Ways to help
By now I think that all Victorians (and Australians) are fully aware of the enormity of the bushfire disaster. It is beyond comprehension. Most are also aware of how to help, but for anyone who isn’t, donations can be made to The Red Cross and there is a terrific list of ways to help on Pip’s blog. Cindy has a list of eBay auctions of handcrafted items which are being auctioned to raise funds here. There are finally no urgent fire messages on the radio. This doesn’t mean that they’re not burning any more – they are – but that communities who have been desperately on edge can stop and take a couple of deep breaths for a little while.
I feel trivial posting about craft and sewing. My life is continuing on as it usually does while so many people’s lives have been irrevocably altered. I have still been crocheting and sewing, and will blog some of these later today or tomorrow. In the meantime I will be sewing some bags for this appeal:
Not sure if you already know but I am running a list of ebay auctions run by crafting community where all proceeds are going direct to those in need. More info here http://handmadehelpsout.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-be-involved.html
There was a lot about the bushfire on the news yesterday here in Denmark – I feel so sorry for the people who have suffered losses due to the tragedy! I know what you mean by feeling trivial – however, that’s what life is like, isn’t it? (By the way, you’re linking to me (and thank you for that). If you wish to keep linking, please update to the new url. Hope you don’t mind my mentioning.)
As a Victorian who is surrounded by the continous news coverage of the fires (we are at the base of the Dandenong Ranges and missed this one…this time), please continue with the everyday posts. It is such a welcome relief.
Pray for our CFA volunteers, regulars and DSE staff who are there fighting these fires. Pray for those who have lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones. And do what you can to help them. Thank you.