HELP! Joplin, Mo has been hit by a massive tordado.

[Otter]

Trad-hunter. I owe you a cuppa joe from my pot any time ya are in need!! Thank you for helping out.

[crazell]

Trad-hunter thank you for being able to do the work you do. Bless you !!!!

[trad-hunter]

Thanks fellas! I was glad to be able to help out.

[Tim Burns]

Hello Otter: How about an update on Mom - and the situation in Joplin, Mo. Hope all is GOOD...  Tim

[Otter]

Here is the update on Mom. The house is literally gone. What was not blown down we have torn down and carted to the curb. All that is left is from the sub-floor down to the foundation, all of which are still useful. Mom herself is still healing both physically and mentally. Most of the wounds to her body have healed with the exception of the serious wound on her left hand. That is now healing after the wound Docs opened it up and removed a bunch of roofing debris and unkn storm debris. So far no sign of the deadly fungus infection that affected some of those wounded in the storm.
We continue to pray that Mom will open up and talk about her grief and not continue to bury it in her heart and mind where the pain will continue to fester. That however is the way her generation seems to deal with such pain and loss. Cover it up, deny  it and hope the loss, pain and anger go away in time. So there is still a need for all who read this to keep Dorthy Ruestman in their prayers. Whether you call the supreme being God, the Great Healer, the Great Spirit or by another name Mom does need to receive that healing power. I think she is just too scared to open up. Just my thought as I cannot know what Mom is feeling because she is closed off for now.
Mom is going to move into a retirement community apartment near my oldest sister probably sometime this month or early next month. I've got to get cracking of refinishing some of the old furniture we salvaged from the house. Thanks for caring enough to step up and ask Tim. I know many probably want to know but might be hesitating to ask.
Bless all of you and hopefully we can share a camp some time in the future.

[Tim Burns]

Will Keep all of the folks involved in that disaster on my daily prayer list. Hope Your Mom does well.

[Dogshirt]

And now, on top of everything else folks have had to endure, comes this heat wave!
I really hope they get a break soon.

[William]

We are still pulling for you and your mother.

[crazell]

Very glad to hear your mom is healing.I'm sure one day she may talk, but it will be on her terms. The lord blessed her with a son and family  who cares.. I will keep all in my prayer's and will say a little extra something for your mom.  Bless you otter ,keep your head up Otter.

[Red Badger]

Physical wounds heal faster than emotional ones for most disaster victems... Keep positive and upbeat with her.  Depression and the "why did I survive" mentality is a major threat for her right now.  Di & I will keep her and all the Joplin survivors in our prayers!

[Otter]

Wanted to update all on now Mom is progressing. Drove down there yesterday and had lunch with Mom at her new home in a retirement community in Northern Arkansas. I'm glad to report that Mom has made many new friends and is walking better than she has for probably 15-20 years. Having to walk from her apartment to the dining room once a day has enforced an exercise regime we have been after Mom to pursue for, oh a decade or so. Just being around people daily is good therapy for Mom and her outlook seems to be much improved. Physically Mom has healed very well and now the spiritual healing is beginning as well.  Thanks to all who have held Mom in their thoughts. Most of all thanks to God who holds Mom safely in His hands.

[crazell]

That sounds awesome Otter!! Maybe it was a hidden blessing in there some where.. Glad all is well.
Ron

[Hawken50]

  Alllllrrright.Glad ta here she's doin well my furry friend.May the Great Spirit grant her the best of life from here on.