Mar 23, 2009

Back to the floods

I knew after the record amounts of snow there would be problems in the Red River valley again, as they predicted. A few weeks ago they announced that National Guard units would be sent in to help. But honestly, we just kind of put it out of our minds. But then yesterday, David's section leader called, and the unit was put "On Notice". This basically indicates they will be sent in the next 72 hours. So now we just wait. It's hard to believe the last time the Duluth unit did flood duty in East Grand Forks, it was 12 years ago. We also only had one child then, which is strange to remember! Anyway, it was sobering to hear David's stories about things that happened while he was there. This included him and his best friend almost literally, floating away in a three-ton truck when a levy broke. I just take the days they'e gone one day at a time. Hope for no rain!