Image by Getty Images via @daylifeSo I understand a bit about what the people of Joplin are going through. We had damage, and we had houses destroyed, but most thankfully, no one was killed here. I am extremely thankful our tornado wasn't any worse than it was. Seeing all these tornadoes that have hit this Spring, I know it definitely could have been worse. The more I see the news coverage from Joplin, the more I realize how much worse it could have been, and the more my heart breaks for all those people who have been affected.
Almost a year later, things here are pretty much back to normal. I think it's going to take longer for Joplin to recover. There are many more houses that need rebuilt, a hospital that will need repaired, and so much more for life to get back any semblance of normalcy. Food, clothing, medical supplies, cars, houses - so many things will need to be replaced and rebuilt. They will come through it and be stronger for it in the end - nothing brings a community closer than going through a disaster together - but right now it just hurts.
