Homes on Elm

This is the backside of the homes we tried to save. The sandbags are at 42 feet trying to move to 43 and the water was so close you could stand on the top of the dike and dip your toe into the river. Very quite and uncalming.

Elm Street

This is a picture of Brett, Christian and my friend Traci. We tried to assist the homes on the right, they are on the wrong side of the dike and needed help sandbagging on the backside of their homes. When we left these homes they were losing the battle. We have not found out if the homes are o.k. yet.

Fargo Dome

This is a picture this afternoon of the Dome. The Dome is 1/2 full of sandbags. We have topped the amount of bags to 3 million bags filled in 5 days. WAY TO GO FARGO.

Fargo Flood 2009

Hi everyone- I have a moment until the next sandbagging tonight.

This is a picture of Oxbow on Wednesday night around 6 pm. Christian and I assisted in sandbagging. The streets were flooded already and the homes were in extreme danger. You would not believe how Christian stepped up and even though he was tired and cold continued to work into the night. He has not once said I can't and has assisted us in the fight everday this week. No questions or complaints and he gets up and puts on his old clothes and we head out the door.
Thanks for all your prayers and concerns. We are currently fine but are awaiting the crest and the long wait until the crest will be over...which is not projected 4-8 days at a level of 42-43 feet.

March Blizzard - No School

I have pictures in a file, but I can't figure out how to get them to post on the blog!

Last Tournament for the Year!

For the last tournament Christian wanted his hair shaved and then have his number shaved into the back of his head. They lost the first two games but then pulled out the last game in overtime and won. We will see what next year brings. We may move on to swimming matches or tennis matches. (Sidebar- Eric I love my new lens but I need help using it properly).

4th Place - Spartan Gold Team

Our team took 4th after overtime. They did very well this tournament and we have only one tournament left for the year. GO SPARTANS!