Pictures of the Missouri River

Hi All,

Before, I get started with the purpose of my blog,  I want to wish all the father's out there, Happy Father's Day.

Next, I want to tell everyone I will be blogging all day, at Coffee Time Romances blog on Monday the 20th at this URL:  http://coffeetimeromance.com/CoffeeThoughts/

Okay, now what I'm really talking about today.  There are so many things going on in the world these days, but I'm going to talk about the cities and towns along the Missouri River.  The little town I live in is a suburb of Kansas City, and we have been warned of a flood in our area.  Gates have been opened to release the water up North of us.  Two levees have broken and released more water, and it's headed our way. 

My town has done all it can do to prepare for this flood.  Some of the businesses in our downtown area have gathered their things and moved them to safety while others can't decide whether to wait longer and hope the water doesn't reach them.  It's a quandary for everyone who lives in the flood zone. 

Here are some pictures my husband took at the Missouri River this week.  The river was high then, but it has rained since the day these were taken and more rain is on the way. 

In the above picture, the Corp of Engineers is working on the river.  The top picture is a bit deceiving because the width of the river is much greater. We were standing on the Missouri side and on the other side is Kansas. 

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Here is another picture.  You might be able to tell how muddy the river looks.  That's how it got the nickname of the Mighty MO or Muddy MO. In these pictures it looks like the river isn't moving, but once again it's appearance is deceiving because the current underneath is very strong.

I feel for all the people who are going through floods, fires, hurricanes and any kind of disaster.  With so much going on in the world, I can't understand why so many people try to hurt others.  People need our help and not our criticism. You would think, we would work together instead of against one another. 

Before I go, I want you to know I have been updating my website, and if you have time take a look at it.  http://www.skaymarshall.com

Until next Sunday, take care and have a safe week. 

Sandy
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