Oklahoma winds.

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When I look back on this date I will remember exactly where I was, who I was with, and how I felt.  I was at my job running down a hallway, as the lights flickered on and off. I was holding hands with my co-worker running to the safe spot in the middle of the casino. The tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma today was very close to where I call home. Moore is a place that I go to all the time. It is literally the next town over. I have not seen the devastation in person yet because the highway is closed, however the images that the news is showing is absolutely heartbreaking. I want to let all the families know they are in my heart forever. 

The sadness I feel is overbearing. The thought of a tornado is so scary. If you have never been around one or only seen them on TV. I can tell you now that is how you want to see one. Being near one or in the middle of one is a nightmare. I still remember the first tornado I witnessed. If you are from here you know the one. May 3rd is not just another day in Oklahoma. It was a day that we lost our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and friends. It was the strongest tornado recorded at the time. I still remember where I was that day. It is actually quite a funny story. 

The year was 1999. The sky started ringing the loudest sounds I had ever heard. It sang a song that told everyone around to get underground right now. My family did not have a shelter so we went into this huge ditch and put mattresses over us. I look back on this memory and realize how ridiculous this was. My family also would go to the bridge and hide underneath it. As many of you know both of these things were not going to save me or my family. I told you it was kind of funny. 

Is it not strange how when a traumatic event happens we remember every detail of that day. This is one of those days. I wont be able to forget. When I hear that siren fill the air I will think twice about how I handle future warnings. If anybody feels the same as I do, or has a question I will be right here. I know that we will overcome all of this. We always do! I am very proud of my state today. My thoughts are with every one of you.

Kelly Rose