As you may know, Christchurch, where I live, was hit by a massive earthquake in the early hours of yesterday morning. Apart from being the single most terrifying experience of my life, we escaped with minimal damage. Our chimneys collapsed and there are cracks in a few of the walls but it is nothing compared to the devastation experienced by many. Self-stitched-September has, for the moment, gone out the window. At 5am this morning, in the cold and without power, I put on as many clothes as I could find. I'm happy that family, friends and my fellow Christchurch bloggers are all okay. Thankfully, at this point, there has only been one death in the city and mostly minor injuries.
As I write this we are still experiencing aftershocks and it will probably be a while before the city is functional again. I'm incredibly sad for those that have lost everything but so touched by the kindness of my neighbours, who came over at 4.30am, in the dark, to check if I was okay and who removed the chimney bricks that were in danger of falling off the roof.
I hope everyone in Christchurch is staying safe and warm.
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What sweet neighbours! I went across to see a couple of mine who I knew were elderly, they were fine, just cold.
ReplyDeleteIronically the two neighbours who so kindly donated their bricks to my fence and car respectively have not said a word to me, wonder if I should write them a thank you note, I am going to use the bricks as a garden edging after all :-)
You are lucky to have such nice neighbours. I'm so sorry to hear of the damage that has happened. My cousin lives in Christchurch and I spent all day yesterday worrying about him. We got word early this morning that he is okay. Sending positive thoughts your way xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm glad you're okay!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're okay! I felt the quake here in Wellington, woke me up but didn't realise the magnitude of the whole thing until I got up later in the morning. Amazing that there has been so little death and injury!
ReplyDeleteAh,blossom,we have all gotten off very lightly!
ReplyDeletePhew! My sweet Justine has been very upset,and we are having a bunch of people for an easy dinner tonight.Makes you really think,doesn't it!?
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I'm so glad you are ok! And I'm glad there hasn't been too many injuries--though I can imagine the there is a lot of damage around the city!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're alright. Stay warm and dry and take care
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I feel for you all in Christchurch,,, night is setting in here in NZ for the second night following the earthquake,,, and my thoughts are with you all...
ReplyDeleteThat must have been so scarry! Hope it will stay at this and that you can feel the warmth of your family and comunity in these surreal days.
ReplyDeleteOh my! It's times like this clothing projects take a very firm backseat. So glad you're okay and keeping safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and everyone you know there are okay; it sounds like such a scary event... Hopefully the damage to your place isn't that bad.
ReplyDeleteI just recently found your blog but I hope you get your life back on track soon. It makes me feel so useless when there is nothing really I can do to help. Atleast your neighbours were so sweet to help you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of all you NZ peeps in the area... I'm amazed at how much damage, and cannot believe everyone is ok. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are well, scary rabid nature. Take care of yourself you
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you are okay. Take care!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are ok. It must have been really scary. Take care x
ReplyDeleteHow scary!! I am glad u and your family okay. My prayers are with you guys.
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