Tuesday, November 19, 2013

A TORNADO STRIKES A FELLOW BLOGGER-A Prayer Request

It is amazing how connected we are to 
other bloggers.
We share their joys, their sorrows 
and, unfortunately. their tragedies.
A few months ago I asked for prayers
for Beth Marie at
 after her cancer surgery.
She has been on a long road to recovery
and has now been hit with another
life altering situation.
Here is what Ramblinon posted about Beth:

Beth's area was badly stricken by a tornado including Beth's home.  She happened to have been in a restaurant with her son when the tornado came through.  It blew out a window in her kitchen throwing shards into the living room.  Beth would have been in the kitchen then making supper for her son and herself but The Lord is good.  There is no power of course and she said roofs were torn off other apartments there but hers remains.  A fallen tree destroyed the laundry room, and she and her son had to walk 10 blocks to get back and discover all of this as the police had already roped off the area.  There was debris everywhere making the walk difficult.I, personally, don't understand why
God allows bad things to happen to good people.
I know it is not ours to quesstion why-
but that doesn't make it any easier to accept sometimes.

Please, please, please pray for 
Beth Marie.
You can leave a message here on my blog
 for her and, 
when she gets a chance,
 she will check in
to read your comments.

God bless you, Beth Marie.
We are ALL praying for you
and for your whole community!

Wedding pictures tomorrow!
    
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61 comments:

Kathy said...

Praying for you Beth Marie. We don't know why these things happen, but know that God is holding you in the palm of his hand and will see you through.

Anita Diaz said...

So heart breaking this is...praying for Beth Marie and family and all who have lost so much. Praying for the workers and people also who are there helping...

Musings from Kim K. said...

Prayers flowing for Beth Marie.

Susie said...

Prayers for our friend Beth Marie...She has been through so much. I have had her in my thought since the storms were coming. We are praying for all those in need . Just glad to know that Beth is not hurt. xoxo,Susie

Anna Hanley said...

I will pray for Beth with all that I have. She is a wonderful person and you are a great friend. God Bless Beth and everyone!

Rick Watson said...

This is a very thoughtful post. I thought about my blog friends just north of us when they had an outbreak of tornadoes. We know from experience how devastating they can be.

Sonny G said...



Prayers for Beth..

Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...

So sorry to hear that your friend was affected, and at the same time, glad to hear she and her son were safe and sound!

Sylvia said...

My heart goes out to Beth Marie and all the people. Praying for them.

Julie Marie said...

Adding my prayers for Beth and her family and all of those affected... xoxo Julie Marie

Junkchiccottage said...

Diana,
My prayers are going out to Bethmarie. My daughter has been volunteering to help down in that area for the last two days. She said the devastation is horrible. People have lost so much. It is very sad but the nice thing is people that have had everything taken by this storm are positive about rebuilding their lives. This is where faith and believing in God will see them through.
Kris

Anonymous said...

oh yes praying for her and all !

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

I will certainly pray for Beth Marie, Diana. Thank you for sharing this with us. xo

Nonnie said...

Praising God for His mercy upon Bethmarie. Prayers for her to continue in His love, comfort, grace and peace as she trusts Him through more difficult times.

Simply LKJ said...

Praying for Beth, and all of those affected by the storms. Praying for strength for her as she moves forward.

Stephanie said...

Oh how my heart goes out to Beth Marie and the many others that were affected by the storms. I will certainly be praying for her. Blessings to you, Diana. Hugs!

Kelly said...

I am so sorry to hear this news about Beth! Hasn't she had to endure enough already? I remember watching the news showing all of the devestation from those storms and wondering if it was affecting anyone I knew. I will keep her in my prayers.

Leslie Anne Tarabella said...

So glad she wasn't in her kitchen. Prayers for her and all those touched by this storm.

Anonymous said...

Oh, Diana. This storm has been so heartbreaking to hear about. I will keep Beth Marie in my prayers. Thank you for telling us about her.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Shirley said...

Good Morning Diana, I was hoping that I didn't have friends in harms way. Hugs and Prayers are going to Beth Marie,She can use everyone even if they are long distance. I am glad she wasn't home. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend.

Red Rose Alley said...


Oh no, a tornado hit her area! She has been through so much already with her cancer. I am thinking of your friend, Diana, and may God wrap His love around her like a warm blanket.

Thank you for your sweet comment. The camera that I use is a Canon Power Shot. The zoom-in lens is amazing on it. You've been taking great pictures yourself, my dear.

Love,
~Sheri

An Oasis in the Desert said...

Prayers to you, your family and friends!

Ann said...

My prayers go out to her and her family
may they recover fast
and may the good Lord guide and provide them with everything they need.

Good of you Nana Diana to spread the word so that more people can pray for them... I believe in the power of prayer.

living from glory to glory said...

Thank you for letting me know of this dear woman's crisis. We will be praying for her and her son. I just am amazed on how God had them both away while the storm ravaged her home. I believe for a miracle of helpers for her...
Yours, Roxy

RURAL said...

Praying for Beth, and all of those affected by this terrible storm.

Jen

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Prayers for Beth and her community. She has been through so much. It's a blessing she and her son were away at the time of the storm. xo Linda

Pura Vida said...

thanks for letting us know...but for the Grace of God there go I

Vee said...

Yes, praying for Beth. Of the four bloggers I know in the area, three out of four are present and accounted for. Beth is the one with all this damage to her home. Praise God that she wasn't home!

Sherry at The Rusty Pearl said...

She will be in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear of all the things that she is going thru. I will be in prayer for her and I will ask my prayer warriors that I know to keep her in prayer as well. GOD is good and he does have a plan for her. This I KNOW

Donna said...

I will pray. It is a miracle that she wasn't home, and didn't get hurt. Sounds like alot of devistation, so sad.

Donna said...

I will pray. It is a miracle that she wasn't home, and didn't get hurt. Sounds like alot of devistation, so sad.

Unknown said...

Prayers said for her and all the other people involved! Some people just have so much happen to them that it is unbelievable how they can get through. What a strong lady she is. God was watching out for her by taking her out of the path of danger. Sending a big hug her way.

SImple and Serene Living said...

My prayers go out to Beth Marie and everyone else affected by these storms. xo Laura

20 North Ora said...

Life certainly isn't fair, is it. Beth Marie, just know that lots of people are praying for you and your situations. Pray for healing and handling of the home situation. Bless you.

Judy

Tete said...

Praying for Beth and her son and so many others who were in the paths of the storms that just tore through so many communities this past Sunday. Glad she is ok and wasn't at home when it happened. God knows what he's doing. Just a good lesson on where to place your energy. On things that can be gone in a heartbeat or on things eternal.

Chatty Crone said...

I am a friend of Beth's - but I have been late reading blogs. I know she has had cancer and I pray that is over for her. And I did not know about her home. But Beth - I will continue to pray. I don't know why bad things happen to good people. I know people ask 'why me' but I guess sometimes I ask myself 'why not me'? We will find out some day I am sure.

Love, sandie

NanaNor's said...

Diana, I'm so sorry to hear about Beth Marie; having gone through a tornado here in Colorado five years ago, I know first hand of the destruction. Thankful that the Lord protected her. Unfortunately we live in a fallen world where bad things happen all the time; doesn't make it any easier except knowing others are upholding Beth. Praying for the Lord's provision for her!
Hugs, Noreen

Anonymous said...

We are all friends with Beth us bloggers. Oh my how very sad for her. I will continue to pray for her and son and family. I am so happy they did not get hurt. Sad what happened but es bad things do happen to good people. I just read that book last year.

Thanks for letting us know Di.

I was watching all that on news to think it was one of our dear Bloggers. Beth Marie. Oh Beth love ya girl. We are all praying for you and will continue.

We have been out of power seven hours in my area . Monday.

Our best friends two days. They came over to our place last night and in the day we all met over at the Restaurant in a town where they had power. Wires down in many towns.
We had high winds but nothing like dear Beth had.

Kim said...

Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way, Beth Marie. Thank goodness you and your son are safe.

Karen said...

Beth, I am so sorry to hear of the damage to your home! Continuing to pray for you and all affected by the storms.

Nellie said...

Prayers for Beth and all the others who were affected by the storms!

xo Nellie

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

So glad she is safe, hoping they are assisted in any way they need in the shortest order.

Cheryl @ TFD said...

I will be praying for Beth and her community. I pray she stays well and that her home will be restored to order quickly.

Anonymous said...

Oh, Diana, I'm so sorry! I have Beth Marie and her community in my prayers! Thank you for letting us know.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Diana, so sorry to hear this. Prayers are being said for Mary Beth and everyone in the path of those storms. Even my family is without power in Michigan since Sunday and may not have it till Friday or later.
Thank you for sharing this post.
Praying~~~

This N That said...

Prayers go out to all those affected by those storms..

Simple Pleasures said...

So sorry to hear that your friend was affected by that horrible storm. I'm glad to hear she and her son were safe and sound! Your very thoughtful Di!
xxoo

Sherri B. said...

Dear Beth Marie, I am so sorry you were caught up in this tragedy but thank the Lord that you are not injured. I will keep you in my prayers for sure. Much love and big hugs.

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

Prayers for Beth Marie. If there is anything specific we can pray about, or send her way, please let me know.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

It's been heartbreaking to watch the news and the devastation. I'm keeping Beth Marie in my prayers. Thanks for this post my friend. We're all in this together. God bless us all. Sweet hugs, Diane

Lisa Mangold Kosmoski said...

I'll pray for Beth Maine too. Where is she from? We live 5 miles from the devastation in Washington IL. We can help her in some way if she is near us.

Blessings,
Lisa

Doreen@foxdenrd said...

It is so sad and tragic that things like this happen, and no doubt will continue to happen. I will pray for Beth and for all those affected by the storm.

Sue said...

So sad to hear of a fellow blogger having such an awful thing happen to them and their family....prayers going out that she gets through this painful time...and to Thank God that she was not in the house...Sue in Atlanta

Dewena said...

Prayers and the very best wishes for Beth Marie. Thankfulness that you were not home at the time, but a hurting heart for the clean up and red tape ahead. I pray that God provides every need you have.
Dewena

My Garden Diaries said...

I have been praying for everyone affected by Sundays tornadoes. A very scary day for many. I am praying for you Beth Marie. If there is anything we can do let us know. I live right outside Chicago and am here to help. God bless....Nicole

Maureen Wyatt said...

I have lived through tornado damage and the long, long clean up that follows. She certainly has my prayers.

Laura said...

so sorry to hear that news diana... how awful, sending my prayers hugs and love xxxxz

vivian said...

will send some prayers up for Beth marie and also for the others who are dealing the aftermath and destruction. I cannot imagine..
xoxo
vivian

Unknown said...

That's terrible. I will be praying for her. Thanks for posting this, Diana. You are a light...guiding the way.
xoxo.
Mary

Beth said...

Thank you sweet Diana!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Thoughts and prayers to Beth Marie and her family…cannot imagine how devastating it all is…Glad they are safe...