It’s easy to look at the Indonesian and Pacific earthquakes and see the disaster and not comprehend it. I have a brother, though, and he lives in the Mentawai Islands near Padang. He is safe, his wife is safe, the friends they can contact are safe. The rest? They’re not so sure. There’s also thousands of people stuck under rubble and, well, he said it better:
We are ok but the whole situation is fucked up. Have heard from half our friends that they are ok, but still waiting for more info. No fuel or food in Padang so the next few weeks should be interesting. Thousands of people are buried under rubble, it is pissing down with rain and we are being battered by storms. In a word, it is fucked. Send some positive thoughts out into the universe for the people of Padang. I am veering between tears and nausea.
So, that’s exactly what I’m doing. Sending all the love I have out into the universe, hoping it will get there soon.
Here are some links about the situation:
BBC
news.bbc.co.uk
And to organisations for donations:
SurfAid International
Red Cross
If you have nothing else, send all your positive thoughts and love out to the people of South-East Asia. They’re going to need it all, and more.
I love you, brother.
http://pitstophill.com
thanks jo.
@Luke: xx.
People sometimes question the meaning of the word fuck, but you’ve certainly clarified it for me Luke. It seems to be the only thing that comes out of my mouth when I try to comprehend the situation you’re all in over there.
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