Comments on: Aid is getting through

By: dh

dh — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 23:21:07 +0000

I am praying and are concerned about the crisis as you. All Christians should pray that God can take this difficult situation and turn it into God’s glory. Bene, I have heard many have come to Christ as a result of this terrible disaster. One story is told by a Sri Lankan who said, “I thank Jesus with all of my heart that I survived.” I will leave with one of my favorite verses,”All things work together for good to them who love God and to those who are called according to His purpose by Christ Jesus.”

By: Bene Diction

Bene Diction — Fri, 31 Dec 2004 08:34:01 +0000

I guess as long as there are tribes and borders and money there will be politics.
I guess a lot depends on what criticism is based on.
Over 40 nations have lost citizens.
It’s possible 2 thousand Americans are dead.
The earth moved, this earthquake and tsunami has global impact.
America and Americans should be thanked.
Thank you for all you and your country do.

To be honest Doug, I haven’t turned my gaze south this week and I’ve tuned out the carping. I’ve been looking east and listening to the cries.
And because this is such an enormous disaster, I’ve been trying to hear that still, small voice.
I wonder if God is weeping too?

By: dh

dh — Fri, 31 Dec 2004 06:19:09 +0000

I’m sad to hear the criticism of the US portrayed by some just because Bush is in office. Much of what has been said about the US and the Bush administration has been totally incorrect as well. This quick response time is the fastest the US has ever responded to an international problem. Can’t the US and the Bush adminstation get some credit or is society as a whole totally political in every instance? DO WE HAVE TO ALWAYS DOWNPLAY THE US EFFORT? Can’t we acknowledge the tremendous effort made by the US let alone the EU? Why all of the attack on the US let alone the EU? There seems to be a misunderstanding. I think it is wonderful what the EU is doing . They have been going above and beyond in this instance. I SUPPORT EVERY NATIONS EFFORT AND REFUSE TO DOWNPLAY ANY SUPPORT MADE BY ANY NATION in this serious of disasters.

By: Bene Diction

Bene Diction — Fri, 31 Dec 2004 02:51:07 +0000

I’m not going to defend my federal government at this time, for the simple reason they have been slow in initial response.

I’ve been disturbed by some the criticism of Europe I’ve seen coming out of the US.
Many EU governments responded quickly as has the US, and much of what I have seen being said is incorrect.

There are dead that need to be indentified, buried, disease to control, food and water stations to be set up.
Every nation has skills, tools, equipment, supplies and people they can bring to Southeast Asia for the long long journey back.

By: dh

dh — Thu, 30 Dec 2004 23:01:48 +0000

I sorry to hear that other nations are having trouble helping out. Here in the US the response time was 4 days from the day the funds were agreed to, to the time it reached the needy. On the 4th day the boats and the planes from the US were physically on the ground giving the aid with the coordination of multiple US government agencies. Typically this would take weeks or even months for our nation to respond. The initial amount was $15 million in US aid and just yesterday it was increased to $35 million and counting.

By: Bene D

Bene D — Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:21:48 +0000

I am so very sorry Rachel, there are no words. I’ll be praying for you and the family.

By: Rachel C

Rachel C — Thu, 30 Dec 2004 11:24:55 +0000

It’s hard to comprehend… I posted about it but I’m lost for words now that I know a New Zealand couple who are missing in Thailand.