Christchurch, NZ was devestated by an earthquake this week. My cousin and his wife were there. They work for the federal government at McMurdo in Anarctica and were on their way home after being deployed for the past 6 months. We have cried and fretted for 3 days not knowing if they would get home. Thank God for email. They were able to give us a few updates and we knew when the airport had opened and the flights were again resuming service. He and his wife had just left the square after having lunch when the quake started and the church tower toppled onto THAT square. They took turns sleeping at 2 hour intervals during all the after shocks, as buildings were still falling. The Red Cross distributed food and water.........what would the world do without the Red Cross ?! It took them 36 hours from the time they walked to the airport til they arrived home at 3AM today. There are still hearty American souls stuck at McMurdo trying to get home before the anarctic winter begins. If you are so inclined remember all of those in this tragedy when you say your prayers today.
I made this card for my cousin Jim and his wife Annie..... We thank the good Lord that they are home.
TFL
Date: Friday, February 25, 2011 GMT Views: 2782
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Paper: going gray, basic gray, real red, whisper white
Ink: black
Accessories: SU markers, bordering blue, green galore, real red, Orient Express charm by Blue Moon, Michael's gold pearls, SU gold cord, Stickles, recycled ribbon
Registered: November 10, 2009 Location: SK. Canada Posts: 1786
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 @ 9:55 AM
What a Fabulous card !!! I am Glad they made it home safe ,I have been keeping the people of (and in ) NZ in my prayers ! Such a Tragedy...sometimes we just don't know how Lucky we have it compared to others ...Love your card !!! TFS
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60251
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 @ 2:29 PM
You know, you hear stories like this and what I think are big problems are really nothing. Thanks be to God for their safe return home.
Your card is beautiful. I love the image and that charm is awesome. Perfect colors too.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92546
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 @ 6:28 PM
What a harrowing story, Tina. I'm glad your relatives are safe....and the rest of the Kiwis will be in my thoughts. Your card is lovely with the orchid plant...very tropical.