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Post by kokonutwoman on Sept 30, 2009 6:24:22 GMT 12
just issued for Samoa other Pacific nation and NZ. What cracks me up is human nature - somebody is bound to go and have a look geeze...  |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Sept 30, 2009 11:48:35 GMT 12
Not laughing...19 dead in Samoa, am in a panic can't get through to American Samoa cousin and husband MIA am waiting to hear back from US company he works for...hurry up
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Post by sparrow on Sept 30, 2009 12:04:41 GMT 12
Oh jeepers creepers, Koko. Good luck and I hope you get through soon.
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Post by hps on Sept 30, 2009 12:37:34 GMT 12
Have you heard anything koko? Best wishes all is okay!
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Post by maire on Sept 30, 2009 16:14:56 GMT 12
I thought of you Koko when I read about this earlier ... I really do hope your relations are all okay .. a big groovy hug to you and your family  |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Sept 30, 2009 17:58:33 GMT 12
Thank you to all for your best wishes have just located my family in Pogo Pogo, they made it to safely to high grounds, but like everyone else have lost every thing.
My prayers are with those and the family who were not so lucky
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Post by bottlecar on Sept 30, 2009 19:30:13 GMT 12
Thank God Koko, what a devastating tragedy. I was a bit like you, didn't really know how bad it was.
My sister called and her sister in law has died. So sad for the family, they have been through a lot lately and she was a lovely lady.
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Post by maire on Oct 1, 2009 6:03:48 GMT 12
So sorry to hear that bottlecar, my sympathies to you and your family   And to Koko, I'm happy for you, must be a huge relief for your family. |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Oct 1, 2009 8:01:51 GMT 12
Thank you Maire.
Bottlecar my sympathies and may their journey be peaceful
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Post by hps on Oct 1, 2009 8:37:21 GMT 12
Very happy to hear your family is all safe and well koko  but sad for bottlecar and the terrible grief and loss some families are feeling at this time. I haven't been able to contact my good friend who has lots of family in Samoa so I'm just hoping they made it through okay too. Arohanui. |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Oct 1, 2009 10:47:15 GMT 12
Bottlecar - Ia faatasi atu le Atua mo oe ma lau aiga.
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Post by misilon on Oct 1, 2009 10:56:40 GMT 12
hello koko Im so pleased to know your members of your ainga are safe,
We had a passing in auckland of our 90 yr old hamoa uncle, and many came over from the island.
The funeral was on monday and none of them are able to go back to the island,
The airport is not in use
there is a lot of panic setting in and a feeling of utter hopelessness for not being able to be over there with loved ones
we have all been collecting money for them to take back with them
such a devastating situation for everyone.
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Post by maire on Oct 1, 2009 16:54:51 GMT 12
How very sad for them (and you & your whanau Misi) .. I hope they clear up and get the airport open asap for those who so desperately want to return to family and friends.
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Post by misilon on Oct 1, 2009 17:41:59 GMT 12
yes Ive just been told they have gone home ,..they will be pleased but none of the areas they belonged to are affected
yesterday there were many of us dodo's and dopeys who shot down to the beach to await the tsunami ,,..the mentality is to be wondered at eh
we heard that most of those who died in samoa didnt really heed the warning so didnt take the precautionary measures to go somewhere safe
I would imagine it would be difficult to realize how serious the situation is especially not realising where it would strike first
unforseen circumstances befall all of us
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Post by punga on Oct 1, 2009 17:58:02 GMT 12
2degrees mobile are offering "free" calling to the affect islands for up to 5 minutes,so that people can get in touch with their loved ones....
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Post by maire on Oct 2, 2009 5:52:34 GMT 12
That is really good of them punga .. wonder if the others will make the same offer? It's not like they can't afford to.
Misi that would have been a huge relief for your rellies.
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Post by punga on Oct 2, 2009 8:11:57 GMT 12
That is really good of them punga .. wonder if the others will make the same offer? It's not like they can't afford to. Misi that would have been a huge relief for your rellies. apparently vodafone have offered something similar....several hours AFTER 2degrees "lead the way",i believe. |
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Post by hps on Oct 2, 2009 8:54:00 GMT 12
Our work place did that also gave employees free phone calls to Samoa on Wednesday, that is good of the phone services. I wonder whether Air NZ is offering discounts - some of those travelling have suffered terrible lose of family. I couldn't imagine it - going home to all that devastation not only having to bury your family members but have no home to speak of. Prayers for everyone.  |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Oct 2, 2009 16:12:48 GMT 12
Yesterday was really strange on campus. Normally you can't see the Pasefika students anywhere (they're usually hiding) but the Samoan students were in their bright green hoodie and very glum. Lots of tears but they had comfort in numbers. A Few had lost family members but they are strong and have gone home
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Post by misilon on Oct 3, 2009 14:03:28 GMT 12
koko my heart really wept when I read your post ,...feeling so helpless but they are uppermost in my mind and heart ,..
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Post by kokonutwoman on Oct 4, 2009 8:51:27 GMT 12
Thanks misi, my heart has only just stopped screaming,
Only God sat at this tribal council and decided who left the island,
Our survivors become out heros
Our dead become our strength
Our brilliance is in our resilience
You are every reason why I am proud to be Samoan
- Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu 03/10/2009[/b]
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but sad for bottlecar and the terrible grief and loss some families are feeling at this time. I haven't been able to contact my good friend who has lots of family in Samoa so I'm just hoping they made it through okay too. Arohanui. 
