Thursday, April 16, 2009

God is still in control


April 15th
The U-S Army Corps of Engineers has revised its flood crest prediction for Valley City and now says the Sheyenne River may have already crested at 20.63 feet on April 13th.
The above news release raised everyone's spirits last night. Maybe the worst was over and we could rest just a bit while still being watchful. Below is what I saw when I checked the weather this morning. Maybe we're not out of the woods yet. Regardless of what the future holds, it won't come as a surprise to the Lord. He alone controls the water and He will tell the river where to flow. "Great is His faithfulness, His mercies are new every morning."

FORECAST...THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY HAS NOT YET CRESTED. ALTHOUGH LOCAL RUNOFF IS DIMINISHING...INFLOW ABOVE BALDHILL DAM CONTINUES. AS A RESULT...THE OUTFLOW FROM THE DAM MAY INCREASE LATER THIS WEEK...WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE RIVER LEVEL TO RESUME RISING MORE STEADILY.
The pictures I posted show how our town is beginning to look like a war zone. We are all so grateful for the National Guard and all their hard work. The Black Hawk helicopters are truly a sight to see. I live about a mile from the Barnes County airport so we were able to see them take off and land. It's an awesome sight to behold.
Half of our town has been asked to evacuate but there's no word yet on how many have complied. Traffic is very light in town so people are staying off the roads. Many non essential businesses have closed to save water and stress on the sewer system. An announcement will be made tomorrow regarding when the schools may start again. Valley City State University has closed the campus for the rest of the semester and the classes will all be finished online.
So, that's the latest from Valley City. I have truly seen the hands and feet of Jesus thoughout this whole ordeal.

4 comments:

  1. What an ordeal, Cyndy. Continuing to pray for your town.

    From Roberta Anne- The Raggedy Girl

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  2. I do so sincerely pray that the worst is past for your town and all those in your state who have suffered so much. My heart and my prayers remains with you and your neighbors.

    Many hugs........

    Di

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  3. I pray that the worst has past, I will continue to pray for your family and friends !

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  4. bless your heart.iam praying for you Cyn.God bless and he is.look how close i put thei and the am together!iam is here....ann

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