I think I've mentioned before how consuming this is. Thoughts don't stray very far from this situation.
Everyone I know - either has family or friends in Christchurch.
My brother is stationed in Christchurch in the Police force. He's safe, but very tired. He's been working 12hour + shifts everyday since Tuesday.
2 other family members has both lost their homes. 1 of the families (husband, wife and 2 young children) are living in a store warehouse. At least it is shelter. The other family member is elderly, and has been taking in by other family members. Both homes are utterly destroyed.
The stories are overwhelming and there really arent't any words left to describe the emotion, the pain and the loss.
I think we are all so stunned we just can't comprehend the scope of devastation.
We are all so very thankful to the many countries that have and are supporting us. So many countries.
You know - in life we hear so much on TV about the bad people, the murderers, and yucky things. But - I really believe that the majority of humanity is kind loving and giving. It's situations like these that show how real people from all over the world shine.