Tornado Devastation in Joplin
In June, I spent some time in Joplin, Missouri. The tornadoes had hit just a month before.
This is my mom’s hometown, and while my parents now live twenty miles away, Joplin is the biggest nearby town and the place to go for doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, and the like.
By the time we arrived, much had already been cleaned up.
Come back Friday to learn about Joplin schools’ Adopt a Classroom program.
The devastation is simply heartbreaking. Glad your parents are okay!
Thanks, Heather. It really is something. I was amazed to see at the high school that a whole wall had been destroyed, but in some classrooms there were still papers on bulletin boards.
Impressive pictures. I donated through a friend who’s family is from there. Tragedy makes us one.
I remember looking at the before and after pictures. Nature can be so destructive.
I was most impressed with the people of Joplin though. They have pulled together despite the hardship.
What incredible photos, and what a horrible disaster. So glad your parents are safe!
Wow. It never ceases to amaze me what nature can do.
I got a netGalley copy of May B. yesterday–SO EXCITED!! :-)
Gosh, I can’t even imagine what that’s like.
The pictures are just jaw-dropping. It’s got to be so devastating to actually be there and see it in person, especially when your parents live so close by. So grateful they are fine!
Aren’t they awful? And this was after a month of work. I’m so impressed and encouraged to see the community — and outsiders — come together to rebuild.
I’m excited about readers and writers reaching out to Joplin schools. There are some very simple ways we can make a difference.
This Net Galley business, I had no idea!
Every single time I see pictures of this, it blows me away!
Amy
Oh, it’s so sad. The destruction can be rebuilt. It’s the loss of life that kills me!