Hello there to all my friends across the world! Today we are so acutely aware of what a privilege it is to live in this part of the world.
We have incredibly beautiful weather here, a temperate climate and very few natural disasters.
We are horrified to hear about the thousands of lives which have been lost in yesterday's disaster. Our heartfelt condolences go to the people of Haiti who have sufferred such a tragedy in the earthquake which hit them yesterday afternoon. At the same time we would like to applaud the efforts of world-wide volunteer organisations, groups and individuals who are trying to help the citizens of Haiti.
It is events such as these that grant us a moment to reflect on all the blessings which we have in our own environments. Let us all unite in thoughts, positive wishes and whatever action we are able to give to that devastated nation.
(Picture: DAILY MAIL - UK)
HAITI: Our thoughts are prayers are with you!
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Here in JOHANNESBURG the sun is still shining...
As the day progresses, clouds start to build up...
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Their thunderheads loom in the distance...a.jpg)
...and build and build...a.jpg)
If you are inside the house, (as mom is a the moment, focussed on all her writing) the thunderstorms make take you by surprise. Suddenly the sky goes dark and the heavens open...
The pool is rippled with raindrops!The lightning crashes and the thunder roars...
Our gutters over-flow with torrents of water...
Us doggies huddle closely by Mom's side while we wait out the storm...
Yet, despite it being scary during the storm, we are assured that the thunder will be silenced, the raindrops will cease and the sun WILL come out again!!!
22 comments:
Hi Max - we are sending prayers and thinking of the awful and devastating plight of the poor Haitians having to deal with such a monumental tragedy. It will surely take some time to prioritize and sort out the horrid reality of what it must be like there at this time. Thanks for sharing. We're thinking of KB too and have sent a card to her momzer - it's good news that she came out okay and has her recovering pup, K, with her - pawsome news. Your rainstorm is surely beautifully warm and short - a refreshing bath to cleanse and feed those gorgeous dahlias. Peace to you and yours, dear Max...
Hugs xo
Sammie
That is a lot of rain! Thanks for the post!
Hi Max! This is such a wonderful, thoughtful post you have today. We too are hoping that things in Haiti can improve for the people there quickly.
Ty Max...my heart goes out to the people of Haiti. We are so fortunate for what we have that sometimes we need to really reflect on our purpose and the true meaning of why we are here...we are all the same... all people of our planet.
Licks to you from me..
Olive :)
Our hearts are heavy for the Haitians..... xoxo
Hi Max
We will visit the blog directly after leaving here.
We have been saddened by the disastor in Haiti - so many lives lost.
A very reflective post today and we agree with you but it must be very hard right now if you have relatives/friends in Haiti.
love
Martha & Bailey xxx
Tank woo fur sharing all of those pikhs and sentiments...
Have woo khaught up with the news that K and KB are both doing furry well?
The Thundering Herd posted it today!
We are off to chekhk out the other blog woo suggested...we feel so badly fur those in Haiti - it was inkhredibly poor prior to this disaster. We'll be pawing a donation although it won't be much it will be something.
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Great post, Max. Mom loves the photos of the rain. I guess the good thing about our snow and cold weather means no thunderstorms... :-)
Luv,
Cloud
We also are sending our prayers to the people that are suffering so much. Terrible terrible happening.
Your photo's are quite stunning, what beautiful scenery. Sorry the storm scared you. I bet it is lovely and sunny again now.. Hugs GJ x
Max, we have been listening with horror to the reports on the news about Haiti. But having just read your friend - the Krul family's blog from Haiti - it brought it home all the more. The pain and suffering of so many people is truly terrible. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
We also dropped by the KB and K - it was good to read that K is recovering well and we hope the surgery has gone well for KB.
Lots of thunder storms there with you today - we read a report about them in the newspaper today delaying the Jo'burg Open. Our Irish golfer Darren Clarke is doing well (so far!)
take care
Clive
Well said about Haiti!
I don't like thunder either. It sounds like gunshots to me and I don't like those either.
I like the rain though, I like playing in it too, but not getting the bath after!
Wiggles, Tessa
Max
You do live in pawadise..it's bootiful thewe. We awe so sad ovew the devestation in Haiti..so many huwt and homeless and lost to theiw loved ones.
We have a vewy nice fwiend fwom thewe and he finally got news today, that his immediate family awe all OK, such welief.
We'we pwaying fow them all
smoochie kisses
ASTA
Hi, Max!
We are praying for the people in Haiti.
It is very sad. We have been watching the news and it is terrible.
Here is raining and the weatherman said tomorrow we will be at -2°C! Brrrr....
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Very beautiful! And yes we are remebering those poor people
Benny & Lily
Max,
It seems that people everywhere are starting to pull together to help the people of Haiti. We sure hope so!
Your pictures have us convinced that you must live in the most beautiful place in the world! Even your thunderclouds are pretty!
Bunny
Sweet, sweet post, Max!
Tail wags,
STorms
Beautiful post, a bit poetic, very informative, caring...thank you
Twink!
Praying for all affected. I can't imagine... I am blessed too.
What a lovely and moving post. Thank you for that. We'll visit the suggested blog too.
Smooches form pooches,
BabyRocketDog and Hootie
Great post, Max!
Mochi
Hi Max
Terrible things happen indeed, and make our everyday concerns seem so small.
That said, I am VERY frightened on thunder, and so glad that I live in a part of the world where it is a rare event!
Cheers, H.
Shelter in a storm, there is no better feeling. The people of Haiti have been so hard hit.
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