Last night's 1-2 am "Family Camping Trip". Daughter unaware of tornado nearby destroying our town

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athornquist on December 12nd, 2021 at 04:03 UTC »

Since it is on my heart, let me also mention that instead of hitting us, the tornado just missed us and demolished a low-income part of town. My wife works at a local school, and her kindergarten students live in that part of town. Last we heard, 8 of her students are unaccounted for. Their apartments are just... gone.

(Edited for clarity. Sleep-deprived and typing is a struggle.)

beerme72 on December 12nd, 2021 at 04:13 UTC »

Midwest living....the kids knowing about tornado safety. We'd go camping when they were younger....as they got older, I was honest and told them to wear pajamas and keep a 'scoot bag' handy. (change of clothes, toiletries, extra shoes)....all you can do is try to be ready, right?

glad you all were safe.

Safe_Acanthisitta_99 on December 12nd, 2021 at 04:53 UTC »

This breaks my heart, I can't imagine how scary that must have been. Y'all are fantastic parents, I admire you for shielding your daughter from the weight of the situation. So glad you are all safe!! ❤️