Tennessee Floods

I’ve read about floods in the midwest. I know the story about Noah and his ark. However, I’ve never been this close to flooding. So far, 8 people have died because of the flooding and tornadoes here in Tennessee. Watching scenes on the news and keeping tabs online is frightening. We’re hearing stories of friends trapped in their homes with no communication and shelters being set up throughout the area. The national guard is evacuating homes just 15 minutes away from us. Not only are the rains a problem with flooding, but there are tornado watches and warnings. What’s the difference in a watch and a warning? Well, a watch is merely watching out for the tornado. A warning is there’s a tornado coming so get in a safe place--if there is a safe place to stay out of the way of a tornado. Right now we’re having a watch but it could change at any time. The thing is, our warning sirens haven’t been going off. GREAT!! So it’s pretty much keep the news on or the weather website.
Mom is due to fly in from 3 months in California, tomorrow, but I think she’s going to have to change her flight. There are so many road closures, including parts of freeways that I’m not sure we could make it to the airport to pick her up. We’re about 45 minutes away from the airport. Sorry mom.
Carey has been working out of Nashville so moved in with her friend in south Nashville. She comes home on the weekends so she’s safe with us. However, her friend hasn’t been heard from since yesterday afternoon. We’re concerned. The bottom floor of her house was flooding and the mid-floor was ankle deep. She was up on the upper floor with her dogs. (it’s a tri-level house) Her cell phone had gotten wet so isn’t working. She was chatting with us online then nothing. She may have lost her power. A friend tried picking her up but couldn’t get through because of the flooding. We’re praying for her safety.
Pockets of water are covering parts of major freeways and highways. Semi’s are getting stuck in some areas, halfway covered with water. A portable school building was seen floating down the same highway and dismantling before our eyes (on the news). In another town, a shed was seen floating down the road. Two children and their mother trapped in their attic--rescuers are trying to get to them. I’ve read about floodings like this (and worse) but never been this close. Our town has been okay so far. I have heard of a couple of streets in the area closed because of creeks flooding over onto the road. And the creek near us has been washing over the bridge and flooding out the field across the street.
Now we’ve got a severe thunderstorm watch. So the rains aren’t over. Please pray for friends and family in this area.
We stayed home out of the storms today--our church was cancelled and Carey's as well. However, Charley's church didn't cancel and he had to play guitar for the kids for 3 services and now has a meeting. Praying that he gets home safe.