Its been a while since the earthquake, in fact we near the end of the eighth week, and i know that many a blog has been written about it. I started this about a month ago then stopped…it seems to be a trend of mine. I had a system in place before the quake hit, simply blog something once a month and the plan was to start with the upcoming Comedy gig i had booked in Feb. Well that didn’t happen obviously,it’s now scheduled for May, as that went out the window, so did my system.
Everyone has a story about the day the quake struck, where they were and what they were doing. Many,including myself, have connections with those that lost their lives. I believe in a sense that everyone needs to share their story with someone, whether they be in the heart of the CBD like myself or perhaps in a suburb barely touched wondering what happened, like my mum who knew where i was, had my son and went to get my daughter from school and then waited, hoping i was okay.Certainly knowing that i couldn’t get to my kids or contact them was the hardest part of that day and every now and again i find myself thinking as Grace runs into school that i can’t always be there and i am not sure i like that feeling.
Over the last eight weeks people have been able to share their stories and now we look to move forward.
Many have left the city, some for good reason.
Despite the obvious downsides to this tragic and long winded event there have been a few highlights, a few gems in the rough.Prince William’s Speech – ‘Kia Kaha Christchurch’
Mayor Bob Parker in general – ‘ We will remember them as if they were our own’
Community – strangers helping strangers
and
Friendship. I know it is something i truly value. The moments spent with good friends were great, the food, the wine, the many laughs.
For me i have processed it by simply looking at it this way -
There are many things we can’t control, the ground, the weather, other people and so forth and so i go about taking care of the things i can. I pay my rent,love my wife, i put my kids in school, help others and try to make sure i am where i think i should be and doing what i think i should be doing and that its the best for my family.
Control what i can control and let God take care of the rest.
Baz
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