It is times like this that makes me miss small town life. Don’t get me wrong I love living in Metro Atlanta, but there is something about a small town banding together in a tragedy. You don’t get that in a city.
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Last night a fire broke out in my hometown of Carterville, Illinois. This wasn’t just any fire. This was a HUGE fire that may have destroyed more than one building. Fire departments from all over Southern Illinois were called in to help contain the blaze and bring in water since a water main broke around the same time the fire started. Please pray for the town of Carterville, Illinois as they deal with this devastating fire.
Prayers. I was raised in Carterville also (named after my great-great-grandpa Crain), Crainville named after another, and the mayor is my uncle’s brother. I lived in Atlanta also, and you’re so right. I’m in Arkansas now, and there’s even more of a feeling of small town here. Hugs, and hope they rebuild better than ever!
What a small world! We might actually know each other, but then that could be the small town feeling of everyone knows each other. Thank you for the prayers. I know the town appreciates it.