Mayfield tornado

       December 2021 changed our small town of Mayfield KY forever.  Our downtown was wiped out and hundreds of people lost homes or had damage from a large tornado.  Over 20 people lost their lives in Mayfield and Graves Co and 77 across the state of KY.  Our courthouse on the court square which had been there since 1888 was destroyed. The downtown was decimated.  It will never be the same.
   We live north of town and we were spared from all of it.  I feel very fortunate but I grieve for others that lost everything and for the lost historic buildings which can never be replaced.  
      Our town though, has seen volunteers from all over the country giving their time and talents and food and materials.  It has been astonishing and wonderful.  
    It has made me more aware of my blessings and    the meaning of community.

​