The Italian Earthquake

I cannot stop thinking about the victims of the Italian earthquake. I've tried to imagine how uncomfortable life is in a tent for the nearly 20,000 people left homeless. They have lost everything - their homes, family fotos, favourite possessions, all forms of entertainment, the ability to cook supper tonight, or soak in a hot bath after a long day. It is still chilly in the mountain air. I can't imagine how difficult it is for the seniors to have to sleep on the ground in tents. Or the small children who need formula and diaper changes.

We take too much for granted in our lives. The earthquake in Abruzzo is big reminder for all of us to take stock and be grateful for what we have, especially in these difficult economic times.

I could feel the desperation by the rescuers depicted in the following video who searched with their bare hands to find life within the rubble.



How traumatic for everyone, especially the rescuers who may search but never find life. My heart goes out to them all.



Repubblica.it has posted some aerial images of the devastation in central Italy

You are all in my prayers...