massive aftershock earthquake in christchurch NZ..6.3

[Freedom]

Saw a bit on the TV news this morning, how terrible!

Perhaps you sister and hubs should just focus on staying out of the midst, and getting home, leave the clothes?

Praying for all in the midst, and for family and friends who have people in that area.

[pomtzu]

Carole - I am so relieved to read that you and your family are safe. I was quite concerned about you, not knowing where you live in relation to the quake area. Thankfully, you are far from there!!! I pray for all of those still in harm's way, and for all that lost their lives and/or family and friends. I was watching the videos of the area on t.v. this a.m. - so much destruction and so many old structures lost or damaged - so many lives lost. It's heartbreaking!

[RICHARD]

Sending prayers out your way.

As a 'veteran' of a few EQs here in the land of the easily amused, I do know what you and your fellow Kiwis are feeling/thinking.

You'll see the resilience of the people in the area and of your nation in a way you have never seen before, Sad as it is to say? Sometimes it does take a tragedy to bring people together.

Hang tough, NZ. You are in our thoughts.

[Pinot's Mom]

Carole, add my thoughts to the others that you were one of the first through my head when I heard of the tragedy. I'm so glad your family is safe. Other than that, I don't know what to say, just so devastating.

[carole]

well i hear this morning the death numbers have been revised to 38,not that ,that is much help to those who lost their loved ones, or to those who are missing,i am sure it will rise though, but rumours are rife at the moment, so it is best to listen to the news and the officials.

Yes i was thinking the same about the clothes too, but they want to get them, if it were me i would just get the heck out of there,they may not be able to go to get them as they are only five minutes away from the central city, apparently they are offering flights out with the forces for $50, i would be grabbing them, they have booked flights out for saturday,and i am sure they could get insurance on them or they can well carry the loss, so they should just leave,i guess they will make a decision today.

we have had offers from around the world for help, from our friends in the USA,BRITAIN,JAPAN,TAIWAN,AUSTRALIA,this is for search and rescue, so that will be fantastic, it warms my heart to hear so many people want to help us little NZers at the bottom of the world.

There are still so many trapped, those poor ,poor people, it must be terrifying,let us pray for their safe recovery.

tHANKS everyone from the bottom of my heart for your caring, kind ,and supportive words, they mean a lot to me .

It affects everyone, as we all well know it could be us next time, and we feel so much for our fellow NZer's going through yet another, and worse ordeal than the first time.

My friends son is down there, she talked with him, last time he was like up spirited and said yeah we will be fine, but this time she could hear how anxious he was in his voice, also her husbands daughter is due to fly in today from indonesia, she is a doctor, so they will be needing her.

Anyhow that is all the update for now, will keep you all posted as i hear anything.

[mrspunkysmom]

Glad to hear that you and your family are okay. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[carole]

her is a map of NZ to give you all an idea where i live and how far away i am, i live in hamilton city,

Just texted my sister, they are staying another night in hamner, thank goodness, her husband is determined to go back to the motel and bring the guy some water, i can well understand wanting him to help where he can, we all have to pull together, i just have to hope and pray they will get in and out safely, they were extremely lucky to not have been in the CBD, they have to get lucky again, fingers and all paws crossed for their continued safety.

And to all the rescuers, people in christchurch,may you be safe.