I'm not sure how much do all of you know about the China worst-hit earthquake and Myanmar cyclone. I'm going to tell a little bit about these 2 disasters and hope that together we can pray for them.
China's earthquake death toll has risen to 60,560 with another 26,221 people missing and 353,290 injured. The death toll could rise to 80,000 or more . Nearly every building in Yingxiu (one of the worst-hit town) was destroyed and no residents remain there. About half of the town's 18,000 residents are either dead or missing and most survivors left on foot, leaving behind a ghost town (see pictures here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2008/may/20/china.chinaearthquake?picture=334257550 ). When the earthquake happened, it was school time so lots of children were killed. A lot of them are the only child in the family. Lots of children lost their parents too and some of them are still very young. Imagine, they must be so devastated and helpless.
Because some of the roads are destroyed, the army got to walk few hours to reach those towns. Some of the soldiers were dehydrated while carrying the injured people out and some died. Lots of helpers take care of the victims w/o sleep days and nights and one of them died of heart attack!
Sichuan is home to the world's largest water project, this earthquake has scarred nearly 70 dams and they might be in danger of bursting. It has also caused new lakes to be formed. That's not all, it was reported that the raining season is coming soon. The huge amount of water might burst the dam and cause flood. This can bring more damage and cost more lives. Also, millions of them are homeless, where are they going to hide from the heavy rain?
As for Myanmar cyclone, news were not reported as much as China earthquake. However, it's definitely as serious as the earthquake. It was reported that until now Myanmar has blocked significant amounts of aid and refused visas to foreign specialists. 3 weeks after the cyclone, it is estimated that 134,000 people were killed and leaving millions homeless. I really don't know how these people survive without sufficient help. The UN chief has tried very hard to ask the ruling junta to let the international aids to go into Myanmar especially the worst-hit delta. You can read more from the website ( http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article3994628.ece ) Anyway, let's not talk about politics, I just pray that God will soften the heart of these rulers so that lives can be saved.
As we live so comfortably in these safe countries, worrying not about food for tomorrow and shelter over our head. Let's remember those who are suffering now. Though we can't be there to help them, except for donation, I think we as Christians can definitely help by praying for them. God has taught us to always support those in need in prayers, let's not forget about what God has asked us to do.
So please do remember them in prayer!
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