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Dun Loo — A Port-a-Loo in Christchurch
Recently, I sent out a request for others to share their memories of the Christchurch earthquakes that occurred five years ago. To my pleasant surprise, some have come forward with stories so moving that I felt it was important to share them with the world. Over the course of the next few weeks, I will be sharing some of the stories sent to me about that day as well as sharing a few of my own. The February 2011 quake changed our lives forever, but has made the city of Christchurch a stronger community. Throughout Christchurch, many were without working toilets for months on end. Everywhere you looked, there would […]
Census Cancelled — Remembering February 22, 2011
Recently, I sent out a request for others to share their memories of the Christchurch earthquakes that occurred five years ago. To my pleasant surprise, some have come forward with stories so moving that I felt it was important to share them with the world. Over the course of the next few weeks, I will be sharing some of the stories sent to me about that day as well as sharing a few of my own. The February 2011 quake changed our lives forever, but has made the city of Christchurch a stronger community. Michael Mohr was working as a census worker in Auckland when the February quake struck. Needless to […]
A New Excuse for Messy Bedrooms — Remembering February 22, 2011
“Clean your room. You know my rule.” The children bowed their heads, forlorn as a result of their mother’s scowl. “Yes, mum. There must always be a clear path from the door to the bed.” It wasn’t much to ask for as far as the mother was concerned. It really was just for a matter of safety. But the children went about their chores, knowing the consequences if they didn’t. Their mother’s wrath was not something anyone wanted to wage war with—and she knew it. Smiling to herself, she left her children to tidy the messes that they called bedrooms. Sunday afternoon bounded along and it was time for inspection. […]
They Fell Like Dominoes — Remembering February 22, 2011
Recently, I sent out a request for others to share their memories of the Christchurch earthquakes that occurred five years ago. To my pleasant surprise, some have come forward with stories so moving that I felt it was important to share them with the world. Over the course of the next few weeks, I will be sharing some of the stories sent to me about that day as well as sharing a few of my own. The February 2011 quake changed our lives forever, but has made the city of Christchurch a stronger community.Julie Miller was in the heart of the city when the February quake struck. Here is just […]
The heart is racing out of control… Will this ever end?
Over the past week, I have been posting stories shared by others, including my own, in remembrance of the February 22, 2011 quake. I originally had scheduled a different post for today, but in just a few seconds, my little world in Christchurch, New Zealand has been flipped upside down.Yesterday, only just over a week from the 5-year anniversary, a 5.7 quake struck, with the epicenter only 15 km east of Christchurch at a depth of 15 km.My heart raced out of control as I pushed my chair away from my desk and dove for cover. I could hear my daughter screaming from the back of the house, but we’ve […]
The Lion Roars — Remembering February 22, 2011
Recently, I sent out a request for others to share their memories of the Christchurch earthquakes that occurred five years ago. To my pleasant surprise, some have come forward with stories so moving that I felt it was important to share them with the world. Over the course of the next few weeks, I will be sharing some of the stories sent to me about that day as well as sharing a few of my own. The February 2011 quake changed our lives forever, but has made the city of Christchurch a stronger community.The Earthquake by Jennifer WilsonLike a roaring Lion you ripped through our city, Devouring, destroying, no mercy, no […]