I have no doubt there will be some incredible stories to come out of this disaster, with the human spirit shining through such tragic times.
Living on a small rural property, for so long we've relied on rain for our tanks to provide for all our needs - bathroom, toilet, drinking, washing. Seems amazing that now, with so much water around them, the people in Brisbane and many towns cannot drink their tap water for fear of contanimation.
Where I livc, the floods have cut off the road, so no supplies can get in. Food and fuel shortages happened almost overnight - with a couple of reports where people fought over a loaf of bread! (okay, human spirit was in short supply then!)
Guess we have to appreciate the simple things in life - like a glass of water!!!
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The simple things in life, indeed.
I've been sifting through the hundreds of photos of the flood and the ones that stand out for me are the ones with people helping others (Many of these are "professional" volunteers or just people helping out of the blue instead of ignoring something and walking away...
*the Salvo Army member handing out blankets to a family in a crowded evacuation centre
*the man who rescued and carried a kangaroo from flood water
*the man rescued from floodwater by rescue members who hugs them in thanks
*the person consoling a visibly upset flood victim
Small kindnesses that mean so much.
You're so right Kylie,
and it brings home once again how Aussies pull together and help each other when the chips are down =)
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