I want to thank everyone for the avalanche of email. Yes, we are fine. The students and my school are fine. We are quite a distance from the earthquake zone and didn’t feel a thing yesterday during the event.
I would be there in Sichuan lending a hand with the relief efforts if that were realistic. My lack of language skills somewhat limits my participation. What I can do is collect funds for the efforts. Look in the upper right sidebar. If you’re able please donate a buck or two. I’ll see that it gets to where it’s needed most.
Thanks, my friends. Say a prayer if that’s your thing, or send your best wishes out to the universe.
Glad you’re okay. Will you be overseeing any funds raised through this blog?
Yes, Corina. I will be collecting and forwarding the donations.
GOOD, I’m glad you are all right — I couldn’t quite figure out where Shenzhen is in relation to the quake.
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I went and checked a map to see if your province was anywhere near the affected province. So I knew you were okay.
And glad to have it confirmed!
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I knew you were OK. It was all the others of little faith that were worried.
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I’m so glad and relieved, Stevo.
And I will definitely donate.
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Kathleen: I’m in south-east China, right on the sea.
Jackie: Look at the big brain on you. 🙂
Wanda: I’m glad someone has faith.
marianne: Merci. All donations happily accepted.
Well, I have faith, too, but I heard the quake was felt as far away as Thailand. I can’t access the PayPal account — long story — so I’ll go through Mercy Corps.
Keep us posted, please?
ditto what everyone else has already written Stevo…
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I was glad to hear you and Mrs. Stevo are fine. Sorry to have contributed to the avalanche of email. It was one of those instant reactions as soon as I heard the story on the news.
I will send my best wishes out to the universe.
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I’m also relieved to hear that you, the Mrs. and your students are all ok.
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Hi Steve. I just wanted to express my appreciation for your helping raise funds.
My company has operations in Cheng Du, and I was able to contribute via that avenue. I’m really saddened by the collapse of so many schools. It’s so devastating to read about the children who were killed and trapped, and the parents’ grief.
bonesy: Thanks. It is heartbreaking (that sounds trite, but it’s true). I see the news and think that could have easily have been my students (and me).
You have my thoughts and prayers, as always.
Glad you and your’s are well.
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A bit late, but I’m glad to hear you’re okay too. I laughed at my parents when they called to ask about Katrina and the Southern California wildfires (even those were pretty far away), but I realize there are parts of the world I’m just as ignorant about.
I’m late getting here, but glad to hear you are well.