Recent Comments
Tag Archives: Joplin tornado
The House That Hope and Love Built
Today I hosted an open house in a gorgeous custom home. This newer home is filled with light and it is spacious, with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an office and a formal dining room, and a basement that creates the … Continue reading
Butterfly Mural at Mercy Park
A quick blog post tonight, featuring the new mural that was unveiled at Mercy Park yesterday. I was unable to attend the dedication, however I drove by yesterday and caught a glimpse of the completed wall. This evening, I spent … Continue reading
Day of Remembrance: Joplin Tornado
Today is the fifth anniversary of the Joplin tornado. On this date, and day, in 2011, a massive EF5 tornado devastated the communities of Joplin and Duquesne. Considered one of the biggest and deadliest tornadoes in the past 70 years, … Continue reading
The Other Side of Storm Concert
I had the honor of attending a very special concert this evening. While I am not musically gifted, I nonetheless have a deep appreciation for music. It moves me, stirs my soul and speaks to my heart, using the language … Continue reading
Surrender 139: Joplin’s Butterfly Sculptures
I’ve been aware, this past month, of the large sculptures that have been quietly appearing around Joplin. There are 22 of them. Area businesses, including Missouri Southern State University, Mercy Hospital, The Joplin Globe, The Joplin Chamber of Commerce and … Continue reading
Journey 154: Front Garden Restoration
In 2010, my grandson Dayan and I spent days planning and then planting flower beds in front of the porch, on either side of the steps, and in the sunny southern border on the side of the house. We worked and sweated and … Continue reading
Journey 142: Remembering
I knew when I woke up this morning, that it wasn’t an ordinary Friday. As I moved from light slumber to full consciousness, I was immediately aware of a heaviness in the room, crowding me. It was overcast outside, not … Continue reading
Day 209: Stroll Through the Butterfly Garden & Overlook in the Evening
I have intended to do this first for a couple of months now. The Butterfly Garden & Overlook, located in Cunningham Park at 26th and Maiden Lane, was dedicated and officially opened on May 22 of this year. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Year of Firsts
Tagged Butterfly Garden & Overlook, Evening stroll, healing, Joplin tornado, peace, reflection, restoration, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 160: Weather Channel: Twisted Believers
We are well past the anniversary date of the May 22, 2011 tornado. Being safely into the month of June brings sighs of relief to Joplin residents. However, the Weather Channel broadcasted a special this evening on the Joplin tornado, … Continue reading
Day 142: Butterfly Garden and Overlook Dedication
May 22, 2011. It is a day Joplin, MO residents will not forget. Cannot forget. Ask anyone who lived in this city on that day what they were doing at 5:30 on that Sunday afternoon, and they can immediately tell … Continue reading
Going Beyond 