Graduation Party

Yesterday was a mixture of emotions.  Sorry son, I was dreading going to Bob's for Matt's 8th grade graduation party but knew it was something I had to do.
Surprise, Matt met us as we got out of the truck.  (Of course we took the truck, there were people who hadn't seen it)  Took his envelope and the dish of pasta salad I'd brought upon Bob's request.  Then met up with a former sister and brother in law that were just arriving.  It turned out they had made provisions for people inside their air conditioned home.  Hip Hip Hurray !!!
Food was as usual for Tara and Bob's parties.  Even though we haven't been to anything at their home for years it was still up to their usual standard of fantastic and plentiful.  
The family made a good showing and chat and laughter abound.  A short break when the weather took a turn but it was over about the time we got the outdoor things secured.
What we didn't know at the time was the storm that virtually missed us met up with another from the north and hit Demotte, IN where Tara's parents live.  They weren't at home at the time, for which we are all thankful.  Paula, Tara's mom, is in the hospital with a myriad of bronchial infections and Carl, Tara's dad, was there with her.  
Someone posted an 8 minute video on U Tube driving thru Demotte cussing and videoing the car dashboard but it did show enough that not all of the buildings were destroyed.  In fact the only damage I was able to see was trees up rooted.  I know Paula and Carl lost some windows and don't have electricity.  Sure wish I had a generator to take to them so they could save the food in the deep freeze.  I think Tara was going to try and load some of it in coolers and bring it back to Joliet.
Since we didn't find out about the tornado till this morning, yesterday turned out to be a very nice day.  Thanks family.