If you have not read about it in the papers, or heard about it in the news. Australia, specifically the state of Victory, has been battling with a raging out of control bush fire that has taken almost 200 lives and destroyed hundreds of home. I am not really aware of the history of bush fire Australia had suffered through the years, but they tell us this one is bad. Really bad.
It is almost unbearable watching the news. Scenes of the aftermath of the devastating fire makes my heart ache. I cannot, not even for a split second, imagine the pain and grieve of those who have lost a love one, a home, a 2nd or 3rd love one. Or more. Their memories, their town, their lives. And it happened so quickly too. For many, it only took a weekend.
The fires are still burning.
The Australian Red Cross is collecting donations to help the many affected by this tragedy. To make a contribution via phone, call 1800 811 700. To do it online. Click Australian Red Cross.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Go Bald
Admittedly, I am not an advert reading of Kenny Sia's blog, a very popular blogger in Malaysia. However, I do occasionally drop by for a quick read because I find his entries great for light reading, funny, and from the heart.
I found out today that he is doing a fund raiser for cancer awareness for children. He calls it the "Go Bald, Give Hope" appeal.
The fund raiser jump started to a good start with many donating in the early days. However, the time is now quickly drawing near to the end and it is simply just not enough. I have decided to make a donation and ask that you join in too. You don't have to give much, but in the words of Kenny, "The amount you contribute may not be much on its own alone, but when pooled together it will be big enough to change people’s lives".
So pop on by and make a donation today. Just 5 more days left!
I found out today that he is doing a fund raiser for cancer awareness for children. He calls it the "Go Bald, Give Hope" appeal.
The fund raiser jump started to a good start with many donating in the early days. However, the time is now quickly drawing near to the end and it is simply just not enough. I have decided to make a donation and ask that you join in too. You don't have to give much, but in the words of Kenny, "The amount you contribute may not be much on its own alone, but when pooled together it will be big enough to change people’s lives".
So pop on by and make a donation today. Just 5 more days left!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Weekend frenzies
The past couple of days had been complete madness. We managed to pack lunch at a friend's (who is also our pastor. We were also planning for the church activities 09), dinner party at Mum and Dad's, and 2 birthday parties all within 2 short days! We are SO pooped!
I know I had posted quite a few pictures in past entries already so I figured, why stop now! Here are some more pictures of our weekend past.
Mother's group 1st birthday party.
Can you believe none of the bubbies went for the cake??!!
A big shout out to Leigh for baking the cutest birthday cake. I love it!
Jaiden's 1st birthday
Annabel's first swing
Under daddy's watchful care
Monday, January 05, 2009
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Hailey's 1st Birthday & BBQ at Bryan's
Happy Birthday Hailey! 
The Bells holding hands
And than we are off to Bryan's bbq
The best satay I have had in Australia ever
The chef of the day
The best satay I have had in Australia everThe chef of the dayThursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year!
Another start of a new year with new hopes and dreams. I cannot wait.
May the new year be a safe and fulfilling year filled with lots of laughter, joy, peace and just the right amount of tears to you all.
May the new year be a safe and fulfilling year filled with lots of laughter, joy, peace and just the right amount of tears to you all.
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