Im sure you all know how to donate already but just incase the official donations appeal line is 1800 811 700. or at any ANZ, NAB or Commonwealth bank.
the affects of this are going to be felt for years to come! All these displaced families! i dreamed about it all last night!
On another topic, Grace had her immunisations yesterday and has had a temp of 38 since, has never had a reaction to them before but she is ok, just abit grumpy. Hasnt put on an ounce of wieght since the 23rd Jan, but im not too worried, with the heat and extra activity.
Wow, just saw that they have raised over $14 million!!! Isnt that increddible!!!!
Last edited by beckoes; February 10th, 2009 at 09:33 AM.
MT... Wow, how scary for you and your loved ones. It is normal to feel what they call "suriver guilt" when you come so close to having it effect you- but you are ok. Be grateful, and glad that you are safe, and continue to be there to support your friends who were not so lucky. Huge
We are also close, but not too close the fires, the closest one is about 50ks away and is under control. We are keeping vigilant though, as stories like these warn us that circumstances can change in an instant.
MT i hope those fires dont come anywhere near u !!!!!
you are right becka it will last for years and year plus i am sure that in years to come many cases of PTSD will be coming out of those area where ppl where. Look i cant even begin to truly understand or even imagine what they all must be going through so i wont even try but i do know what it feels like to have no home and be homeless sleeping in parks or random places i have been there when i was growing up I also suffer from PTSD. I pray that the ppl whom deliberately lit these fires get caught!!!!!!! I am SOOOO proud of everyone with all their donations and pulling together the way we all have to support these ppl.
Thanks for all your support everyone. Sorry to dump it all on you, but I just need to get it out I think.
Tonight as I drove down the road in to Diamond Creek I could see the hills very clearly. And could very clearly see the devastation up there. The hills normally have that blue/grey haze that comes with gum trees. Now it just looks like a black bald hill with burnt matchsticks sticking out. Over to the east the hills in the distance all have thick smoke pouring from there. More than last night. The roads are all still blocked off so no one can get in or out. Except the looters so it seems.....
Bec - I hope Grace's temp has come down now. Poor little mite!
Squidipa - I reckon you might be right about the PTSD. There are just soooo many people that were there. Right around the state. There is one poor town that seems to be getting told every few hours to prepare themselves to leave.... that must be ridiculously stressful.
SB - I'm glad the fires aren't too near you, and praying they don't come your way.
MT - don't worry about dumping, that's what we're all here for babe!
IMO, those people looting should be locked up - it's not like everyone abandoned their stuff, they did it to save their lives FFS!! I think it's sad that the homeowners and residents are having a hard time getting back to their properties, but these selfish imbeciles can just waltz in there and take whatever they like! DP commented today that the ones looting prolly didn't even lose anything!
SB - am thinking of you too babe, keep your precious family safe hun!
MT we're all here to support you. It's still such a shock you need to talk about it and we're here to listen same goes for you SB if there is trouble in your area.
Beck hope G is feeling better... a bit scared to get the 6 months shots, Beth was so unsettled after the 4 month ones.
Squiddy/ Beck it's awesome to see how much people have donated. I was listening to the radio and they raised $1mil just today. They had people phoning in from the affected areas and I was having a little cry hearing people's stories. Making sure I hold my baby extra close the last few days, thinking of all the people who have lost their loved ones. to everyone .... take care
Bec - sorry to hear G has a temp from her shots. I have Kye booked for his on Tuesday next week, hopefully he'll go ok
Well had a shocker of a night here last night. Kye woke up like 4 times Dont know whether it is just because he gets hot? Gave him a drink of water and he skulled it back, guessin' he was thirsty He settles again really quickly but omg this morning I have a major headache and am so tired.
He's been waking up at like 4am the past few mornings too which is starting to take its toll on me. I gave him 150ml at 4:45am and thought I'll bring him back to my bed and the bugger is still asleep..geez! Must try and get to the bottom of why he is waking up as its starting to do my head in again!
DP commented today that the ones looting prolly didn't even lose anything!
Dont know whether it is just because he gets hot? Gave him a drink of water and he skulled it back, guessin' he was thirsty 
He settles again really quickly but omg this morning I have a major headache and am so tired. 
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