Posted on 02/24/2011 4:07:00 PM PST by DieHard the Hunter
I would like to personally petition God Almighty to NOT visit such disasters as this on places called by the name of ChristChurch . To please instead visit such fates upon places called by the name of Mecca or Tehran or Pyongyang .
Please Lord , it looks bad
Amen
Thank you for posting this! Oddly, or maybe not so oddly, here in the US, NZ’s earthquake has definitely been back burner news barely worth mentioning. My eldest son, Randy lives in Christchurch where he teaches psychology at the University, and we didn’t know what had happened to him or his family for several days. Finally, my daughter was chatting online on a feline diabetes board with a woman who lives in Christchurch, and that’s how we really had firsthand news of how bad things were. Then one of my son’s students emailed my daughter to say the earthquake had hit just after class, but that she thought he was all right.
And he is fine, but his home is totally destroyed. The only reason his wife and little son are unharmed is that morning, on a sudden impulse, he’d left the family debit card for her to find on the off chance that she might want to go shopping. So she’d gone to the mall with little Daniel, and they were safe and sound. When they returned home, the neighborhood was devastated and all that was left of their home was a tilting chimney and caved in walls. A temporary site was set up nearby for everyone to stay in relative safety, and they spent the first night in a tent sleeping on bare ground as aftershocks rattled their bones. Randy described the liquification of the ground, too, which is enough to make your hair stand on end. What a terrible thing this is. I try to compare it to hurricane Katrina and Louisiana, but at least they knew it was coming and had a chance to flee before the storm hit. Maybe it’s more like Pompeii and Herculaneum. But I do believe that my son’s guardian angel had something to do with that sudden impulse to leave the debit card where his wife would find it. So she went shopping and they’re all well. Rebuilding will take time and effort, but New Zealanders are tough, resilient people, and they’ll do just fine. I pray for those whose lives were lost, all those missing Japanese students, too. Those gravely injured as well. Life is so precious, and this earthquake is surely a life changing event for everyone. If you have those you love, you have everything.
A strong, shallow earthquake combined with liquefaction is a serious situation. This Californian knows well, and I have been following the story closely. The collapsed cathedral spire told the tale, as did the other unreinforced masonry buildings. I was sad to see the cathedral, and have been very sad to hear about the mounting death toll. I didn’t make it to Christchurch when I was down in NZ unfortunately, but know what a wonderful people Kiwis are. Our prayers to all in NZ!
Maybe the Lord doesn’t do everything he gets blamed for. Job thought it was the Lord doing all the dirt to him, but it was the Devil actually doing it.
Amen, so mote it be.
(Sad grin!)— I agree. We should probably ask the insurance companies to alter their terminology, from “Acts of God” to “Acts of Satan”.
Sheet home the responsibility to where it properly belongs.
“Maybe the Lord doesn’t do everything he gets blamed for. Job thought it was the Lord doing all the dirt to him, but it was the Devil actually doing it.”
Please read the book of Job. The devil can do nothing without God allowing him to do so. Everything that happens is from God. Praise Him to the highest heights, He is worthy of all the praise.
It really is nice to see you post! Unfortunately, it's under such heartbreaking conditions.
Our media was/is so lacking in the reporting of this tragedy that those of us following it have had to resort to foreign newspapers and yes, al jeezera (sigh). A friend here posted yesterday that she and you had contact and that you were OK...that was some good news as we had asked about you.
Don't stay away so long...if possible! :) Our prayers are with you and all of NZ. Any updates would be welcome.
About time you showed up here FRiend!
Good to see you.
Our hearts go out to your countrymen.
*HUGS*
Long time no see Diehard... humble Prayers for your Nation and people! We have heard next to nothing in my area, sad that.
Welcome “home” DieHard. We have missed you. It’s good to see you, but not under these circumstances. Many prayers for Christchurch and for the families of all those who have been killed or are missing. It truly is horrific, and I especially pray that they find more survivors. Don’t be gone so long next time. God bless.
Hope things are getting a little better over there. I’ve heard of no solicitations for aid yet. News from Christchurch has dropped off the radar this week.
I will make my donation through the Salvation Army, a well-trusted organization.
Best of luck to you and your workers!
Cheers mate — the death toll is rising, well over 100+ now. The city is one Hell of a mess, not easily fixed, and not soon.
Our Prime Minister has announced an international appeal for aid. Beyond that, the Sally Anns are definitely an excellent way to help out, as are the Red Cross.
Thanks for thinking about us DownUnder NZ, mate!
Cheers,
*DieHard*
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