New England Floods Cause Havoc

I am originally from New England and spent a lot of time in the area of N.E. New England being affected by the floods from recent rains. My daughter currently lives in one of the areas that has experienced major flooding.

As I looked at the photos she forwarded to me of the damage done by the flood waters I couldn't help but be in awe of the power of mother nature. We may think that we build heavy duty dams and provide for rainfall but it was no match for the onslaught of water that hit in such a short span of time.

As I watched people being interviewed on television about how they felt having to evacuate their homes I couldn't help but be impressed. New Englanders are a hardy sort. They grabbed what they could and determined they would deal with the aftermath when possible.

During one phone conversation with my daughter, she was just returning from a friends apartment where they had been placing the furniture on stacks of cinder blocks. This was to help shield it from the water that was already at the back door and very sure to be coming in to some degree.

My thoughts go out to all those who have suffered with the situation of flood waters in New England and the havoc they have caused. I see damage being done to places I have lived and it makes me sad.

My thoughts and prayer go out to all living in that region.