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August 3rd 2013

Published: August 3rd 2013

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Thrivent Builds Joplin MO 2013

Emily and Pam

Today is our last day in Joplin and as the day begins, we are monitoring the weather. The forecast calls for AM storms and we have learned from the people of Joplin that anytime storms approach, people become anxious and a afraid. A clap of thunder can send Sandy into the shakes and Tre to run to the storm shelter. There are so many things we take for granted, among them is that nothing like this will ever happen to us. This week has been filled with so many new learnings and new appreciations and we will be returning home changed by this experience. I'm so thankful to my teammates for making this a great week. Here's to our final day in Joplin...

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Dan Vandehey

Thrivent Builds Joplin MO 2013

I am a husband (Mary) and father of two,daughter (Kim) and son (Ryan), who are both in their twenties. Both have recently moved back home and have begun their careers. I currently teach Special Education in an alternative school and have volunteered to contribute to Thrivent Builds for my first time as we head to Joplin, MO with a small group of others associated or employed by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. There is still much to be done in Joplin even two years after the destruction left from tornadoes on Sunday, May 22, 2011. I am excited for this opportunity to help others who have ... full info

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