National tragedy
Many New Zealanders and no doubt others feeling very sad that our mining disaster has ended so tragically. After the first explosion last Friday, at time of writing not even a week away, we all hoped there would be survivors. Then on Wednesday a second explosion brought an end to that. Flags been at half mast and many people cant quite believe it. 29 people dead and all those families bereaved so near Christmas - all in small communities too.
My maternal grandfather was a miner in Wales for part of his life and I remember my mother telling stories about a big pit disaster to me when I was a child. When very upset I get massive stomach cramps and have to go to bed so although I went out to prior engagement that night had to leave and get to bed. Just so sad.
So of course the Beast crept under the covers too and feeling stiff and sore since. Every little ache... Have to pull self together as out of the blue got a call yesterday from a gym I went to look at because of my goal to get fit again. They had an open day and everyone who went put name in for a draw for free year membership. It seems I won. Think it really is genuine too but will find out today for sure.
Need to get over this glitch as big weekend - singout with Keynotes my bbshop style group - carols round the civic centre Christmas tree "opening' - with the Messiah concert same night then on to flight next morning to see more of daughter singing in Wellington.
My maternal grandfather was a miner in Wales for part of his life and I remember my mother telling stories about a big pit disaster to me when I was a child. When very upset I get massive stomach cramps and have to go to bed so although I went out to prior engagement that night had to leave and get to bed. Just so sad.
So of course the Beast crept under the covers too and feeling stiff and sore since. Every little ache... Have to pull self together as out of the blue got a call yesterday from a gym I went to look at because of my goal to get fit again. They had an open day and everyone who went put name in for a draw for free year membership. It seems I won. Think it really is genuine too but will find out today for sure.
Need to get over this glitch as big weekend - singout with Keynotes my bbshop style group - carols round the civic centre Christmas tree "opening' - with the Messiah concert same night then on to flight next morning to see more of daughter singing in Wellington.
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Dearest Camba,
It is such a tragedy and I know Australians\' hearts go out to their Kiwi mates.It is so hard when tragedy like this hits such a small community. I am sorry that the Beast is visiting you again. It sounds as though you have a weekend full of special events in front of you so I hope the Beast goes elsewhere and you can enjoy them all. That\'s fate for you. If you\'ve won a membership at the gym, you must be meant to go there and get fit.
Take care of YOU, dear Camba,
Love and hugs,
Angel
Dear Camba, so sorry to hear about the miners, we\'ve been watching it on the news and praying, we do a great deal of mining here in Kentucky, so any mine disaster hits close to home. I\'ll be praying the beast will keep at bay, singing those beautiful songs will hopefully lift you up, mentally if not physically. God Bless you and yours. Gaynell
The mining accident is a terrible tragedy. It is so sad.
That is cool about getting the gym membership. Must be a sigh huh?
Hope the singing went well for daughter.