I want to thank everyone for the avalanche of email. Yes, we are fine. The students and my school are fine. We are quite a distance from the earthquake zone and didn’t feel a thing yesterday during the event.
I would be there in Sichuan lending a hand with the relief efforts if that were realistic. My lack of language skills somewhat limits my participation. What I can do is collect funds for the efforts. Look in the upper right sidebar. If you’re able please donate a buck or two. I’ll see that it gets to where it’s needed most.
Thanks, my friends. Say a prayer if that’s your thing, or send your best wishes out to the universe.
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May 13th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Glad you’re okay. Will you be overseeing any funds raised through this blog?
May 13th, 2008 at 6:09 am
Yes, Corina. I will be collecting and forwarding the donations.
May 13th, 2008 at 7:04 am
GOOD, I’m glad you are all right — I couldn’t quite figure out where Shenzhen is in relation to the quake.
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May 13th, 2008 at 7:04 am
I went and checked a map to see if your province was anywhere near the affected province. So I knew you were okay.
And glad to have it confirmed!
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May 13th, 2008 at 7:27 am
I knew you were OK. It was all the others of little faith that were worried.
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May 13th, 2008 at 7:31 am
I’m so glad and relieved, Stevo.
And I will definitely donate.
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May 13th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Kathleen: I’m in south-east China, right on the sea.
Jackie: Look at the big brain on you.
Wanda: I’m glad someone has faith.
marianne: Merci. All donations happily accepted.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Well, I have faith, too, but I heard the quake was felt as far away as Thailand. I can’t access the PayPal account — long story — so I’ll go through Mercy Corps.
Keep us posted, please?
May 13th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
ditto what everyone else has already written Stevo…
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May 14th, 2008 at 1:33 am
I was glad to hear you and Mrs. Stevo are fine. Sorry to have contributed to the avalanche of email. It was one of those instant reactions as soon as I heard the story on the news.
I will send my best wishes out to the universe.
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May 14th, 2008 at 7:21 am
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May 14th, 2008 at 9:59 am
I’m also relieved to hear that you, the Mrs. and your students are all ok.
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May 17th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Hi Steve. I just wanted to express my appreciation for your helping raise funds.
My company has operations in Cheng Du, and I was able to contribute via that avenue. I’m really saddened by the collapse of so many schools. It’s so devastating to read about the children who were killed and trapped, and the parents’ grief.
May 17th, 2008 at 3:58 am
bonesy: Thanks. It is heartbreaking (that sounds trite, but it’s true). I see the news and think that could have easily have been my students (and me).
May 17th, 2008 at 10:35 am
You have my thoughts and prayers, as always.
Glad you and your’s are well.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 2:27 pm
A bit late, but I’m glad to hear you’re okay too. I laughed at my parents when they called to ask about Katrina and the Southern California wildfires (even those were pretty far away), but I realize there are parts of the world I’m just as ignorant about.
May 27th, 2008 at 1:54 am
I’m late getting here, but glad to hear you are well.