And then, just like that at 12.51 pm, the building started shaking with an earthquake – I hadn’t seen the air-conditioner maintenance man come in but it seemed that he was running about in the ceiling. The general cry of “get into a doorway” went out pretty quickly and I think we were all quite severely rattled with the rocking and jerking and rattling. This one again had its epicenter in Christchurch, with a magnitude of 6.3 but only 5 km deep. We had a few more big aftershocks in the afternoon, and even now at the time of writing (19h50) there has been another little tremor. Our prayers are with those in Christchurch who have lost their homes or been badly injured, and all who have lost loved ones in this disaster. The death toll was up to 65 at about 6 pm, and climbing as more bodies are pulled from rubble. (Thanks Catherine for your comment on the blog - please keep praying!)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Earthquake, II
Aaron did not like the idea of going to school in a slipper so made a concerted effort to get his socks and shoes on – which he did, and quite ably. For such a bruised foot he is doing pretty well. During the morning Nick phoned to ask if I’d like him to make soup – what an amazing offer! It’s been rainy and a little cold today, just the right weather for a pot of pork and veggie soup (and what a great soup it was - and such a treat to come home to tea already made). 
And then, just like that at 12.51 pm, the building started shaking with an earthquake – I hadn’t seen the air-conditioner maintenance man come in but it seemed that he was running about in the ceiling. The general cry of “get into a doorway” went out pretty quickly and I think we were all quite severely rattled with the rocking and jerking and rattling. This one again had its epicenter in Christchurch, with a magnitude of 6.3 but only 5 km deep. We had a few more big aftershocks in the afternoon, and even now at the time of writing (19h50) there has been another little tremor. Our prayers are with those in Christchurch who have lost their homes or been badly injured, and all who have lost loved ones in this disaster. The death toll was up to 65 at about 6 pm, and climbing as more bodies are pulled from rubble. (Thanks Catherine for your comment on the blog - please keep praying!)
And then, just like that at 12.51 pm, the building started shaking with an earthquake – I hadn’t seen the air-conditioner maintenance man come in but it seemed that he was running about in the ceiling. The general cry of “get into a doorway” went out pretty quickly and I think we were all quite severely rattled with the rocking and jerking and rattling. This one again had its epicenter in Christchurch, with a magnitude of 6.3 but only 5 km deep. We had a few more big aftershocks in the afternoon, and even now at the time of writing (19h50) there has been another little tremor. Our prayers are with those in Christchurch who have lost their homes or been badly injured, and all who have lost loved ones in this disaster. The death toll was up to 65 at about 6 pm, and climbing as more bodies are pulled from rubble. (Thanks Catherine for your comment on the blog - please keep praying!)
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thinking of u all in this time,GLAD U ARE ALL SAFE AND FINE,maybe u can give some of your lovely soup to those in need,if there are any near u that is!keep us posted,xx
It is comforting to us to be able to find out so quickly that you are safe - thank you for emailing your worried American friends!
The comfort here is to know with certainty that God is always God, despite what we do not understand.
We continue to pray.
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