What Happened When a Tornado Tore Through This Family’s Home

It has been a year since Kuri Bolger lost her mom, husband and two kids in the Winterset tornado that destroyed her parents’ Iowa home. The family of 8, including Kuri’s stepfather and teen brother, took shelter in the pantry of the home, but their efforts to find safety were not enough. Bolger and her surviving son, 9-year-old Brysen, recount the horrifying moment the tornado struck, and share their journey with grief and healing in the aftermath of the natural disaster that will change their lives forever. Inside Edition Digital’s Johanna Li has more.

[momsmushroomsjodyfoster]

I can NOT imagine a more sad experience than this! To hear your mom and husband dying!! To lose 2 children! On the SAME DAY!! Dear God in Heaven. Please grant utmost comfort to this dear precious lady!!

[NicoleRitchey]

This is heartbreaking to lose so many members of your family at once! I cannot imagine how hard it must be to go on with your life carrying so much grief and pain. It is a miracle that her son only had a sprained ankle and I am so glad they have friends and dogs to help them through this.

[bree._.]

I sobbed uncontrollably watching this, I can’t even fathom how she and her son feel on a day to day basis. What a good mama, she’s doing amazing and truly living for her son even though she is struggling

[Alexandra_K_]

I got the most horrible feeling in my stomach as soon as she described hearing her husband crying, knowing he was about to pass… the protector of the family. Their babies were JUST out of reach but there was nothing they could do. The helplessness is just unfathomable… I’m so grateful Brysen survived. They need each other more than I can put into words.

[kimberlybettis]

I live in Iowa so I know exactly what she was talking about "here in Iowa we have tornadoes all the time...we take cover and nothing becomes of it.." It makes you realize how immune we all have become to hearing the warning sirens, taking cover yet still not expecting anything to come through and not only destroy our home but also take the lives of our loved ones..😢

[drf]

I'm sure it's not without difficulty, but her ability to go on and tell this terrible story speaks volumes to her strength

[laceyschanne]

God bless this poor woman and that little boy. She lost her husband, 2 youngest children and her mother in one day...and he lost his Daddy, 2 younger siblings and his Grandma in one day. That is just heartbreaking. I've lost my mom, and that pain is indescribable...so I can only imagine what this amount of grief would do to someone. That is one strong woman to carry on for her son. God bless them both. May the husband's, Grandma's and the two little ones souls all rest in peace.

[diannh]

I can't imagine how this changes a person.... And as far as we know, she hasn't turned to drugs, alcohol, or anything destructive. Strong woman right there.

[DailyMasculinequotes]

terable that a human, let alone a mother now a widow to lose her parent and children and husband at the same time is indescribable. We love you Kuri!

[stormyskye]

The Strength of this woman is amazing.

[derpydude]

I almost couldn’t listen to certain parts of this. This is among the most heartbreaking things I’ve heard in a long time. My heart goes out to their family. ❤️

[marygaudet-]

😢 She's very strong to not only survive but to be able to talk about what happened. God bless her ❤

[Pris-qk]

This is horrible! All the small things that I complain about in life don't even begin to compare to what this family went through. Makes me reevaluate all the little things that seemed big to me. My heart aches for you. It's inspirational on how strong she is.

[WhitExNoodlE]

I don’t know how I would be able so survive this… I cannot fathom her loss

[a.walters]

Losing one family member is devastating. To lose your entire house, all of your belongings, on top of 2 children, your husband AND your mom…. I can’t imagine a harder, more intense pain.

[Jaz-nmfw]

Dear God, this poor woman. May she always be protected and surrounded by love and support. This is not a story I will forget

[megalopolis]

Prayers for supernatural comfort through this unimaginable grief. I'm grateful that this woman has her precious son by her side.

[sues]

My heart was crushed for this family 😢😢😢 Life is so short please always tell your loved ones how very much you love them ❤❤❤

[jondorsey]

I hope this woman finds peace. Cannot imagine how that would feel.

[beckylynn]

She is amazing! She is an amazing mother.. Teaching her son how to also be a good parent one day by making him responsible and taking good loving care for his puppies.. She's so strong n I know she will love and be loved again.. God bless her and her son.. ❤️❤️❤️