This was taken in our backyard just one day before Irene's visit.
Tropical storm Irene produced flooding in our area unlike any other event in the memories of even our eldest residents. Per some officials, this is the kind of flood that only happens every 500 years. Our beautiful mountaintop is devastated, but not defeated. The first few pictures are of our home, and areas within walking distance. I haven't yet been brave enough to explore nearby towns. Neighbors are helping neighbors, as bad as it was, it could have been much worse. There are many stories of lives that were saved. Our home, as bad as it looks on the outside, was perfectly preserved on the inside. Once we climbed over pieces of asphalt, branches, debris, a couple of partially buried vehicles and up the ramp that used to be our deck and opened the door to our home, we found the interior to be just the way we had left it - dry and undisturbed. We thank God for His mercy and pray for our friends and neighbors who are suffering many losses. The power of Irene was great, but our God is much greater!
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