chickenhut and tornadoes

As we all know trailers attract tornadoes, so when my husband and I woke up to the weather sirens going off on Saturday morning, we knew it was going to be a long morning. After checking the weather, my husband yelled "Get dressed!! We are under a tornado warning!!" We started debating what we would do and where we would go. The stream in the backyard (which was quickly become a rushing river) was quickly ruled out, friends were probably still asleep or too far away...it was a conundrum (10 points for big words). I wanted to go to Petsmart (so we could take Miss Daisy) but they were still closed, and probably not very safe.

After much discussion, it was decided we would go to Chick-Fil-A (which is brick and recessed)...it was also decided that we (I) felt much better about Daisy going with us and staying in the truck (remember tornadoes like trailers). So we were off to chickenhut (our code word for Chick-Fil-A).

Not long after walking in the door and leaving Daisy in the truck, I realized that I could NOT leave her...without even consulting my husband (who was debating on what he wanted for breakfast) I asked for the manager. A guy in the midst of several employees spoke up, saying "I'm the manager" (little did he know that he was about to have a crying woman on his hands). With tears streaming down my face (cause she's my baby) I told him that we had a puppy in the truck and asked if we could bring her in. All of the employees immediately spoke up "Go get her!" "Bring her in!" It was music to my ears. Miss Daisy was allowed in Chick-Fil-A (probably the first dog ever)!

My husband went and got Daisy (we keep a leash in all vehicles) and brought her to me. Of course my social puppy was excited about all the people (and the smell of freshly fried chicken did not hurt either), but she was very obedient. We sat at a table by the bathrooms (the safest spot in the restaurant) and Miss Daisy sat under the table (I believe there were some crumbs keeping her occupied). The lovely employees brought her water and treats and welcomed her (and us) wholeheartedly!

We survived the tornado warning as a family (including all the Chick-Fil-A employees, and travelers that pulled off the interstate for a reprieve from the weather)!

A very special and sincere thanks goes out to all the employees at Chick-Fil-A!! I don't believe we could have gone anywhere else and been welcomed completely (puppy and all) and kept safe all at the same time (and my husband enjoyed the food as well)!