Natural disasters

I haven't forgotten the Indonesian earthquake which has killed nearly 6000 people so far. But it seems that the American media has.

I went to Jogjakarta once. It was a nice city, and very friendly. I keep wondering about the people I met there. How are they now?

It's so much to take in. Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, flooding, wildfires. And a major tsunami. The body counts add up. The destruction is usually beyond imagination. Lives are torn apart. We sit at home and watch it all on the news, grateful we were spared. Until our time comes.

Some debate about the meaning of these disasters. A punishment from God. A test from God. Or merely a natural occurence.

What is certain is the suffering. The survivors are left to cry, mourn and pick up the pieces.

We can do more than be grateful it hasn't happened to us this time. We can contribute money and resources. And we can pray.

Hurricane season started today. The majority believe the government is not ready for another onslaught.

Ready or not.