Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Lending A Hand


Most of you will have heard about the devastating bushfires that are still raging in south eastern Australia. The stats are sobering – hundreds dead, thousands homeless, and hundreds with horrific burns. There are things that we can do. I know that many people do not have the means to provide financial support. But for those who can please visit the Bushfire Appeal Shop and make a purchase or donate some items. Please be patient and visit often as permission has only just been granted from etsy admin to go ahead with the shop and there is a huge backlog of items to upload.

All of us though can do something else. Please take a few moments to send loving healing thoughts to those in need. I have no doubt that this can make a difference.

14 comments:

Cathy {tinniegirl} said...

I just posted a very similar sentiment to your last paragraph on my blog. I agree wholeheartedly. Sending our quiet healing energy out into the world is as important as all the other tangible actions that we take right now.

Unknown said...

thank you for this- natural distasters call for natural alliance xxx
Lisa xx

lyptis said...

Great post Chrisy! Keep the positive energy flowing!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Chrisy, the death toll is near 200 right now...they are retreving the ones who perished..

belinda marshall said...

i think so many aussies are blogging about this – it's such a shocking/tragic/hard to fathom event. and bloggers all over are being so communal about it which is very heartwarming.
:)

Hey Harriet said...

This shop is doing great! Items are selling like crazy and a lot of money has been raised all ready. The support for the Bushfire Appeal Shop from both Etsy sellers & buyers has been fantastic!

Jennifer Juniper said...

What a great idea, thank you for making me aware of this. I will stop by and donate. Jen

LeelaBijou said...

Great post!

Jetta's Nest said...

Great thoughts Chrissy. At times like this we sometimes forget just to think calmly and positively about the future. Must go check out that shop now :)

myminimocs said...

excellent post!!!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful post. My thoughts are definitely in Australia. Best of luck to all involved directly and hopefully many will become involved in a positive way.

Owl and Fox said...

Your blog is wonderful, so here's my thank you! http://owlfox.blogspot.com/2009/02/proximidade-award.html

Leah said...

lovely post, not sure what else to say, it's such a tradgedy!

Linda Summerfield said...

The images we have seen in the U.S. of your terrible fires
are truly heartbreaking.