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MOORE, OKLA. - Tears.
Hugs.
Emotional recountings of survival and loss.
In the wake of a disaster such as the May 20 tornado that devastated this Oklahoma City suburb, the casual hellos and handshakes of a typical Sunday give way to deeper, more intimate communication — in body language, if not words.
“How are you?” an older woman asks a fellow member of the Central Church of Christ, as the two share a tender embrace.
“I’m good,” the sister in Christ replies and repeats, “I’m good.”
“It didn’t hit you?”
“I didn’t have any damage.”
“Oh, good.”
Hugs.
Emotional recountings of survival and loss.
In the wake of a disaster such as the May 20 tornado that devastated this Oklahoma City suburb, the casual hellos and handshakes of a typical Sunday give way to deeper, more intimate communication — in body language, if not words.
“How are you?” an older woman asks a fellow member of the Central Church of Christ, as the two share a tender embrace.
“I’m good,” the sister in Christ replies and repeats, “I’m good.”
“It didn’t hit you?”
“I didn’t have any damage.”
“Oh, good.”
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