Baymule
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Hurricane Harvey
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That is just too slow!!!
Just how much more rain is Houston going to get?
And the picture of the damn,
SO MUCH WATER! There is not going to be anything left downstream of that...just nothing. 
Just how much more rain is Houston going to get?
And the picture of the damn,
SO MUCH WATER! There is not going to be anything left downstream of that...just nothing. 
babsbag
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Still praying for all of you and your families. What a hopeless feeling this must be.
@Baymule I guess Texas needs to take lessons from CA on flood control and dam releases. Our state does a pretty darn good job of avoiding flooding downstream. I used to work at a dam and I have a lot of respect for the operators here as they have to not only protect downstream in the winter but save enough water for the farmers for summer and anticipate how much snow melt there will be to add water to the reservoir. They are sometimes at the mercy of mother nature and a dam almost failing like last year but for the most part they do a good job, and I wouldn't want their job, so much at stake if they make the wrong choice and hold back to much or release to much.
@Baymule I guess Texas needs to take lessons from CA on flood control and dam releases. Our state does a pretty darn good job of avoiding flooding downstream. I used to work at a dam and I have a lot of respect for the operators here as they have to not only protect downstream in the winter but save enough water for the farmers for summer and anticipate how much snow melt there will be to add water to the reservoir. They are sometimes at the mercy of mother nature and a dam almost failing like last year but for the most part they do a good job, and I wouldn't want their job, so much at stake if they make the wrong choice and hold back to much or release to much.
Pastor Dave
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"As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."--Gen. 8:22
"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth."--Gen. 9:16
Oh Lord God, please remember your covenant and make the rains cease in the Gulf region of Tx and LA. Please keep these folks we call friends on BYH safe(and their neighbors). Bless those that are assisting them. Please bless those with tremendous loss to prosper and multiply again as did the sons of Noah. And, give us compassion and charitable love to give aid now and in the aftermath of these storms. Let our country come together and grow strong again realizing it is You we rely on. Our trust Is in You, Lord.
In Jesus, name we pray--AMEN.
"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth."--Gen. 9:16
Oh Lord God, please remember your covenant and make the rains cease in the Gulf region of Tx and LA. Please keep these folks we call friends on BYH safe(and their neighbors). Bless those that are assisting them. Please bless those with tremendous loss to prosper and multiply again as did the sons of Noah. And, give us compassion and charitable love to give aid now and in the aftermath of these storms. Let our country come together and grow strong again realizing it is You we rely on. Our trust Is in You, Lord.
In Jesus, name we pray--AMEN.
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Amen. And thanks for that prayer.
We do know that prayers are answered. We were blessed last night as the water receded from threatening our home. I was literally shocked this morning to wake up and see how far it's fallen back. We are getting significant winds now and the rain has started falling again, so hoping that we aren't in as much danger again in a few more hours. What a roller coaster - and not the fun kind!
We do know that prayers are answered. We were blessed last night as the water receded from threatening our home. I was literally shocked this morning to wake up and see how far it's fallen back. We are getting significant winds now and the rain has started falling again, so hoping that we aren't in as much danger again in a few more hours. What a roller coaster - and not the fun kind!
Mini Horses
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AMEN! Thanks Pastor Dave....I'm sure your congregation is sending their prayers for all.
BlessedWithGoats
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Amen!
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Yesterday was a busy day for us and I didn't realize how far behind I got, on this thread.
I'm blown away by the enormity of this storm and the far reaching flooding. I'm no expert, but it seems to me, the devastation, of this storm, far outweighs Katrina - and at that time, we didn't think it could get any worse. But it has!!!
I'm just glad to hear everyone is safe. My heart breaks for the lost of livestock. Y'all continue to be in our prayers! I asked for prayer, for y'all, on Sunday, and you have been added to our church's prayer chain. It seems that God is answering those prayers, if even in small ways. Loved your prayer @Pastor Dave!!!
I'm blown away by the enormity of this storm and the far reaching flooding. I'm no expert, but it seems to me, the devastation, of this storm, far outweighs Katrina - and at that time, we didn't think it could get any worse. But it has!!!
I'm just glad to hear everyone is safe. My heart breaks for the lost of livestock. Y'all continue to be in our prayers! I asked for prayer, for y'all, on Sunday, and you have been added to our church's prayer chain. It seems that God is answering those prayers, if even in small ways. Loved your prayer @Pastor Dave!!!
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I'm watching rescues on TV right now in my parents neighborhood. Thank God they got out last night. They lived in Pinehurst...not sure if/when they will ever get back there. They are safe for now - and as soon as I can get to them, they will be coming home with me.
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Baymule
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@frustratedearthmother it was just announced that Addicks dam is in danger of breaching, on the southwest side of Houston. Residents are urged to flee. Will that reach You?
