4500+ lost lives – A diary from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

iwanttogoback

sudheer

i was shivering with goose bumps reading your story - the tsunami was such an overwhelming event. and it happened in my neck of the woods so to speak and so, was perhaps more distressing for its closeness.

please let us know what's happening now, the follow up stories become less and less as time goes by. it seems we are all captivated by the destruction and terror, but not so interested in the rebuilding. or perhaps it's just not interesting for the press to cover.

one thing i would like to know is how long do you think it will take for the rebuilding to finish? or if it will ever be finished?

god bless you for your good works.

fromusawithluv

Sudheer, Good luck on your trip to Nagai. and Best wishes to the survivors.

Finished reading your post... I'm lost for words....

I've had a share of experiences from my friends and relatives when they were in Sri Lanka at the time. Really scary!!! and sad...

You are very inspiring!

I do wonder too how the survivors will pick up to "move on", especially the kids.
I wonder if they have any therapy (e.g. art therapy) or another way of expressing themselves if they're speechless?

When 9/11 happened, many kids were asked to draw pictures to help them and to enable adults help them "heal" in the process.

Looking forward to your posting when you return.

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Om Shanti

gypsie,lotus

Sudheer,
Just great that you did that. I was in the great flood of Hurrican Katrina, in New Orleans, August 28, 2005 when no water or rain and then water up to my neck in my home that is up off the ground in less than 20 minutes. A major happening in the USA. The most disaster in the history of the USA. Flooding an area the size of the country of England. With 10 to 20 feet of water. Thanks for the heart rendering experience.
Gypsie