February is usually an uneventful time around Woods Edge Farm, with Valentine's Day and our daughter's birthday the only notable days of the somewhat dreary month. This year proved to be different as our farm was in the direct path of the Feb 6 tornado, one of many tornadoes in several southeastern states. We were not injured and still have our home, but the tornado did not cross our farm without leaving a trail of damage. Many large trees were ripped out of the grown, limbs were broken and all of our donkey sheds had their roofs torn off. Our home also had enough roof damage to require a new roof. The three sided shed attached to our small barn, a favorite spot for our donkeys during inclement weather, was completely destroyed. We were amazed and very grateful that none of our animals, including our miniature donkeys, llamas and chickens, were killed or harmed.
The sound of a tornado is not something we will soon forget, nor the fear of such a strong force that swept across our farm that night. Even in these weeks of repair and cleanup, we remember the outcome could have been far different and are very thankful.
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