joplin, mo. update

[donna goar]

Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers. The destruction of buildings and homes and LIVES is just beyond words, but the stories of survival and so many heroes (and SUPER HEROES according to Sharon's recent post) is amazing. So many stories to be told by so many of how they survived. The help and support that has poured into this community is also beyond words and so much more is obviously still being organized to meet basic needs. Weather is still not cooperating with more rain and storms coming through.

Search and rescue continues and we wait to offer help in any small way that is needed at the moment. Many people working through churches and their businesses to coordinate help and provide assistance wherever it is needed. The needs are many, but faith and hope and gratitude are are being revealed in the smallest of deeds.

Thank you again and continue to keep these families and this community in your thoughts.

Felt the need to scrap an emotion and when I saw this powerful photo the message was clear. Recent DD chat spoke about using lyrics and these words speak CLEARLY for this photo.
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Donna

[carollee]

Donna I'm so so sorry, all this death and destruction, it's heartbreaking and mindblowing and devastating all at the same time.

[digigrandma]

It is hard to fathom the fierce power of a storm like the one that hit Joplin. Seeing it in person must really break your heart, Donna. I pray for strength for all those affected by the destruction and comfort for all those who lost a loved one. Thanks for your update and the link to your layout.

[Shannamay]

We are still getting reports about Joplin here on the newscasts Donna, so I am reminded of you often. So sad today to hear of more tornado trouble nearby. I'm glad you are witness to the positive response of so many to this disaster. Blessings to you and yours.

[anke]

It's just awful! Thanks for the update Donna. Our prayers continue to go out to all the victims!

[LoriS]

Thanks for updating us, Donna! Blessings to you and your family and friends... Seeing the horrific shots on the news is totally devastating. I can't imagine! Glad you are ok!

[Jacqueline T]

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Donna - and all the people of the area who suffered such terrible devastation .

[cstaff]

So many thoughts here Donna... prayers are with you all as you rebuild lives... having gone through the Topeka tornado in '65, the fears and emotions rise up every time I see these horrific stories... healing to you all Donna...

[readstoomuch]

Donna, it must be very difficult for you to think of all that has happened in the Joplin area. We have seen the horror of tornados in our town two years ago and have had relatives and friends in the recent the Alabama tornados. The one is Joplin is very hard to look at on television . . . I know that you are very emotional when you see this first hand. I have prayers for Missouri and the other states with recent damage each time I see or hear of the aftermath of each storm.

[whatnext]

thoughts and prayers. this is just too much to even comprehend.

[ang66]

I can`t even imagine the devastation! Thoughts and prayers going out.

[nana z]

Everytime I see a photo, it is heartbreaking. May God bless them...

[Amy L]

As of tomorrow, we are one month out of the devastating storms in our area and as I watch the news it just seems unreal that it happened again. I'm with nana Z, praying for God's blessings on your community, Donna!

[earlofoxford]

Thanks for updating us, Donna -- I just can't imagine the destruction to property and lives.

[marnie]

Good Morning Friend,

I continue praying--you and Joplin are never far from my thoughts. I have a dear friend who is a pastor at a church in Clever--we talk every Saturday, so once again, if you hear of specific needs or prayer requests, let me know.

[Amson]

The photos we saw on the TV here are so heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with your community.

[casbury]

Thanks, Donna, for updating us all. I'm so glad you and your family are ok. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[kathleen.summers]

Thanks for the update. I saw your beautiful page. So glad you're sharing!