One Year ago today, Christchurch had a devastating earthquake. One hundred and eighty five people lost their lives, and today the country stopped to remember. 116 died in one building alone, which collapsed and also suffered from fire. Today we thought of them and the families they left behind, and all of those people who stepped up to help the wounded and the people of Christchurch. So many good people gave their time and money to help all those affected - we say thank you to them all.
Mum works at the hospital in her city, and they were expecting some traumas to be flown in. Mum had finished early for the day, so she went home, had a quick meal and a shower and headed back to work to give the evening shift people a hand. Luckily only a few patients had to make the journey north, and most were able to be helped and then sent home to recover with their families.
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What a sad anniversary. I bet you are proud of the small part your human played in helping out, Poppy.
ReplyDeleteA very sad anniversary indeed. It really doesn't seem like a year already, though, more like a handful of months.
ReplyDeletePurrs for All Beings still suffering and in need.
You should be proud of your mum, Pops. It's people like her that make our country so resiliant.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts hurt everytime we hear about an aftershock thinking about what people must be going through. Some of our friends have left CHCH to get away from it. We pray it settles properly soon.
It is a very sad anniversary.
ReplyDeleteSending love to all those who remember and miss loved ones. xx
ReplyDeleteYou r Mom is a good lady to go back to help. Christchurch has had its share of trouble this year.
ReplyDeleteA sad day one year ago. Purrs to those affected by this tragic event.
ReplyDeleteThat was one year ago already? Your mom was very nice to help out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a somber day of remembrance. Sending purrs and prayers of comfort and peace to all who are missing loved ones.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very sad anniversary. It seems much less than a year ago.
ReplyDeleteWe do so hope that Christchurch will be spared any more earthquakes from now on.
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