After the day we spent in Joplin, I now hold a new respect for what nature is really capable of. It was baffling to see parts of the city completely eradicated when barely a mile away some buildings seemed unaffected by the tornado at all. The biggest eye-opener was the hospital that was across the street from our worksite. With all of its windows blown out and the roof looking like it could collapse at any moment, it was quite a sight to see. After laying plenty of sod and raking some rocks, we all had gotten ourselves quite dirty, making us look good for the cameras once they arrived. At the end of the day we had a lot of progress to be proud of, and I am glad that I could be a part of it.
As for our project regarding Boys and Girls' Town, we are starting to truly settle in now. Names are starting to put themselves with faces and we are getting to see some deeper sides of the boys' personalities. Football seems to be the universal topic in the house right now, as the NFL season is in full swing. Whether we are watching or playing the game, everyone is enjoying it. I've been having a wonderful time and I hope that we get to play football at least once more before the weather gets too cold.
-Ryan Coleman
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