September 29 Samoa's frightening earthquake and fatal tsunami

Life was normal on Monday 28 but by mid morning on Tuesday 29 September Samoa was suffering the shock of unbelievable devastation,destruction and incredible loss of lives. The emotional shock was felt around the world as news of the earthquake and the killer tsunami was instantly transmitted.

It is so sad for our small nation. So many villages wiped out. So many families have no homes and so many people have been killed. Many tourist resorts have been destroyed.

It is Samoa's time of need.


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Friday, 02 October 2009 09:50

Dear editor - We feel your shock at the unexpected devastation, utter destruction, and great loss
We mourn with you all who have lost loved ones, may their loved ones rest in peace, and their memory live on.

We pray for all who are injured, in pain and added grief and sorrow.
We pray for strength and courage for all those faced with the task of saving lives or attending to the needs of others.

We pray for Samoa’s leaders in
government, church, and village to make the right decisions to keep our nation together.

We pray for the welfare of helpers coming in from outside to ease the burden on our under resourced nation.
We pray for peace and tolerance in Samoa’s time of need.
We pray for God’s loving hand to prevail over our beloved Samoa

Meripa Weir and Friends of Samoa
(Feeling your pain from abroad, Brisbane )