Emily and Pam

August 3rd 2013
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 th ... read more

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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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