Tuesday, 11 January 2011

QLD Floods

With the recent devastating floods affecting Queensland at the moment, it is hard to concentrate on anything else. To anyone who is affected by, knows someone affected by it , you are in my thoughts, heart and have my deepest condolances. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. Sitting here watching it is hard not to feeling helpless and guilty and it's just all wrong.
One thing giving me heart is to see the true beauty and pure goodness of people that arise from such crisis. Within watching 10 minutes of the news, there were two stories about 2 different men who risked their lives to save 4 and 10 people respectively. Their bravery and true selfleness is humbling.
Another is seeing the efforts already being made by people across the web, to do their bit, From encouraging to donate, donating, and setting up appeals and auctions.
People like Toni, who is running an auction appeal for the Floods.
I will be joining Toni, and many others and will be running an auction for one of my mohair bears starting next week.

5 comments:

Wendy said...

Looking forward to seeing your auction bear, Jess...good for you for being a part of the good that's coming from this disaster!

m.e (Cathie) said...

well done Jess! you are a sweetheart ♥

Ames and Tash said...

I look forward to seeing your bear. The situation in Queensland is surreal and heartbreaking. Ames xo

ArtfulLee Designed said...

Will look forward to seeing your bear Jess.
I too am heartbroken and feeling guilty that we are too far away to help on the ground with anything more than money.
A true test of the resilient Aussie spirit.
Lee:)

handmade romance said...

lovely jess. xx