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Claim your profileI love sharing people's stories, and I am always in awe of the things people live through and overcome. I was in Joplin in 2011 when a tornado took the lives of 161 people and destroyed a large part of the community. That day was life-changing for so many people, including me. I have learned that at the end of the day and in any situation, we all just want to make sure our loved ones are ok and safe. My daughter has been the greatest gift of my life. Being a mom has taught me so much about love and patience. It gives me a new perspective when people trust me to share their stories, and l am so humbled to have gotten that trust for so many years.