F-M Flood

The past few days have been quite trying for people in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Having grown up in the western part of North Dakota where it is usually dry and droughts are more common, the flooding here is a new experience. Monday night, a couple friends and I went and sandbagged in North Fargo in the rain and mud. The people there were in good spirits and making jokes and having a fairly good time considering the conditions. The homeowners were very friendly and offered the volunteers chili, hot dish, and apple cider. They also mentioned that college students made the difference in the 1997 flood and would have the same influence for this one. Tuesday night at the FargoDome filling sandbags was also an amazing experience to see all the people working together. Watching all the trucks, bobcats, and forklifts moving around amongst the people was quite the sight. This week has certainly been an inspiration and example of a community coming together as one against a great threat.