety and had quite different outcomes. So terrible. I would probably recommend giving to the Red Cross and designating it for the Oklahoma tornado relief. They have been ever present, and always are. My Church is actually a Red Cross Shelter and I have been donating items there, myself. I know the needs will go on for a long time. So many businesses, just like my sons, that haven't been able to open. Nobody has power. Not to mention that you can't get to them. So, there are a lot of people having their paychecks affected that you wouldn't even think of. Even though their homes weren't damaged. And my daughter that took that picture up there because she just found her way in and went to work.....the next morning 3 of 4 tires were completely flat and ruined. So, we had to buy all new tires for the Expedition. These are tiny things compared to the loss people here have experienced. I'm just saying......there are ripple effects. But, thousands of homes were lost, 24 lives, 300+ injured. It truly looks like a war zone. Anyway, know that everybody's love is reaching all the way here to Oklahoma. The outpour has been phenomenal. @Kitty....Glad ya'll passed on through Saturday! We spent Sunday evening climbing in and out of the cellar. And a small community east of here was heavily damaged from that one! This morning it just rained buckets and thundered and lightning and we may have more tonight. Mother Nature is having a hissy fit right over OK, and she needs to settle down! @Carolyn...we are due for some calmer weather. You know how it is here.....feast or famine. Glad ya'll were okay. You know, I think there's a good bit more rain in the forecast! I'm just sharing pics on here that I think people might be interested in seeing what it's like. Both were from my kids. Thanks for all the prayers and outpouring of concern for those affected. #10704188

Tammy D. Ferren May 23, 2013

That pic up there that my son took....it was still a ways away. He said the last time he looked before taking cover it was in their parking lot! Good gravy, I was undone. #10704190

JudyAnn Rector May 23, 2013

Oh, Tammy, thanks for sharing... my heart and prayers go out to all who have been affected by the devastation. Nature can be so cruel sometimes... What an awful experience for you wondering about the safety of your son! I am SO happy God took care of him for you... He sure does work in mysterious ways...

My son and I will be through Oklahoma City a couple of times in just a few weeks so, if there is anything we can do to help or anything we can bring you or anyone in need PLEASE let me know and we would be happy to assist. email me at rcquailcountry@aol.com #10704215

Tammy D. Ferren May 23, 2013

@JudyAnn....thank you! If you pass through on I-35 you will surely see it. #10704222

Terry Cervi May 23, 2013

Laura told me abut your link to the photos of this week's tornado. What horrible devastation. I'm so glad to hear that your family is ok. That had to be such a scary thing to go through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Tammy. #10704275

Cindy Bendush May 23, 2013

This is heartbreaking and I can't even imagine the horror and worry everyone has gone through in the wake of this devastating storm. I pray that God be with you and those who have been touched in any way by this disaster. #10704315

Ellen Hodges May 23, 2013

Also heard from Laura about this image, Tammy! Glad that you and your family got through the storms okay. Prayers for everyone affected!!! Looks like your kids are following in your footsteps with the awesome image!! #10704441

Laura L. Gonzales May 23, 2013

So glad you are ok! My heart just breaks to see such devastation and knowing that lives were lost through this horrible storm. I just can't even imagine it. My thoughts and prayers go out to all that have been affected bu this horrific disaster! Blessings! #10704450

Tammy D. Ferren May 23, 2013

I guess I think that everyone is seeing millions of these types of photos because living right here my fb newsfeed is full of firsthand pics. There are so many amazing photos. #10704470

Tammy D. Ferren May 23, 2013

Trust me, I am thankful for the safety of my son and in the same breath so very sad for the loss of others. There were thousands in its path and just no rhyme or reason to who got hit or who didn't. One of the saddest things was the kids at the school. Apparently they were in the basement and ended up drowning from a burst water pipe. Or that's what I've heard. I mean.....one wants to ask why. But, that's one we can't answer. #10704497

Usman M. Bajwa May 23, 2013

Its so very painful to see such devastation. My heart and prayers go out to all the effected families. Thanks for sharing Tammy.

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