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    Default Flood news from Darlene

    Her area has been devastated with flooding. Her home isn't in livable condition. She had water higher than her kitchen counter tops in her home.

    She sent me a message to let people know that they are okay, but their home is not.

    I'm so sad to hear this news and hope that she and her family can regroup as quickly as possible.
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    oh no.
    I am glad everyone is ok, but cannot imagine what she is going through.
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    ditto what Russ said.
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    Oh noooooooooooo how devastating and life changing this is..I couldn't even imagine!
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    I'm so sorry to hear about their home, but grateful they are ok.
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    I'm glad that she contacted you Sara - and that they are physically okay - cannot imagine facing the devastation of their home.
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    I am so sorry to hear about their home but glad to hear they are okay.
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    The photos of the flooded areas are just heartbreaking! I hope they're able to restore their house to good order quickly.
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    ~I was afraid her idyllic homestead would suffer badly. I am so bummed for her.
    I am glad they are ok though. Flooding is devastating to property but their lives and safety are far more important. I hope the water recedes quickly and they are able to salvage a good deal.~
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    That is so sad to here........hugs to her and her family.

    So very sorry for her home but lives are much more
    important than stuff..........though very devastating emotionally.
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    I'm so sorry to hear that, but glad that her family is okay.

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    I'm glad to hear they are ok, but cannot imagine how they are feeling, it is such sad news.
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    Poor Darlene! I am glad they are physically okay but I am heartbroken to hear about their home. Thank you Sara for letting us know.
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    Glad to hear her family is safe. Hope things sort themselves out quickly for her home.
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    Oh, poor Darlene, I'm heartbroken for her. I wish there was something we could do to help. Thank you for letting us know, Sara. Please keep us posted if you hear from her again.

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