Prayer for the state of Minnesota

[sunshinemckenzie]

Saying prayers for those involved in this horrible bridge accident.

May God be with them.

[SunshineGirl]

Oh, no! I had not heard about this. I just saw the brief story on CNN. :(

[sunshinemckenzie]

Live video:

http://www.myfoxtoledo.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=3946285&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

this is just horrible!

[llgray16]

OMG, this is is so terrible. Prayers for everyone.

[jl8595]

Oh gosh - just terrible. Prayers.

[Magical JenK]

You guys...I take that bridge to work if I drive. I took the bus today & thankfully it doesn't take that route, but I'm trying like all heck to get in touch w/my co-workers & friends. It's just so scary. There are people just stranded on the bridge. There are cars going backwards because of the way it buckeled. DH is a cop in sister city but as far as I know he hasn't been called in...can't get a hold of him as most cell phone lines are busy. Can't get a hold of one of our friend who would take the bridge home from work. It's just so scary. My mom called to see if I was home, I said no. She said whwere are you...I had no idea of what is going on at this point. So scary. That bridge is under construction & you can only go 45 mph w/good traffic. It's right out of downtown & rush hour. People could only go 10 mph. They had to be bumper to bumper. I just can't believe it. It's a main bridge into/out of Mpls. There is a Twin's game tonight & you could take that bridge rigt to the Metrodome exit. I just keep saying omg omg. I'm crying thinking of what could have been. I see these cars & pray these people are ok, I'm praying that they are no my co-workers, friends or family. I pray there is no one underneath the bridge in the river.

[llgray16]

You guys...I take that bridge to work if I drive. I took the bus today & thankfully it doesn't take that route, but I'm trying like all heck to get in touch w/my co-workers & friends. It's just so scary. There are people just stranded on the bridge. There are cars going backwards because of the way it buckeled. DH is a cop in sister city but as far as I know he hasn't been called in...can't get a hold of him as most cell phone lines are busy. Can't get a hold of one of our friend who would take the bridge home from work. It's just so scary. My mom called to see if I was home, I said no. She said whwere are you...I had no idea of what is going on at this point. So scary. That bridge is under construction & you can only go 45 mph w/good traffic. It's right out of downtown & rush hour. People could only go 10 mph. They had to be bumper to bumper. I just can't believe it. It's a main bridge into/out of Mpls. There is a Twin's game tonight & you could take that bridge rigt to the Metrodome exit. I just keep saying omg omg. I'm crying thinking of what could have been. I see these cars & pray these people are ok, I'm praying that they are no my co-workers, friends or family. I pray there is no one underneath the bridge in the river.


I am so happy to see you post! I immediately thought of you when I saw this. I hope and pray that all your loved ones are ok and that hopefully the number of people who lost their lives in this is kept very low. This is just so sad.

[nurseminnie76]

OMG Jen -- how scary! Keeping everyone in my prayers. :hugs:

[sunshinemckenzie]

You guys...I take that bridge to work if I drive. I took the bus today & thankfully it doesn't take that route, but I'm trying like all heck to get in touch w/my co-workers & friends. It's just so scary. There are people just stranded on the bridge. There are cars going backwards because of the way it buckeled. DH is a cop in sister city but as far as I know he hasn't been called in...can't get a hold of him as most cell phone lines are busy. Can't get a hold of one of our friend who would take the bridge home from work. It's just so scary. My mom called to see if I was home, I said no. She said whwere are you...I had no idea of what is going on at this point. So scary. That bridge is under construction & you can only go 45 mph w/good traffic. It's right out of downtown & rush hour. People could only go 10 mph. They had to be bumper to bumper. I just can't believe it. It's a main bridge into/out of Mpls. There is a Twin's game tonight & you could take that bridge rigt to the Metrodome exit. I just keep saying omg omg. I'm crying thinking of what could have been. I see these cars & pray these people are ok, I'm praying that they are no my co-workers, friends or family. I pray there is no one underneath the bridge in the river.

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: we are there giving you hugs and saying prayers for you and your family. Oh hon......:hugs:

[coastalgirl]

this is just awful. Jen I am glad you are ok. I sure hope that everyone is ok. Please keep us posted.
My prayers and those of my family will go out to all involved. :hugs:

[jl8595]

Oh, Jen!!! I can imagine the stress you're enduring right now. I'll be thinking of you and all your friends/neighbors/family. Hang in there and I hope you're able to settle your fears in a positive light this evening. :hugs:

[LuvMyBoys]

I'm relieved for your safety too, Jen! I will keep your friends, family, and co-workers in my thoughts and prayers. :hugs:

[arob414]

:hugs: Jen:hugs:

[3dog2kidmom]

OMG Jen, I'm so glad you're safe! I will pray that no friends or family are involved either.

I'm hoping a friend on another forum from outside of the cities posts soon, too, that she and her family are safe.

What a terrible, terrible tragedy!

:hugs:

[Alice28]

Jen- :hugs:

I am in shock from the whole thing- so scary. I am praying for all

[Hedy]

You guys...I take that bridge to work if I drive. I took the bus today & thankfully it doesn't take that route, but I'm trying like all heck to get in touch w/my co-workers & friends. It's just so scary. There are people just stranded on the bridge. There are cars going backwards because of the way it buckeled. DH is a cop in sister city but as far as I know he hasn't been called in...can't get a hold of him as most cell phone lines are busy. Can't get a hold of one of our friend who would take the bridge home from work. It's just so scary. My mom called to see if I was home, I said no. She said whwere are you...I had no idea of what is going on at this point. So scary. That bridge is under construction & you can only go 45 mph w/good traffic. It's right out of downtown & rush hour. People could only go 10 mph. They had to be bumper to bumper. I just can't believe it. It's a main bridge into/out of Mpls. There is a Twin's game tonight & you could take that bridge rigt to the Metrodome exit. I just keep saying omg omg. I'm crying thinking of what could have been. I see these cars & pray these people are ok, I'm praying that they are no my co-workers, friends or family. I pray there is no one underneath the bridge in the river.

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

[Sahmy]

Jen :hugs:

I can't believe this. How awful. I hate going over bridges and always close my eyes if DH is driving. Keeping everyone in my prayers. :hugs:

[Kycha]

Oh Jen. How horrible! Just know that your Sunshine family is praying for your family, friends and co-workers make it home safely tonight.

[DooDahDay]

OMG Jen that is so amazing. Fate was really steered you in the right direction today. I can't imagine how your mom felt...it must have been horrifying for her. You will all be in my thoughts tonight.

Joanne (lilstint on The Dis)

[Magical JenK]

Thanks everyone! Thankfully most of my friends have been accounted for. Just waiting on 1 but chances are she shouldn't been over in Mpls, but you never know. My aunt was on a river paddleboat that had just gone under the bridge & was in the lock at the St Anthony Falls dam. She saw the whole thing happen. A friend's husband has passed the bridge 10 min earlier. It's just so scary & I'm just so thankful that I didn't drive today, that my friend's husband was not running late today, that my aunt's boat was in the lock, that my co-workers have been accounted for. They have closed the interstate about 5 miles prior to where it happened, so it will be very interesting to see how the traffic will be routed.

Shelly-have you heard from the other MN on the other message boards?

[coastalgirl]

Jen, I am so glad to hear your family is all safe. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this!
Did you ever get to talk to you hubby?
Your poor aunt witnessing the whole thing. How scary for her!

Take care and keep us posted!

Lydia

[rygirlsmum]

I just saw the news - prayers to all.

[Magical JenK]

Jen, I am so glad to hear your family is all safe. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this!
Did you ever get to talk to you hubby?
Your poor aunt witnessing the whole thing. How scary for her!

Take care and keep us posted!

Lydia


Lydia-

Yes, sorry, meant to say that DH has not been called to help but his city & many of the surrounding cities are there helping as well. Thanks for asking.

[wilsonfamily4]

I have been watching this for hours just stunned. And then I remembered there are Sunshiners living in that area! I am so glad Jen that you are good. I keep crying thinking of these people and children.

So glad you are okay.

[disneynut]

How awful, still watching this on the news. Jen glad all is good for you..:hugs:

I understand your worry. My husband and daughter were 30 min. behind the bridge collapse between OK and Ark from a camping trip and I could not get a hold of them for hours so at that time I had no idea where they were but knew that had to cross that bridge and of course the fear and worry had me going crazy. Dont know what else to say except everyone pray and hug your loved ones. :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

[Magical JenK]

It's just so scary & sad. I just hope when I get to work tomorrow everyone is safe. I never liked bridges much, but postly think of my fear when stopped underneath one....now it will be a long time before I forget going over too! Those poor people! How frightened they must have been!

Disneynut-when did that bridge collapse? Just so scary!! I'm glad your family was safe but how scary for you!

[~Kathie]

Just came online and received an email from a friend who's family lives in MN. She was nervous about her neice but finally heard from her.

Jen.......so gald you are okay and your co-workers are ok as well.

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. :hugs:

[disneynut]

It had to have been a little over 5 years ago. I used to live in Oklahoma before I moved to Louisiana. I was pregnant with my youngest so I didnt feel like camping and she just turned 5. I also have a fear of bridges well I guess all heights. I always close my eyes and clench my fist and grit my teeth whenever we go over one. I dont care how pretty it looks, I dont want to look. My heart goes out to all affected. My prayers will be with all. Hope all goes well for you too Jen.
Christina

[Soccer Princess]

Jen -- I'm so glad you are your friends and family are okay.
I cannot even imagine...I will keep everyone affected in my thoughts and prayers.. :(

[ItsmeSunnyV]

:hugs: :hugs: Jen, thank god you are okay!! :hugs: :hugs:

[bartleby1]

I just got home and heard this on the news. How terrible! Jen - so glad you're ok and prayers go out to all involved.

While watching the news story wondering how such a thing could happen, wondering if the bridge was inspected recently, was in need of repair, etc, etc, etc, our local news ran a stunning statistic about 70% of dams are not inspected regularly. Scary for me since I live right by one. I wonder what the statistics are on bridge inspections? tunnels? How scary!

:hugs: and prayers again for all involved.