Prayers go out to all those in the Christchurch NZ area

[RosieC]

I want to send out my prayers and thoughts for all those in Christchurch NZ and the surrounding area.

My cousin and her family are there and so far we've not heard from them (but then phonelines and power are a mess so it's not suprising).

I'm praying that everyone from OB who lives out that way is fine as well as their families and friends.

[dendrophyle]

yep - very bad thing, the last one was 7.1 but it was 40km further away, this one basically hit the city

goosebumps watching the pictures...

RIP those lost

[RosieC]

Yeah, while it might not be as strong in magnitude as the last one they had, it's far far worse in destruction.

I've just heard second/third/fourth hand that my cousins family are OK, except their new house is damaged and no power or phone. Just glad they are OK

[Gin]

Thoughts are with all NZ. OB friends . Gin

[jrodpad]

Rosie,

I will be thinking/praying for those in NZ. Hope everyone in the Rosie clan are safe (and stay safe).

- J

[Lagoon]

I'm glad for you and you're family Rosie, its good to hear they are all safe now

I caught the news tonite, very very sad scenes, far too much loss of life, very sad indeed

Warm thoughts to all of New Zealand ......