And I know it's been
Such a long time
Since we've just been friends
And not soldiers on
The front line of a war
That we were born into
But we've got to do this together
"Don't Leave" - Ministry of Magic
Hey, guys, it's "Bella" here.
I would like to apologize for the delay in updating.
A week ago, I would've said, "these next few weeks are my finals. I also have music recitals to prepare for, a leadership conference in July, and my godfather's overseas wedding. I really want to write more, but at this point in my life, it's just not an option."
Now, I say this:
This past Sunday, around 5:00 P.M., a "supercell" developed just south of a small town in southern Missouri. The twister tore through downtown Joplin, and destroyed over 2,000 buildings. So far, 126 people have been confirmed as dead.
My friends and family were almost part of that 126.
About a year ago, my family moved away from Joplin, Missouri, after living there for 2 years. I thought it was the end of the world.
I was wrong.
St. John's Hospital, Pizza Hut, Home Depot, Walmart, Academy Sports, Payless, Joplin High School, East Middle School, Irving Elementary, and Franklin Technical Institute are among the businesses desecrated. But the one that hit home the most?
St. Mary's School, Church, and rectory.
I was a member of the St. Mary's Parish. Our father, Father Justin, was trapped in the rectory when the tornado hit. Thankfully, parishioners pulled him out of the rubble alive.
9 families that I know or am related to are homeless.
I am asking y'all to please pray for Joplin, and give me some more time. I swear to you, I will finish this story. I just need time.
Love & Revenge,
bellaroxursocx
(or "Bella", as dubbed by Charlie)
