Heartbreak for China

My heart is breaking for China.

Today's earthquake has killed so many people. I am in shock. I can't comprehend it. I think about how big China is and want to cry.

I think about the people I saw and the people I met. How beautiful their faces were. How they love Americans and made me feel welcome. At first many seem sad, busy or even angry, until I smiled and tried to speak to them. All of a sudden their scowl fades and relaxing into a huge grin.

The children were so cute with bare butts showing...(toddlers don't wear diapers, they have slits in their pants). I hate to think that some of these people might be dead now.

I think of how hard everyone was working. Building and repairing structures. Did the earthquake destroy all their efforts? I think about their living conditions and how bad some of them had it. Now I am wondering if they even have that now?

Our hotel was traditional and by American standards would be considered "shabby" but I knew I was living in a palace compared to those around me. I had a bed, a shower and a western toilet.

We walked by a school that was several stories high. Did it fall?

I feel sad.

Lord, please bring comfort to those who are broken. Please let folks work together to show love and compassion.