Monday, May 23, 2011

Joplin, Missouri Tornado

Many of you have no doubt seen news coverage of the tornado that destroyed Joplin, MO last night.  Joplin is about 2 hours south of Kansas City, MO and about an hour from where I grew up.  My niece lives in Joplin and her home was completely destroyed last night & they lost everything, but she is okay ... just really shaken up.  There are thousands of families just like her there, please keep them in your thoughts & prayers.

If you have the ability, please consider a donation to the American Red Cross disaster fund at the following link www.redcross.org .  You can click on the DONATE FUNDS button in the upper right hand corner and designate funds to tornado victim relief.  Thanks for your help.
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  1. KarenMay 23, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Can't even imagine... prayers for your neice and all the other families in Joplin.

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  2. Coy MartinezMay 23, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    There has been WAY TOO MUCH bad weather around you guys lately! When I saw the radar on the news channel last night I was holding my breath. I always think about you and Michael!

    Then, I woke up this morning and was watching the Today show and was getting all teary. Makes me sad to think of all those people who have lost everything. I wish someone would organize a race to raise money! Think of what could be raised!!?

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  3. ChristiMay 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Joplin, MO is very close to where I grew up in Kansas so my thoughts and prayers are definitely with them.

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  4. KitteeMay 23, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I live in the Panhandle of Texas Tornado Alley, I know how devestating these tornados can be. Praying for the whole community. Glad you neice is okay..

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  5. RainaMay 23, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Just woke up on the West Coast and learned of this. Praying for Joplin today.

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  6. ShutUpandRunMay 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    So sorry to hear about your niece. Really scary stuff. Will be thinking about all of you.

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  7. Evolving Through RunningMay 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Shocking news footage. Sorry about your niece losing her home, but thankful that she is ok. Too many stories like this these days. My thoughts are with those affected.

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  8. HeatherMay 23, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thinking of and praying for your niece and all the other folks in Joplin today.

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  9. AllisonMay 23, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Thinking and praying for your family and all the other residents of Joplin. I couldn't peel my eyes away from the t.v. this morning. How devastating.

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  10. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.May 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Sending good thoughts and prayers out to your family, Jim.

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  11. The Green GirlMay 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I'm so glad to hear your niece is okay. Sending positive energy to everyone in Joplin.

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  12. TheiaMay 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Sending good thoughts. Mother Nature really is a biotch, isn't she?

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  13. JessiePantsMay 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Thinking of your niece and the many others. Thank you for the link.

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  14. CarolineMay 23, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Jim, so sorry about your niece. this is scary. it is good that she is ok but loosing everything is heartbreaking. this is really sad.

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  15. Tina @GottaRunNowMay 23, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Hoping for comfort and healing for all. Sorry for your niece.

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  16. NellyMay 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Wow, really sorry to hear about your niece. Glad to hear that she is okay, but that is too bad that her house is gone. Crazy how something like that can happen so fast. The natural disasters that the US has had recently has been crazy.

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  17. TerzahMay 23, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Jim, so sorry to hear about your niece. I know people in Joplin, too. Will definitely donate....

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  18. Happy Feet 26.2May 23, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    So sorry to hear the bad news. I can't believe the destruction this spring. We shopped this weekend to fill disaster relief buckets to go to AL, MS, and LA for the tornado victims and the flood victims. Such a hard time for some many across the USA.

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  19. PennyMay 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Thoughts and prayers for your niece and all the people in Joplin.

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  20. Detroit Runner(Jeff)May 23, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I was curious how close you were. Glad to hear your niece is Ok!

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  21. The Unexpected RunnerMay 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Oh Jim, how scary for your niece! I'm relieved she is ok. My thoughts & prayers go out to your niece & her neighbors in Joplin.

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  22. StephanieMay 23, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Glad to hear she's ok. Last I heard there were almost 100 deaths reported?? Breaks my heart.

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  23. MollyMay 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I'm so sorry about your niece! These storms have been devastating. Sending good thoughts and prayers to all those affected.

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  24. Chris KMay 24, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    This weather really worries me. Another one today. Plus the flooding. Really glad your family is okay. That must have been very scary for you guys. Hope you are doing great besides that.

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  25. Cory ReeseMay 25, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Reports on the news have been so scary. Will keep everyone in my prayers.

    (Also...I love the race reports and pictures!)

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