thoughts on the news of the day: school

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            School started yesterday. A fresh new year begins for children all over this part of the country.  Maybe that is not such big news for northern Arkansas, but it is a big deal for the children of Joplin, Mo.  They were ravaged by a monstrous tornado three months ago which damaged or destroyed 18 schools.  So children, teachers, administrators and parents were not sure if the schools could be restored in time for the starting date.

            Portable buildings were hauled in and teachers worked hard to begin on time.  For the people of Joplin, that spells strength, persistence and determination.   The children are lucky to have such a dedicated group of folks watching out for them.

            What would you do if faced with such an enormous task? Would you be able to handle it?  I guess we do the best we can with what we have, but sometimes that is just not enough.  People especially have expectations and sometimes those just can’t be met.  So it’s amazing when they are.

            Hats off to the people of Joplin for their resiliency, their courage and their hope!

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