Nappanee, Indiana Tornado

A tornado touched down in Nappanee, Indiana on October 18th. This greatly interest me because we used to live quite close to Nappanee (17 miles). I'd show you a picture of the distance, but mapquest has not been very cooperative.

We knew a few people that lived in that area, and thankfully everyone is okay. The crazy thing is that I had a dream that night/next morning (well after the tornado touched down) that we lived in Indiana, and were experiencing a tornado. I don't remember much, but it looks like my dream was someone's reality.

Apparently it was a category 3 storm, which was 1/2 mile wide, and moved at 162 mph. WOW!

Here are some links to local coverage. Local Cleanup Efforts

Goshen News Write-Up

Some Video Footage:

Quick Hits v.2

After meetings I made a quick trip up to Goshen. It was nice to see the area, drive up 33 from Fort Wayne, as the fields are being harvested (or soon to be in some cases).

I made a quick, nosy, drive around our old home. Looked pretty nice.....still small....definitely couldn't have managed with 2 kids there, thought it was good for us while we lived there.

It was good to see Chris & Heather, Joe & Kris, and all the kids. Had I had more time I would have like to connect with many more....

Friday breakfast was fun. It happened to be my birthday, and Joe had gotten a piece of coffee cake with a candle in it. I'm glad they didn't go the 29 candle route, it would have left me with an icing I wouldn't have liked.....not to mention having enough divets to qualify as a public golf course on welfare.

When I would go to breakfast with the guys, I usually went one of 3 routes: just coffee cake, coffee cake and 2 pancakes (which are like...plate sized), or the "Fritz".

The "Fritz" sounds like something Steve Taylor would be on (good 80's song reference). It's a combination of gravy, eggs, and potatoes. Some places call it the dumpster dish...but after Fritzy, it wasn named the Fritz. (so now you know, if you ever want to go to Goshen, hunt down the County Seat Cafe, find Fritz, and tell her it was recommended on this blog....she might even give you a piece of coffee cake for your efforts).

Babies & More Babies

While we eagerly wait for little one to enter the world (Dakota put his claim in for a brother) we are excited about the baby news from Goshen! Congrats Joe & Kris, between you, Chris & Heather, Micah & Angie, & ??? (other unknown expectants) the church shouldn't have any trouble sustaining it's incredible growth.

Kristy and I commented about how our drive has quintupled (emphasise drive...not babies), since the last time we had to go the hospital. From 5 minutes to 25. It's good Kristy doesn't tend to have fast labor! We already know a couple who had a baby in the car because they didn't get to the hospital in time, but I'm sure it won't happen to us.

On a side note, nice murals Angie! They looked really great! I'm sure Lilly could have a pretty awesome room at home, if she doesn't already...

Goshen

From what I've heard, today is the last day for Christian Light in Goshen, Indiana. There were a lot of memories in that building. I spent 4 years working hard (with the help of great staff) to try and make that location and buisness a successful one, as a Provident Bookstore.

I still think the decision to sell the store was a good one. However, I also think the community would have supported a christian bookstore, if in a better location.

I wonder what will be done with the building? Just think, my old office area might turn into a living room, kitchen, etc?