Friday, March 27, 2009

Red River rising

Today my thoughts are overwhelmed with the flooding in Fargo-Moorhead. Last night the Red River rose to its highest level in over 100 years. The river is expected to crest sometime tomorrow. While Jon's family's homes are in the safest (flood-wise) area of Fargo, there's no telling what could happen with this unprecedented level of flooding.

The American Red Cross is actively involved in relief efforts and is taking donations here.

My hope is go back to regularly scheduled blogging over the weekend about Jon's birthday (tomorrow), my half marathon (tomorrow, but could be cancelled due to lightning), my birthday (Sunday), and potty training exploits (Days Without Accident: 10).

8 comments:

Joanna said...

Jon's family has been in my thoughts. I hope they make it through ok.

Good luck on the run!

Shelley said...

I'll continue thinking and praying for Jon's family. I hope everything turns out ok.

London said...

I just read about this on MSN this morning. Everyone is in my prayers!

(We've had tons of rain here too, but it's impossible to flood since we've been in a drought for so long.)

Sadia said...

I think about Jon's family every time I listen to the news. I've lived through one horrible flood, and I'm just glad that the state is being proactive.

Goddess in Progress said...

I think of Jon's family every time I see an updated story. I hope they are safe.

Cathy said...

Thinking good thoughts for Jon's family. Hoping your half goes! And you rock your run! And you have a FABULOUS birthday recovering from your race!

Thinking of you. And hey, can you send some potty training vibes to my May child please!

Amy said...

Your family is in my thoughts.

Jessica said...

I've been thinking about you and Jon all day - as funny as Fargo is, I hope all is well for them.