Floods of 08

The Floods of 08 hit my hometown of Cedar Rapids and destroyed much of the downtown.  Dave and I went back to see my family, and taking photos of the remains of the city was so therapeutic.

The wreckage was horrible, the devastation unbelievable.  A picture may be a thousand words, but these still don't begin to describe the tragic loss that so many suffered.

The heart of Cedar Rapids was easy to see, and the commitment of it's residents was touching.

Over a year later, the city is still working on rebuilding, and probably will be for years to come.  But, it is surviving, and growing, and the heart of the community is thriving.