The effects from the tornados that traveled a path of devastation through many parts of Alabama will be seen for a very long time - and some lives will never be the same. While Red Sage and its employees came through largely unscathed, dealing only with the inconvenience of being without power for several days, many of our friends and customers weren't nearly as lucky. Our prayers go out to the many people whose lives were affected, who lost their homes, or who lost loved ones in these terrible storms.

Sometimes it takes an event like this to really open our eyes, look around, and recognize how blessed we truly are.

Please consider joining Red Sage in contributing to the Red Cross to help local families who have lost everything.

To donate, visit www.morglawredcross.org and click on the Donate Now Link, then choose Give Online and select American Red Cross–Northern Alabama/Tennessee Valley region from the options.

Or, mail a check to the American Red Cross at P.O. Box 297, Decatur, AL 35602.  IMPORTANT: If you write a check, in the memo line, designate Morgan and Lawrence counties, and the funds will stay local.