Blanco River Flooding

Dear Friends, please take a look at the profile picture I have posted of the Blanco River in Wimberley. That scene no longer exists. Late at night on May 23 a huge wave of water ripped through the Blanco River taking everything in its path. 500 year old trees broken or uprooted. Houses swept away - some with people in them. Luckily there were not too many deaths from this horrific flood, but even one death is too much. Many hundreds of homes were destroyed. I'm sure you've all seen in on the news - the flood even mad the BBC. Larry and I were lucky because our house was the only one that was not damaged or destroyed along our stretch of the river. There were volunteers at our neighbors' house yesterday pulling out all the ruined appliances, furniture, wood, drywall, etc. I worked outside for a little while, but the heat forced me to quit. With CFS I can't handle the heat and sun here in Central Texas. I'm so grateful that all of my friends and neighbors along the Blanco River are OK. I'm so sad that the Blanco is not the beautiful river it use to be. I'm still running on adrenalin right now, but starting to come down and crash. Rested most of the day today except for grocery shopping and cooking. Glad you all are still here. Sorry I've been out of touch.

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triunfadora
triunfadora

Oh, my word! What a tragedy! I knew there was flooding, but I was not aware it was so close to where you live. This must be a very difficult time for you and your neighbors as they try to unearth what is left of their lives. You are all in my prayers. Much love.
2097Maris
2097Maris

Oh What a terrible thing! So glad you are safe. REST, REST, REST.
Love,
Denise
blancorivergirl
blancorivergirl

Wimberley is such a great town. We have local volunteers and people coming from all over the place - as far as Canada - to help us dig our way out of the muck, carnage and debris. The organization, resources and support are just phenominal.
PilotRock
PilotRock

Wow! I\'ve seen your area all over the news reports! I\'m glad you spared!
God be with and bless your neighbors!
aussiedi
aussiedi

Sorry I am here so late.Such a tragedy for so many people , so sad indeed.We have had similar happenings here in Australia with heartbreaking stories.Little toddlers swepped from their mother\'s arms by flood waters.Families torn apart by sudden unpredictable floods.I am so relieved that you are safe and also didn\'t lose your home.Some special mercy there for you.Hugs and healing xo
blancorivergirl
blancorivergirl

Diane, I\'m so sorry to hear you\'ve had flooding too and such sorrow. My ex-husband is from Dunedin, NZ and sent me pictures of the flooding in that area. I guess \"down under\" is not escaping climate change either.