being in joplin is still kind of crazy to me. i can't really believe that i'm a part of this massive effort. every single time i ride through the disaster zone it's just mind blowing to see the destruction. it's something i could never get used to. but the locals and the volunteers that are here helping to clean up are just amazing. it's so horribly sad to ride through the area and see nothing but piles of debris but it is uplifting to see how many people are coming out to help.
the missing persons center is closed. everyone is accounted for which is a blessing. that was emotionally draining for me. i might talk to 45 people in an hour and hear all these stories that are just horrible but how these people amazingly survived. but to just have that one phone call an hour where the people still couldn't find family members that just made everything so much harder. that was one of the hardest jobs i've ever had.
now, i'm working at the vrc- volunteer reception center. i'm the food poc here (just like i am on my team!) except i'm feeding every single americorps person (over 100) and the different volunteers that come through here everyday. this is a seriously stressful job too! having to make sure we always have a meal and snacks and water and gatorade is a challenge but it's wonderful to hear everyone say how good the food is. i'm getting the hang of it and have this weekend and all of next week planned but after that i'm kind of in the dark. trying to get everything sorted out. if anyone is willing to donate any meals or snacks or please please PLEASE let me know. we could really use it. we're all out of gatorade and our snacks are beginning to run low and a lot of places have been repeatedly donating to us and everyone else so donations are kind of dwindling.
anyways, that's about all i have for now. gotta go get back to work!
hope all is well with everyone
keep praying for joplin
xoxo,
B
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