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Betsy & I Believe Angels Have Kept the Winona Bridge Standing

We have all seen the tragedy that happened last year with the collapse of the 35W bridge in Minneapolis.  The bridge in Winona, MN connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin was shut down disrupting everyone’s lives last week after inspections.  We, too have had to change our habits taking our kids to grandma and grandpa Singers house near Bluff Siding, WI.  We have gone over that bridge countless times over the years.  Connor calls it Nanny’s bridge because he knows he is almost there to see her.  Thousands of cars have driven over this bridge daily, now, no more until further notice.  Looking at these new pictures just released, it proves why it was closed, and how a higher power has kept people safe until finally MnDOT crews and others gave a much needed inspection.  I remember a few times wondering my own safety, as well as our families, going over the bridge after the 35W disaster.  I’ve been driving past the bridge as of late while going around Winona drumming up business support for KFSI, seeing cars and trucks going over it and questioning its sturdiness before the closing even happened, also thinking, this could come down.  Well, now we know it has issues.  GOD has protected us in our travels!  Take a look at those picture…it is quite eye opening.  So in closing, count your blessings as you deal with the inconvenience!  We have…

Ken

June 10, 2008 Posted by faithstorieskfsi | Uncategorized | | 2 Comments