Pakistan, India, Kashmir Quake

**Karen** · 10-08-2005, 10:31 PM

Popcornbird, I know you have (or had at one time, maybe they've moved) relatives in Pakistan, are they all in London now? Where ever they are, I hope they are safe. Both countries, their peoples, you, your family and everyone who knows and loves anyone in that area are all in our prayers tonight. I hope that this horrific tragedy can bring Pakistan and India together and see that they are all kindred human being who are suffering, and everyone can cooperate in bringing peace to Kashmir as the days go on. The death toll keep mounting, and the aftershocks and rains are not helping.

Peace and prayers that survivers are found and recovered quickly, and that no more building collapse, and oh, God of us all, watch over that corner of earth.

**Karen** · 10-08-2005, 11:01 PM

From CNN:

The death toll in Pakistan from the earthquake has climbed to more than 18,000, a spokesman for Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced. CNN has not confirmed that figure. Pakistan is bearing the brunt of the 7.6 quake, which was centered 60 miles north-northeast of Islamabad. India, the disputed territory of Kashmir, and Afghanistan also suffered. Aftershocks continue to rattle the south Asian region.

**caseysmom** · 10-09-2005, 02:01 AM

I sent her a pm this morning, she was the first thing I thought of. I pray none of her friends or relatives are hurt.

**smokey the elder** · 10-09-2005, 07:28 AM

What a terrible disaster! Many prayers for the thousands of people affected, and that the rest of the world will put aside its differences and help in the rescue and recovery efforts.

**Laura's Babies** · 10-09-2005, 10:59 AM

Praying for the safety of all her friends and family. She has to be worried to death! I hope she finds out they are all alright.

**Karen** · 10-09-2005, 12:49 PM

Gosh, the reported death toll keeps rising, I know the US is sending help, but I don't much else. So horribly sad, so much devastation as well as loss of life ...