Lying on the sofa this morning watching some television channels, tuning in to different channels during commercial breaks. I suddenly heard some noises coming from the carpark below. It seemed to be caused by some kids playing catching. I did not bother and continued enjoying my show. When I happened to tune in to Channelnewsasia, I noticed that they've put up a latest news column at the bottom saying that an eathquake of magnitude 8.7 occured at northern sumatra. It was around 12.20am then. The journalists went to few housing estates interviewing the residents who felt tremors caused by the earthquake. Well, I didn't feel a thing though. However, heard that residents of the nearby blocks felt the tremors and they rushed down to the carpark. Perhaps the foundation of my block is stronger? Well, God knows.

I stayed tune to CNA until I finally dozed off after supper. It was around 2.00am I guess. I woke up again at 7.30am to check out the latest update at PRIMETIME MORNING. 300 dead at Nias Island - - - 2000 dead at Nias Island - Indonesian VP - - - Pacific countries withdraw tsunami alerts. Thank God! No more tsunamis please!

Although tsunamis were not triggered. The quake alone has cost 2000 lives - innocent lives. Why did God allow this to happen? Is this another blessing in disguise? I dare not jump into any conclusion. What's more important now is to pray hard that this kind of disaster would not happen again. If it were to, perhaps one with slight damage will do.

This once again showed us how weak and fragile life is. Just a little quake and you paid your lives. Life is short, we should use it to the fullest. Let us not be pulled down by obstacles but let us grow stronger each day, with the help of the Lord.

There is no problem too big,

God cannot solve it.

There is no mountain too tall,

He cannot move it.

There is no storm to dark,

God cannot calm it.

There is no sorrow too deep,

God cannot soothe it.

Let's pray for those who lost their loved ones in this disaster. May peace and comfort be upon them wherever they go. May God be with them, soothing them, comforting them. May they be strong and move on with their lives.

If He carried the weight of the world,upon His shoulder,

I know my brother that He, will carry you.

If He carried the weight of the world, upon His shoulder,

I know my sister that He, will carry you

He said, "Come unto me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest."