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Tornadoes are sudden and unexpected which only exacerbates the sheer terror. The one that destroyed our house was an EF2 that hit in the middle of the night as part of a multiple tornado cell.

Our youngest son basically saved us by ordering us into the basement as the tornado was approaching. We were going down the stairs when the tornado destroyed the house. It took seconds. I can confirm that a tornado does sound like a huge freight train bearing down. The sky was orange-grey. You can literally feel it in the air. It's surreal and unforgettable.

I can only imagine what the people of Florida are experiencing as Ian bears down on them. Fortunately they have time to evacuate and I hope they all do. As horrible as the prospect of losing homes and possessions is, material items can be replaced. Lives cannot.

Thank you for sharing the translation. It is powerful.

I appreciate this line in particular:

"Be overturned, those in high places daunted,

Those overlooked regarded."

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