Thursday – A Little Personal – Mourning Texas Losses

~ John W. Howell

 

Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash

As you know by now, there was severe flooding in Texas, which as of today has killed 111 persons. There are still 170 missing.  Initially, I was going to post a story about Twiggy and Tempeste in the rain, but in retrospect, it seems a little disrespectful at this stage of the search and rescue operation. So to those who lost loved ones, and to those who still have had no word on their missing moms, dads, sons, and daughters, we respectfully offer our prayers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

87 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Mourning Texas Losses”

  5. It’s just heartbreaking. Kerr County’s been my ‘second home’ in Texas, and the loss of people and cherished places is awful. On the other hand, the same spirit that infused recovery from our various hurricanes, freezes, and past floods is present. As you well know, ‘neighbors helping neighbors” is an expansive concept in Texas. One of the first photos I saw on July 5 was of a fleet of HEB relief trucks headed to Kerrville.

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    1. As a first-person witness during Hurricane Harvey, I can attest to the helping spirit of all Texans. I saw the same fleet and was reminded of all the support given to the residents of Port A. It brought back bittersweet memories. I pray for the strength of the workers, volunteers, and survivors to keep on. Thanks, Linda.

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  8. This flood has been and is heartbreaking for all of us. Thank you for offering space — for remembrance, tearful love, and beleaguered hope. 💙

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  19. This was very respectful, John. It’s truly heart-wrenching.
    In a mountain summer-vacation town about an hour away from me they also had severe flooding. The river rose 22 feet in less than half an hour and swept away people and entire houses. Somehow, seeing that close to home, makes the widespread tragedy of Camp Mystic and Kerr County even more emotionally impactful. It’s one of those horrors to which the eyes get glued…
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    Even though Twiggy and Tempeste aren’t on hand today, their playful spirit is felt. Big hugs.

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    1. They said they were okay with a week off. Sometimes, we need to pause and consider how others have it much worse than we do and send them the best wishes we can muster. Hugs, Teagan.

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  20. My heart breaks a little more with each new body found. This is a true tragedy and, as much as we would like to complain and blame, now is not the time. Sending lots of love to the families.

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      1. Or: If they are not MAGA, don’t try to save them. Seriously? Aberrant and disgraceful and many more adjectives come to mind but I’ll keep it clean,.

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        1. I never heard that one. I did hear about a Texas pediatrician named Christina Propst who made controversial comments on social media, wishing that “MAGA” individuals affected by the flooding would experience the consequences of their votes, while hoping that “non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry”.

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        2. Jesus – that is disgusting! Can politics please take a back-seat here? Do you think the victims care who you voted for? All they want is to live. My God…

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      1. Our kids went to a sleep-away camp, too. Those memories are still some of our best. Like you, that’s why it hits me hard. I don’t know how I could have coped.

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      1. You’re welcome, John. You seem like a really kind person. Do you have another way to communicate, like Instagram or Google Chat? I’d love to chat more with you.

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