So, because it is Iowa, tornadoes are a thing. Anyway, Wednesday we were heading back from Leon when we got a text from a lovely member, concerned for our well-being. We were confused, as it was about 70 degrees outside, why was she asking if we needed to take cover? She informed us that a storm was about to hit, and that Southern Iowa had been receiving tornado warnings all afternoon. We told her that we were about 15 minutes away still, but that we would hurry before it hit and hide in our apartment, but didn't take it too seriously, because we hadn't received any warnings...
So we continued, and pretty soon, a wall of rain hit us. Literally the scariest moment of my life, seeing swirling clouds and there is pounding rain and it is suddenly super dark at 6 pm. So, we prayed. Asked that we make it home safely, and that no harm will come to us. And, obviously, God answered our prayer, as He does for all who faithfully ask Him. No sooner had we run into our apartment, the storm picked back up. But, from inside the apartment, it was no longer scary :) And I witnessed the largest and loudest thunderstorm I have ever seen.
(The twirling clouds... Can't see it that well in the picture)
Then, Thursday. We had our fantastic District Meeting with our fantastic district, and afterwards the Perry Hermanas stayed to help us with some of our appointments. Well, while heading back from Truro with the Amazing Hermana Tolson, we got a text from our zone leaders, forwarded from President Badger - GO INSIDE!!! Apparently, Mother Nature decided that we needed more storms, and a tornado touched down in the Hermana's area. So, we took cover in a member's home and helped them make waffles. Then, in a window of clear, we went home to Osceola, and the Hermanas stayed the night :) So, there is your delayed weather forecast for Osceola, Iowa!! Don't worry, everyone is safe!
Then Saturday finally came!! And along with it, Hannah's baptism! She is just the sweetest girl, who has been waiting for this day! We are so proud of her!!
Tanner Olsen, me, Hannah (holding 'Sister Short'), and Sister Back
Me and 'Sister Short'
