On this first day of Autumn in New Zealand the nation stopped in silence, exactly one week after the dreadful earthquake shattered Christchurch.
I was feeding Alice at the time, and flicked on the news to watch the scenes from around the country.
We are all very much in shock, but everyone is doing so much to help. Here in Wellington there are tons of fund-raising events to get involved with to help the people of Christchurch rebuild their homes, lives and city.
Don’t feel like blogging much at the moment, just focusing on my precious family and making sure we are prepared, just in case (great tips from Juggling Motherhood on getting prepared). There was a 4.5, 20 km north-west of Wellington this evening, and the noise and bed rocking totally freaked me out. My heart goes out to the people of Christchurch. We have a friend coming to stay tomorrow for a break from the relentless after-shocks; so I hope the ground calms down here for her x
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This is so heartbreaking to read and thinking of you heaps.I can understand you not feeling like blogging. Take care our precious family and give our love to Pam.
Those videos bring the reality to what’s going on over in your country. We’ve been through similar heart wrenching situations in the US and my heart and prayers go out to you from our family. Hopefully it will be rebuilt quickly and I can tell how beautiful it was even through the ruble. What wonderful heros you have.
Oh Gawd…are we tempting fate by talking about quakes.
That one last night was felt very sharply here in Khandallah. Some books flew off shelves above my computer; a table lamp toppled and smashed in the lounge, and my big clay pots on the patio rocked and rolled alarmingly.
I’ve lived in Wgtn for 60 years, and only one at Rongotai College in 1968 (centred in Murchison) would I say felt more intense than last night.
Our thoughts are with you all in NZ – scary to hear about the earthquake near Wellington, especially while everyone’s nerves must be on edge…
It’s good that your friend can come up to you from Chch to stay, praying the earth settles down, especially while she is staying… Take care of yourself X
Thought of you when I heard there had been an earthquake in Wtgn. Much love xo
Sending lots of love from my family to yours and all the lovely people in NZ xxx
Wow, thinking of you and the family Sarah. We forget how present a reality seismic activity is for you!
stay safe
it was a very moving time wasnt it
sori about the pun