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.