bcguy Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 A tornado the size like never seen since the 1950s has ripped though Joplin Mo killing 89 people. Its path of destruction was calculated to be 1/2 mile wide, 4 miles long. I belong to a forum and one of the members sister inlaw was on the phone with him when she started screaming and the line went dead. Tornado Death Toll Hits 90 in Joplin Missouri From Once In a Generation Storm - ABC NewsAudio and vidio of a tornado hitting a small convenience store. If the convenience store is made of cinder block, it may have saved them. Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlimac Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 The big tornado in Joplin MO apparently destroyed the high school there. The LDS chapel was across the street from the high school. Any news on how the chapel fared? My guess is that it was destroyed, too, but I haven't heard anything about it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Midwest Hit By String of Deadly Tornados - LDS NewsroomAs many as one quarter of Joplin’s buildings have suffered significant damage including the Joplin stake center, which was destroyed. All missionaries in the affected areas are safe and accounted for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pam Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm waiting to hear from the kids of a long time friend that lives in Joplin. They have yet to hear from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 This is the remains of the stake center in Joplin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 · Hidden Hidden Here are some pictures on Facebook taken by someone who attends (or attended) that stake center:Facebook Link to comment
Guest DeborahC Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Oh my! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Very little visual but you can for sure hear what they are going through. Scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierGuy Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Very sad and shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbaird22 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 my girlfriend sent me a picture of the lds stake center with the roof ripped off. no bueno. she was driving to chicago with her dad when it hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennvan Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I was told by a friend of a friend who lives there that there were people in the building for a fireside at the time the building was hit by the tornado. I can't even imagine what that was like seeing how awful the destruction is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSJewess Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 The bad weather continues. My heart goes out to all the people that have suffered and continue to suffer from this tragedy, LDS and non LDS alike. They will all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. The outpouring of love and help has been amazing and I am sure will continue for some time to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I was told by a friend of a friend who lives there that there were people in the building for a fireside at the time the building was hit by the tornado. I can't even imagine what that was like seeing how awful the destruction is there.The news here in Utah said that the the tornado hit an hour or so before the fireside was scheduled to begin. But there were people in the building for other smaller meetings. I'm glad all the missionaries are safe. My heart is breaking for the residents of Joplin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 The news here in Utah said that the the tornado hit an hour or so before the fireside was scheduled to begin. But there were people in the building for other smaller meetings. They hid in the bathroom. Guess what was the only thing left standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUARE Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 D&C 5:18-19. Another sign of the times. Lets Repent and not harden our hearts. I guess that Joplin needed new Church Meeting houses??. I am gratefull that the missionaries and members are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 D&C 5:18-19. Another sign of the times.Not sure if I would tell the Stake President over there that. His house is gone. My ex-wife lives just 45 minutes form there (just up Highway 44). She has friends and acquaintances who have been greatly affected. So I've been hearing a lot of what's happening, and telling them it's a result of God's judgement or a sign of the times is not very tactful or comforting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUARE Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 D&C 5:18-19. D&C 45: 41. Mormon 8:29. All these earth quakes, fires, floods, tornadoes, vapors(Japans Nuclear Plant Leak) etc., throughout the world are signs that the second comming is at hand. When there are areas of hardening of hearts to the Gospel these desolations and scourges will continue. Let's repent and love our neighbor even more than we have in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I would have to say I am one to agree that there is an increase of these natural disasters. To play devils advocate, there are also those that have argued that it's only because there is more media coverage, more histories kept that we are aware of it. I say hogwash to all of that. We have been told and it has been prophesied that there will be great desolations leading up to the last days. This is just some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUARE Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Maybe Heavenly Father just wanted the Stake President to have a new home?? :) Maybe the old one was: to old, small, etc.?? . I am thankfull that his family and others are safe. The family Photos,etc. and family memories in the house are what makes me sad. I wish all of Joplin a quick recovery from a terrible situation. Edited May 24, 2011 by SQUARE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Heavenly Father doesn't send a tornado just because a Stake President needs a new home. I think we need to get away from that line of thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUARE Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I did not mean it like that. The Tornado was sent for said reasons above, and guided accordingly, and maybe a slight detour was made, who knows??. I thought we needed a little humor to this sad situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I did not mean it like that. The Tornado was sent for said reasons above, and guided accordingly, and maybe a slight detour was made, who knows??. I thought we needed a little humor to this sad situation.I understand your efforts, but 119 dead, 11 staff and residents in one nursing home alone. Sorry, It's really close to home for me (ex-wife and kids). And it's still not over. More bad weather today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 More tornado's and my ex and kids are in a tornado watch area so they are all sleeping in the basement with their emergency kits. I hate it every time this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlimac Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Not sure if I would tell the Stake President over there that. His house is gone. My ex-wife lives just 45 minutes form there (just up Highway 44). She has friends and acquaintances who have been greatly affected. So I've been hearing a lot of what's happening, and telling them it's a result of God's judgement or a sign of the times is not very tactful or comforting.Sign of the times? Maybe. But judgement? I wouldn't mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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