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Extreme Makeovers airing about Joplin now.

Unfortunately, I forgot the last episode of this show was airing tonight or I would’ve reminded a few earlier.  I’m watching it now but quite a few people opted not to (just weren’t quite ready).  We were over there the … Continue reading

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Jena from Kansas 10/8

The weather is actually pretty nice still. It is cool in the mornings when you wake up then is hot by afternoon, then cools back down fast after sun goes down. Most days are in the 80’s and cools down … Continue reading

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Potatoes

Actually, we don’t eat much potatoes at our dinner because of time peeling or cooking.  Make instant mashed potatoes 2 or 3 times a month. We cook lots of casseroles or soups.  We use lots of pasta – noodles, macaroni, … Continue reading

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My job search…It’s not my story.

It was a forward someone sent me.  That means, someone was creative and being funny, made it up and sent it for people to share for entertainment.  It is just for pleasure to think about.  Jena My job search “This … Continue reading

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Tornado in Joplin, Missouri~#6 from Jena6/27

One month later damage estimates from Joplin, MO 3 million dollars in preliminary damage estimates 597,500 cubic yds. of debris already removed by 6/19 18,000 cars destroyed 6,954 homes destroyed 5,000 jobs lost 1,150 injuries 875 other homes damaged 500 … Continue reading

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Tornado in Joplin, Missouri~#5 from Jena6/13

Several people in my town still haven’t gone to Joplin because they don’t want to see the war zone.  Words can’t describe nor pictures let you know what it is really like there.  It has changed our life and it … Continue reading

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I forgot to tell you that

Leslie got a job this week as a server or waitress at a barbeque restaurant located one block from our house.  It is her first job other than babysitting.  She has worked hard to learn how to give change properly … Continue reading

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ONE DAY AT A TIME

The most useless thing to do … ……..Worry The greatest Joy………………….. ……..Giving The greatest loss……………..Loss of self-respect The most satisfying work…………. …Helping others The ugliest personality trait………………….Selfishness The most endangered species……………….Dedicated leaders The greatest “shot in the arm”………………Encouragement The greatest … Continue reading

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Tornado in Joplin, Missouri~#4 from Jena6/4

 Tornado update We have made it almost 2 weeks since the tornado.  First week was fast and furious.  People brought us donations and we made 4 trips to a church to deliver those and ours combined plus food.  Our church … Continue reading

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Tornado in Joplin, Missouri~#3 from Jena5/24

Tornado update. Yesterday we were numb and on auto pilot, getting only necessities done.  Today, we are able to accomplish a little more tasks with emotions working again.  Reminds me of 9011 emotionally.  The same way reports came in is … Continue reading

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