The past weeks tragedies have left us all numb....first the devastating floods and savage weather in FNQ especially around the Ingham area then the irony of the heat and bushfires that have claimed so many lives and homes in Victoria....BUT if it is one thing that we Aussies are good at its banding together and helping each other out.
I sit in my beautiful home surronded by treasured possessions and a healthy family and I feel helpless, how can we help??? So many people have lost so much, where do you begin to start all over again....well WE CAN HELP, here are some great ideas...
* REGISTER TO DONATE BLOOD www.donateblood.com.au - I believe they have been inundated which is fantastic but they will continue to need blood supplies so put a note in your diary and organise an appointment for a few weeks!
* SHOP AT COLES THIS FRIDAY 13TH FEB www.coles.com.au - and ALL profits will be sent directly to the Red Cross.
* DONATE $$$$ VIA RED CROSS www.redcross.org.au - every cent that is collected will be put into a trust fund for victims
There are many clever and talented people selling their handmade wares with some or all profits going to the cause, check out ETSY www.etsy.com next time you need to buy a gift or go to www.handmadehelpsout.blogspot.com where there is a HANDMADE HELP 2009 VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE APPEAL
* HANDMADE TOYS are being distributed to children who have lost everything, log on to www.thetoysociety.blogspot.com to see how you can help
and finally..........
An amazing lady called Monica from www.beyondpinkandblue.blogspot.com is organising comfort packs for the children - this is such a fantastic idea, please help if you can

Please give generously and pray often xxx