It was really only a day or two ago I realized how badly I underestimated how much devastation has been brought about by the floods occurring in Queensland. Already, three quarters of the state has been declared a disaster zone.
In September 2009 a typhoon hit the Philippines. My parents, were among those affected. The entire first floor of our home was submerged in water and our cars were destroyed in the floods. Having said that, they consider themselves lucky. Many people lost their lives and their homes. I remember calling my Mom every hour to check how high the water had reached. It was awful feeling so helpless as my Mom described how they had to move all the furniture to the second floor of our house. Tonight, when I asked my Mom to describe what happened to them during that time, she couldn’t finish her account of the events without her voice cracking. She recounted how the floods had subsided after a night… In Queensland, the floods have been going on for 20 days.
Knowing somewhat first hand how anxious and devastated many of the people affected by the floods are feeling, I urge you all to contribute whatever you can to help.
As I mentioned earlier, I underestimated how badly Queensland has been affected by the floods – but, let’s not underestimate how our contributions, no matter how little, can go a long way.
Donate Now.
Trissalicious 
Thank you for your thoughts. It’s a disaster to see first hand! I’m so glad my family is okay but so many people have been affected. Never thought I’d see this in my own backyard.
So important, Trissa. A heartfelt plea. I am sorry your parents had to go through that. Terrible. Thank you.
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XO
Valerie
So sad that disasters are happening one after the other, around the world.
Praying for QLD
Trissa, being one who lives in Brisbane, witnessed all the damages caused by the flash floods, don’t know how to describe the feelings inside. Thankfully, my family was spared, not affected directly. Our thoughts and hearts are out to all those affected, now struggling to deal with the aftermath.
Your writing up of this post is much appreciated.
Trissa,
May I re-post this on my blog and send it on around cyberspace? We are getting such sad news in the States about the flooding in Queensland and the stories are heart-wrenching … tough to think about the next ‘wonderful food post’ when you know that so many have lost so much…
It is a very bad disaster. So unexpected. Too close to home for comfort. I hope more people will donate and help in anyway they can 🙂
Really sad stories…. Horrible
Thanks for posting this Trissa – natural disasters are wretched to live through, they take so long to really get your head around & over it, we were among the effected areas in the Canberra bushfires…, so I know a thing or two about the emotional journey families & friends go through with these horrendous disasters. Every little bit helps, so thanks for making it easy for your readers to do just that.
Trissa, this post does not surprise me at all because every post has a wonderful story, and I am always left with the impression of a truly deep and compassionate person. I am a Queenslander but am thankful we have not been greatly affected, although much of Brisbane and the rest of the state are in devastation. Thank you for your care and support, it will undoubedly be appreciated by many.
Angela
Lovely post, Trissa.
This has been such a terrible disaster and is continuing day after day. The loss of life is what is so devasting! It isn’t over by a long shot – there is more to come when clean up begins. Let’s also hope the money gets to the right people and those that need help get it.