I am not sure if you, my readers (who are in different countries), are aware of the devastation that has hit my Australian home state of Queensland. In what has only been explained as a freak of nature, my home town of Toowomba was hit by a flash flood that was described as the beginning of an inland tsunami. Toowoomba is a city nestled on the edge of the Great Dividing Range that was my home for just over 10 years of my life. There was no way for the water to go but down off the mountain, and so an 8 metre (24 foot) wall of water rushed down the mountain devastating the low lying towns below it and further on. Toowoomba is surrounded by many farming communities and as such the flood as ruined not only homes, but livelihoods. From what I have read 80% of the state of Queensland (a sizable state) has now been declared as being in a state of emergency. The capital city, Brisbane, has been put on flood watch and the inner city has been essentially closed down because of the close-by river (Brisbane River) breaking its banks.
I ask you that you keep all these people who are so closely affected by this disaster in your prayers and if you can do more, I am including a link that will lead you to a website that you can donate to the flood relief appeal.
I feel so helpless sitting here in the states watching video and seeing pictures of places that I know by heart completely washed away. To my family and friends, stay safe and know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.
6 comments:
Oh my gosh! I had no idea, is any of your family here? This is terrible.
My sister lives 5 minutes from the city so we have been trying to check daily on any updates. Their house is on a hill so apparently it is not supposed to get flooded. Still really scary though and I hope and pray this passes very soon.
Scary, crazy, and it can happen to anyone. I truly hope things are more salvageable than they appear right now. They often are, if that offers any consolation.
I saw some of those videos - cars being washed down streets to be found after the flood resting on top of each other against a bank of trees. Unbelievable.
I was devastated, and I am completely unfamiliar with the place. I can't imagine how you must feel.
Will be keeping all in prayers.
I've been reading about this and am absolutely horrified. I will pray.
You and your family back home are in our prayers. I can't imagine, please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything.
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