tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post2540132889287066027..comments2024-02-03T07:05:06.121+10:00Comments on Serena Lewis: Hello from flood-ravaged QueenslandSerena Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-34712333891589172732011-01-19T20:11:42.623+10:002011-01-19T20:11:42.623+10:00Serena, I have been thinking of you while I have b...Serena, I have been thinking of you while I have been away for the past three weeks. Looking at the news and wondering how you have been. Just got back and looked into your blog to check out how you were doing. I am so glad that you are safe but so sorry for all the meyham and destruction the floods have caused. Hope the rain has eased off now and slowly life gets back to as normal as can be Shashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-47001869358647735002011-01-15T09:15:41.435+10:002011-01-15T09:15:41.435+10:00I am glad you are alright and yet I am also sad at...I am glad you are alright and yet I am also sad at what has been happening to those who are badly effected by this nightmare, I also been wondering how you were making out as well. <br /><br />My prayers are for all over there and thank you for you for letting us know how you and your family is doing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640362402042596214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-59169181891109856492011-01-15T07:16:32.645+10:002011-01-15T07:16:32.645+10:00Oh Serena, so happy to know you and yours are safe...Oh Serena, so happy to know you and yours are safe! I had read your post and thought I had left a comment and now looking through them didn't see one from me. :(<br />You are in my thoughts and prayers and also everyone else that has been affected by this trajedy. :(<br />Love and hugsNorma Soulet (AZArtist)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14316660985253319460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-6644624844772391522011-01-15T04:42:25.713+10:002011-01-15T04:42:25.713+10:00Serena...yes, you have been on my mind...hearing t...Serena...yes, you have been on my mind...hearing the news...and wondering...I'm glad that you are alright. It is just so upsetting to see so many people displaced from the comfort and peace of their own homes...and unsettling. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Thanks for sharing your insight.<br /><br /><br />CarmelinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-88064120740395133752011-01-15T01:22:57.371+10:002011-01-15T01:22:57.371+10:00Serena, I'm glad you and your family are safe ...Serena, I'm glad you and your family are safe and healthy. It's so tragic when these natural disasters strike. At the same time it is a thing of awe to see so many people pull together to help. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569351612820181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-82227751930992259112011-01-15T00:42:57.371+10:002011-01-15T00:42:57.371+10:00Serena, thank you so much for taking the time to p...Serena, thank you so much for taking the time to post this in your blog. There are many unpleasantness and tragedies going on in your life right now. I pray for strength, health, and safety for you. And, of course for those who are severely affected by the flood.<br /><br />Much love, Luci.platitudinalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14529013316643074533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-3241546001547704062011-01-14T11:29:32.324+10:002011-01-14T11:29:32.324+10:00Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support...Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support. Your thoughts and prayers have been so appreciated. (((Hugs)))Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-46421322888255351992011-01-14T05:46:46.002+10:002011-01-14T05:46:46.002+10:00Oh, what a terrible situation Serena. Even over h...Oh, what a terrible situation Serena. Even over here in Canada...we have been seeing plenty of footage of it all... it's unbelievable...<br /> I have to say that mostly I've thought of those areas as mostly desert and hot and dry... just lumped in with Australia in my mind.... how little I know in reality of most geographic locations..., but, I suppose it's not abnormal as most folksBumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-15591701587489219402011-01-14T05:37:10.348+10:002011-01-14T05:37:10.348+10:00So glad to finally hear news and that you are okay...So glad to finally hear news and that you are okay. I kept checking every day! I'm following the floods of course, what devastation ...feel so sorry for all involved. So glad you are all safe. I kept thinking of michelle and the new baby and all of you having to evacuate....sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-12159097204266879052011-01-14T03:48:11.143+10:002011-01-14T03:48:11.143+10:00Serena, my heart goes out to you and your fellow c...Serena, my heart goes out to you and your fellow countrymen. I can't believe some of the pictures we've seen over here. It looks horrible! I'm glad you're safe even if you are a bit soggy from all the rain. I'll keep you in my thoughts and send vibes for blue skies and sunshine.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-40697317853271606942011-01-14T00:15:16.605+10:002011-01-14T00:15:16.605+10:00You Serena, your family, friends and fellow Austra...You Serena, your family, friends and fellow Australians have not left my prayers for a minute. I cannot imagine how devastating this must be for all of you and I wish I could be there to help. I will continue to pray for your continued safety and that of your brave son, bless his heart for doing what he could for the poor animals.<br />Praying each day for all of you!!<br />Tina xoMarguerite (Tina) Smith Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654002122173967940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-29053862406599272292011-01-13T22:14:44.192+10:002011-01-13T22:14:44.192+10:00I'm so sorry. I'm glad you updated. How ho...I'm so sorry. I'm glad you updated. How horrible. :( I hope everything clears up soon and all those people are found. So sad and scary.Tyggereyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006706416069566633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-39792340714487554422011-01-13T22:01:29.700+10:002011-01-13T22:01:29.700+10:00Oh my Sereana--sometimes Mother Nature can be very...Oh my Sereana--sometimes Mother Nature can be very harsh. I hope that all goes well, and that you keep us posted.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-80647706479218020642011-01-13T18:06:00.743+10:002011-01-13T18:06:00.743+10:00Serena, I'm so relieved to hear you are all sa...Serena, I'm so relieved to hear you are all safe. I was worried that you hadn't posted on the blog. I really can't believe what I'm seeing on the news, it's just so horrific it's hard to take in - what you might expect in Bangladesh, not Brisbane! <br /><br />I know this will sound mean, but try not to worry too much about others if it is making you ill. You have to look Felicity Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145205761346733464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-90593255631688082192011-01-13T15:39:27.177+10:002011-01-13T15:39:27.177+10:00We have all the sad news on TV over here too, Sere...We have all the sad news on TV over here too, Serena. ABC has a special programme aired over here continuously, so we know how devastating it has been.<br /><br />Our prayers go for you and your family's safety and those in the affected areas.<br /><br />So sorry to hear about your migraine coming back. Please stay safe and take care.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-37981958513409914152011-01-13T15:15:43.496+10:002011-01-13T15:15:43.496+10:00Dear Serena, glad to hear that you are well. The ...Dear Serena, glad to hear that you are well. The news of the floods certainly is unbelievable. Your country seems to have a much better infrastructure for such national disasters. I know it is quite distressing to see all that is going on around you. I pray that the waters will recede very soon and rebuilding lives and homes can begin.<br /><br />I love your sketches. My hubby turned 52 thisTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-27652912643690956022011-01-13T14:45:07.074+10:002011-01-13T14:45:07.074+10:00Dearest Serena...My prayers are with you and all t...Dearest Serena...My prayers are with you and all that are suffering there. The human spirit is magnificent and it is wonderful that everyone pulls together to help.<br />With love...gmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879507440579599549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-65484771028829582492011-01-13T13:17:14.101+10:002011-01-13T13:17:14.101+10:00OMG!!! Serena, I had no idea things were this bad...OMG!!! Serena, I had no idea things were this bad over there. I just sat and looked at all the links you had on your blog plus more. I am really out of touch when I don't watch the news. OMG!!! I am so glad you guys are okay! I hope you have enough food and supplies to last you. My heart goes out to all those many people. Floods are so horrible to clean up after. (We have them up Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-2080385934646150162011-01-13T13:02:18.765+10:002011-01-13T13:02:18.765+10:00Thank goodness you are OK Serena. I have been thin...Thank goodness you are OK Serena. I have been thinking of you and others in the flood stricken areas. It is tragic and I am still shell-shocked and heart-broken.<br />My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. I feel helpless that I can only donate money. This will be a mammoth cleanup and recovery time in the months to come.<br />Another test for the great Aussie spirit which we will ArtfulLee Designedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15256415041332531967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-35864337643797286152011-01-13T11:45:47.655+10:002011-01-13T11:45:47.655+10:00As glad as I am that you and yours are safe Serena...As glad as I am that you and yours are safe Serena, my heart aches along with yours for all the trials your beautiful land and its people are going through. God be with you all!JudiAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404189670133689920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-26194942811619453832011-01-13T11:45:17.084+10:002011-01-13T11:45:17.084+10:00Oh, I feel so dumb, Serena. I never watch the new...Oh, I feel so dumb, Serena. I never watch the news anymore, and I'm sure it is plastered all over the news here...I am so sorry for everyone there in this situation! I will keep all of Australia in my prayers, for sure. The food situation can be so scary too, as we have gone through it many times during hurricanes here...Is the rain stopping at all yet??? I am so sorry to hear about all Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-85571679382258535862011-01-13T11:29:54.413+10:002011-01-13T11:29:54.413+10:00Oh, Serena, this is a lot at one time. I'm so...Oh, Serena, this is a lot at one time. I'm so sorry for all that's going on there. Please take care.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277930227436148749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-74503927720499253362011-01-13T11:14:53.031+10:002011-01-13T11:14:53.031+10:00I am glad you are doing ok. Sending prayers your ...I am glad you are doing ok. Sending prayers your way.Kate Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369818854597534304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-44238766826310067092011-01-13T11:11:25.725+10:002011-01-13T11:11:25.725+10:00This is just so sad!! I'm glad you are not go...This is just so sad!! I'm glad you are not going thru the worst of it!! Blessings from the states Serena :DEdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516726506697280345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-28136875263303798132011-01-13T11:00:58.223+10:002011-01-13T11:00:58.223+10:00Serena, I hope everything works out down there. I ...Serena, I hope everything works out down there. I was watching some videos online earlier and I had to shut them off because I was getting so upset.Carolyn A. Pappashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313373235752265020noreply@blogger.com