Count your blessings...

[karee888]

From John at GemRite --

I wanted to let everyone know that I am ok and safe. I was hit by the tornado, and we made it through safely. I was in the middle of faceting a stone when I got the word of the tornado and made it to safety in time. The house did not fare as well as we did, but can always rebuild the house. I should still be able to handle emails and all of the shipping. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Sorry for any delay in my replies, but I am now back online. We will start picking up the pieces and keep cutting.

Thanks again, John B. 4/11/09

 

[Imdanny]

I''m sorry for your troubles. I''m glad that you''re OK.

 

[Linda W]

John,

I am so glad you are OK, that is all that matters.



Linda

 

[karee888]

Tornadoes are so scary!

I''m glad he''s ok...he posted this as an update on his site tonight...

 

[akmiss]

I am glad he is safe too. It sounds very scary.

 

[innerkitten]

John, Sorry to hear about the house. Glad you''re okay though. How scary.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Wow, that sounds scary, I am glad everyone is ok though

 

[FrekeChild]

Oh gosh John! I''m glad to hear that you''re alright!

 

[loriken214]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family John. Thank the Lord you are safe!

Lori

 

[GemRite]

Hello everyone,
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. I am so glad to be here, and thankful for everyone. I will hopefully get back too faceting soon. Just need to take a couples of days and appreciate life Get everything in order. I just wanted to write to let everyone we are safe.

Thanks again,

 

[beaujolais]

I am so very sorry. But, remember - you are o.k., your family is o.k. Sometimes people are not so lucky as that. A big hug to all of you.

Please drop in, when you can, to tell us how you are faring.

 

[LD]

John I am so relieved that you and your family are safe. Houses can always be rebuilt - lives can''t be brought back. Take some time and appreciate everything around you sweetie.

You''re in my thoughts.

 

[T L]

My thoughts will be with you and your family at this time. I''m so sorry about the house, but I''m glad you''re all safe.

 

[mayachel]

Good luck rebuilding. So sorry to hear of the recent events. Good to know you are otherwise well.

 

[Fly Girl]

John - So sorry to hear about the tornado. I hope you and your family get your lives put back together soon.

 

[Tuckins1]

Thank goodness you were able to get to safety! I hope everything works out smoothly with your house...

 

[cushioncutnut]

I am definately counting my blessings!! My thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family. I am so glad to hear that they kept themself safe. I hope the recovery process goes quickly and smoothly.

 

[icekid]

oh my! Best wishes to John and his family. So scary.

 

[packrat]

Glad everyone''s ok and you had enough warning time! Tornadoes are so scary!

 

[chrono]

My jaw dropped as I read about the tornado. I am thankful that everyone is unharmed. That''s more important than any material item. Rebuilding will take time and I wish you the best in getting back on your feet.

 

[ilovesparkles]

Thank heavens your family is alright! May your rebuild be swift and safe, and may you find comfort in the family and community around you!

 

[Gailey]

John

So shocked to read this and so thankful that you and your family are OK.

 

[bee*]

I''m really sorry to hear what happened but glad that you are ok. Sending my thoughts to you and your family.

 

[LaraOnline]

Crikey! Thank heavens you''re okay!!!
Mother nature seems really peeped at the moment, so there''s tornadoes over there, we''ve got fires and flooding here ... and crocodiles eating children in the melee, as well... oh, and earthquakes in Italy...