massive aftershock earthquake in christchurch NZ..6.3

[Karen]

We will keep them and you in our prayers.

[cassiesmom]

We will keep them and you in our prayers.

Same here. It is Monday evening in Chicago, Tuesday afternoon in New Zealand.

[carole]

even though it was smaller by the scale, the damage is extensive and because of the time of day it hit, there are reports now of multiple deaths,this is so tragic, and so awful, those poor people have already been through so much, there have been over five more aftershocks ranging from 4.0 to 5.5,thanks and yes please do keep them all in your prayers.

My sister is fine and they are staying overnight in hamner springs, i have no idea as neither do they what to do next, the airport is closed at the moment, i just want to get them home and safe away from there,they have only the clothes they stand up in, as all their luggage is in a motel in christchurch,hope it is still standing, fingers crossed.

[kitten645]

LES...think and praying for all of you. I fear mass casualties. The photo's of the rubble are horrific! I understand the church steeple collapsed with tourists in it. OMG so tragic.

[carole]

OMG really, i did not know that, how terrible, i am a long way from christchurch, but like i said my sister is there ,and it is a worry, i feel for all those people down there,it is just awful,i cannot believe the damage, it is so bad, and lives have been lost and many injured too.

you know this could be a pure coincidence but Ellie my cat was acting really strange today, i thought it was because my friend was here, and she does not take to strangers that much, or because she was unwell today, but now i am not sure, she is one intuitive cat at the best of times, i don't think she could sense it that far away, but one never knows.

[Catty1]

Hugs and prayers to everyone there...those aftershocks hardly gave rescuers a chance...praying for some miracles.

[kitten645]

I'm so glad your family is safe Carole. My prayers for everyone. The devestation looks horrible. It must be a quite old city as so many buildings are in rubble. There are boldours the size of houses coming down onto houses. Completely surreal images.