Tuesday evening, an F3 tornado ripped through Collin County, Texas. My wife Belinda grew up in Collin County, and we feel a real connection with the people who have been victimized by this storm. This morning I viewed a video online about a family who lost their 14 year old son when he was struck in the chest by a piece of lumber. His Dad shared his comfort in knowing that his son was in heaven with Jesus, because he was a Christian.
The Dallas Morning News gave this account of the story:
Mike Owens gripped his grandson and braced his back and feet against the laundry room wall for the coming tornado. The washer and dryer fell on top of them, the house was destroyed, and enough dirt to fill a Dixie cup packed his mouth. Once the tornado passed, he shouted for his wife, nephew and son who had huddled
under the stairs. Only two answered. His 14-year-old son, Colson Owens, was one of three people killed after two tornadoes swept through the rolling hills and farmland in northern Collin and southern Grayson counties late Tuesday.
My heart and prayers go out to the Owens family in the loss of Colson. I'll be giving my kids extra hugs today.
2 comments:
That's just terrible. To think of losing one of your kids is horrible. Thanks for posting.
Russ,
I just happened to run across this older blog which mentioned my son, Colson. If you get a chance, you might visit www.ColsonOwens.com. There's music on the site too, so make sure your sounds on. (At the bottom of the page KELSEY'S SONG, be sure to go to the link MORE ABOUT KELSEY.
THANKS,
Mike Owens in Westminster, Texas
Dec. 27, 2007
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