On a recent post on our internal blog, we asked CoxHealth staff members to share their thoughts and messages of support for the Joplin community after the May 22 tornado. We received an incredible response and many of the messages will appear in the summer edition of HealthSense magazine. We wanted to include a few more here and encourage all of our readers to share their own thoughts on the CoxHealth Facebook page.
“Please know there are many praying and thinking of you all! Missourians are tough - but when you feel weak there will always be those to lean on. God says in his word to lean and trust in him. Proverbs 3:5-6: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path.’ God Bless!” — Michelle
“I just want to say you all are my heroes who have stood strong and made it through the storm. You are all amazing; my thoughts and prayers are with you.” — Jodi
“Just know words cannot express what our hearts feel for you and your situation. Just know many people are trying to care for you now when you are hurting the most through donations of time, money and prayers. We will keep helping until you have recovered. There are those of us far away who are caring for your injured. Try to stay positive and find simple joys each day. You will recover. With love and prayers for you and your community.” — Elena
“My thoughts and prayers are with as you go through this very hard time. May God grant you comfort, patience and wisdom in the days ahead.” — Joyce
“Joplin is one of the best places in the world. Although I only lived in Joplin for four years, I could feel the closeness and bond that the people of the community have. People in Joplin will do anything for you. … I have had much faith in our fellow human beings by the outpouring of help, love, and support for the area. It is truly amazing to see people from all over the country going to help our neighbors in Joplin.” — Jennell
“‘If you are going through hell, keep going.’" — Churchill. It’s one of my favorite quotes and it describes what Joplin is faced with right now. Please know across Missouri we will be holding you up in our hearts. I hope you find all the support you need as you work through this terrible challenge and rebuild.” — Carla
“I was so impressed with what I saw when I went to Joplin last Saturday. I expected to see misery and sorrow but what I saw was multitudes of people who gathered together to help their fellow man. Hundreds of people providing comfort and support to the Joplin people by cutting trees and carrying limbs to the curb. They were there helping people sorting through what was left of their lives. There were people driving around passing out food and cold water to the workers as well as the Joplin citizens. There were many food stations on corners cooking food and handing on sodas and water to anyone there. God was truly there in the faces and the attitude of all that I spoke with. Joplin, you will survive in the face of this tragedy as I only saw strength in all that you were going through.” — Pam
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