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Joplin Trip, July 30, 2011

Posted on August 25, 2011 by shereer

We got up early on the morning of July 30th and met the other volunteers at 7:00 a.m. at COR.  There were nine of us in total who would make the 2-1/2 hour trip to Joplin, regardless of the high … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Reflections on Joplin, MO

Posted on August 9, 2011 by shereer

An EF5 “grinder” tornado hit downtown Joplin, Missouri on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 5:41 pm.  In a matter of minutes, one-third of the town was destroyed.  Hundreds of lives were lost.  Homes, schools, businesses and one of two hospitals … Continue reading →

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Joplin Day Trip- July 16, 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011 by shereer

Our group arrived at COR at 7am for our day trip toJoplin. Despite predictions for 100+ degree heat, we were ready to beat the heat and sort debris. Everyone was dressed in long sleeves, jeans and boots. Our cars were … Continue reading →

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Joplin Day Trip, July 2nd

Posted on July 14, 2011 by shereer

When I first arrived in Joplin, I was forced to obtain a new perspective, one that focused on what was really important.  The houses and belongings were scattered, unrecognizable or just gone.  The trees were shadeless stumps and there were … Continue reading →

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