We stand united as one

I spent the whole Sunday afternoon watching TV. But it was a fund raising program by the Hong Kongers to raise funds for the Szechuan earth quake victims... and it really touching.

So many lives were lost in just one minute. So many hopes and families were shattered because of this. Throughout the program, those stars mentioned so many stories, personal experiences of the people involved, and its just so touching to know how they sacrificed for each other. How parents would die for their children, how husbands were willing to give up for their wives, how strangers helped each other or how pets saved their masters. I am sure you have read so much about them. It never ceases to over whelm me. How the Chinese never give up hope in this time of desperation. How the dying tells the rescuers not to give up hope! The spirit of unity is so very strong.

May 12, 2008. A day where it is etched in everyone's heart. Though so far away, people still come together to help out in everyway. Those who had money contributed in cash, many contributed the skills and energy. Aid from all around the world reached your shores. Cash, food, medical supplies, and best of all ...... man power. Kudos to some celebrities who went to the disaster area to lend their support. Kudos to the person I know who traveled across borders to help them out.

I've heard stories of how a poor man gave his bottle of clean water to those in pain. If they can do it, why can't we?

It is with great admiration how the volunteers, the soldiers, the doctors and nurses came together to help the victims. The worked tirelessly and there have been countless numbers of stories about how you have sacrificed. The world looks upon you as heroes.

It is not enough to support them for a month or two. Experts predict it will take 7 years for them to build Szechuan up again. But material items are not important. We need to care for the hearts of our friends. Howlong would it take for hearts to heal? How long would you mourn for a loved one, how long would you take to recover from trauma of not being able to save the one you love? It is a long term commitment to help ... a long term commitment to love.

Jia you China! Jia You Sze Chuan!