Not sure if this has been shared yet, but looks like a good resource.

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Who is this guy? Just some random volunteer or part of a bigger organization?

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I think someone said he is a high-end realtor in Austin.

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Oh yea. Probably one of the top 5 in town when it comes to revenue. Big time Westlake area

For Mary Grace, in Dallas

Green ribbon will go up tomorrow

Drove thru Castlegate in south College Station this evening and there are a number of trees along Victoria that have green ribbons.

While scrolling tiktok tonight this video popped up. Thought I share because this is an amazing network.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6d4DS1P/

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4 bodies found within 100 yards of each other on our friend's property between Kerrville and Ingram today. Don't have identification and thankful I wasn't there to see it. No idea on age and I'm afraid to ask.

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Unfortunately, I think people will be randomly finding remains on their properties for many years to come following this disaster.

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I sure hope you are incorrect.

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I have never wanted more to be wrong.

Aidan Hearfield is still missing

His dad looks to be an Aggie and is on CNN now:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-thad-heartfield-114064147?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Son called him at 4am when house had 4 inches of water and in a matter of minutes their cars outside were being washed away.

Ike was kind of like that.

Found remains of someone in late fall of 2009 in the McFadden marsh during a survey.

NM

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Ike was kind of like that.

Found remains of someone in late fall of 2009 in the McFadden marsh during a survey.

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Although I remember Ike ruinning my roof and all the ceiling sheet rock in my house, I forgot about all of the lives lost at the time.

A show for Mary Grace this evening in Bastrop and a bloom that came out a few days ago:

Don't think it's a coincidence that pink ribbon was the only color sold out at our local Hobby Lobby.

I've struggled on how to explain this tragedy to my 3 year old, but this ribbon really helped. It's our way of "celebrating Heaven's newest angels, big and small."

Saying a special prayer for Mary Grace tonight, as well as everyone we've lost in the last week.

My 10 year old will be going to her first away camp in two weeks and we've held off discussing with her what's occurring for now to avoid instilling a new fear in her. I'm going to be a wreck!

Which camp, if you feel like sharing?

Take it or leave it, but it'll likely come up at her camp. So do you want to talk to her about it or find out via someone else. We had same dilemma on our end except my daughter was down there and we picked her up Saturday. Camps that were safe in large part didn't tell the kids the severity of everything. We chose to talk to her Saturday once we got home. Just something to think about.

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Aidan Hearfield is still missing

His dad looks to be an Aggie and is on CNN now:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-thad-heartfield-114064147?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Son called him at 4am when house had 4 inches of water and in a matter of minutes there cars outside were being washed away.

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Another kid from Beaumont and the nephew of a class mate of mine….

GAC in Cat Springs
And yes, so true. It'll come up before just been so heartbroken this week.

She is going to have a great time. Pack lots of sunscreen.

This fox used to live at my MIL's house. She would decorate it based on the holidays. The fox is now at our house and I'm trying to carry on the tradition.

She passed away last April, so I thought it was appropriate the pink ribbon went on the fox because I know she'll be playing with the young girls, like they are her granddaughters

Beautiful pink skies this evening in Fredericksburg, plus a song that's been comforting me.

One Cat One Spring. She's going to love it. We live within a half mile or so of GAC.

I believe he was in the group with the girl whose dad was interviewed previously. His girlfriend was found/identified last night or this morning.

Saw this earlier on Aaron Watsons tiktoc. Sadly I've never listened close enough but the song is absolutely very fitting, sadly



" There's so much I can't explain
Such as gravity and pain
Still I remain, blindfolded and full of faith
I kissed my angel girl goodbye
Still can't help but wonder why
But I believe I'll see her again someday
So, hold 'em tender, hold 'em tight
Pray every mornin', day, and night
That God will help you raise them right
And don't you blink
Don't blink"

Forgot he had a daughter that died shortly after birth

My dear friend Lauren Scurty from high school wrote this…

I wrote this poem on July 7 after dropping my daughters off at a sleep away camp in East Texas. Expression of grief is a funny thing. It must be expressed lest you be stuck with it, crushed by it. The expression of grief is not for others, but for yourself. Posting this is for my own attempt to stand up under my grief. I just hope it finds the hearts that are needing to read it.

Into the Mystic

The haunting Texas heat ushers in summer faster than spring can whisper goodbye.
Weeks of wonderment approaching bring with it personalized painted trunks packed with tiny treasures…reminders of home
One last hug, and one more hug followed by a kiss on the forehead.

A mother feels an invisible string slip like silk through her palm as she turns away-resisting the ache to hold on tight.
A father watches his daughter watch him leave enthralled by the adventures that lie ahead for her.
She is ushered into the Bubble Inn faster than she can whisper goodbye.

Prestamped stationery and lovies, nicely tucked away in cubbies
The feeling of longing washed away by the rush of joy pouring from each teenage counselor.
Excited for their new-found independence, ribbons of laughter trail behind little girls as they run into the Mystic.

Relieved parents drive away, soaking in the stillness of a childless car.
They speak softly, already mapping out the month ahead- knowing it will pass as quickly as the Texas heat rolled in.
A mother looks out the car window onto the vast Texas landscape.

Normalcy exits the scene

Without parental permission winds usher in uninvitedly
Taking a seat at a table that is yet to be set
The river does not ask
It rages with no warning

A wave of fear rushes in, drowning out the joy of the Bubble Inn.
Although prayers rise faster than the waters
Disaster ensues swallowing its surroundings faster than they can whisper goodbye.

A mother feels the invisible string slip like silk through her palm, the end of the rope…tightening her grip she feels it escape in slow motion.
A father watches his daughter watch him leave…on replay in his mind.
Reeling faster than he can whisper goodbye.

But Iike the waters, they too will rise.
Clenching the invisible string of hope grounding them like an anchor.
Waters reside, but their focus is now on higher ground.
The Bubble Inn opens to streets of Gold.

Baptized into the arms of Jesus, green ribbons of laughter trail behind the little girls as they run into the Mystic.

**Written in honor of Chloe Childress, Margaret Bellows, Lila Bonner, Mary Stevens, Janie Hunt, Eloise Peck, Lainey Landry, Sarah Marsh, Renee Smajstrla, Wynne Naylor, Linnie McCown, Abby Pohl, Ellen Getten, Molly DeWitt, and Katherine Feruzzo. I know that the loss extends SO FAR beyond that including Jan Ragsdale, Officer Bailey Martin, and literally hundreds of others. The Bubble Inn is where my heart stopped, and grief took over. This is just the beginning of my heart processing this loss. This devastation is bigger than race and politics, and ones' expression of grief should not be picked apart as such.

I heard this one for the first time after a close friend lost his baby boy shortly after birth. God bless everyone suffering through all of this.

From Southwest Texas Ob-Gyn

My wife told me that the Mystic counselors have their girls write two letters home per week. So, these moms and dads will likely see letters from their little angels some time this week...

Yes. I saw a mom on TikTok who received a letter from her daughter (who was rescued safely) yesterday. She was very distraught that the parents who lost their girls would be getting letters too. I hope and pray that those who do will find it a comfort.

Oh no.

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My wife told me that the Mystic counselors have their girls write two letters home per week. So, these moms and dads will likely see letters from their little angels some time this week...

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That makes me sick at my stomach.

While that is beyond terribly sad to think about, I'm thinking that the parents will treasure those letters beyond our own comprehension.

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My wife told me that the Mystic counselors have their girls write two letters home per week. So, these moms and dads will likely see letters from their little angels some time this week...

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It will be one of the parents most cherished possessions...

Most likely the last communication they ever had from their little angels.

Mary Grace Baker

Here

This is such a beautifully written tribute to Mary Grace. I feel like I know her after reading it. Tears are streaming down my face. It's clear she was so, so loved. Keeping her family, especially her parents, brother, and Derm & family, in my prayers.