kiakaha

Eight years ago I watched my city crumble. Earthquakes came like waves, one after the other, as we struggled to find our feet. Buildings were destroyed and lives were lost.

Now I watch from afar as again, Christchurch is shaken to its core. My heart aches for my home, especially for the Muslims who have been targeted, and the young people who are facing their second major traumatic event. We have a whole generation who do not know safety. How can you trust the world knowing that such horrific things could happen at any moment?

Fortunately I know Christchurch. I know how strong we are. I trust that people will care for their friends and neighbours. Even as we are scared we will not let fear win.

#Christchurch #Trauma #PTSD #kiakaha #Earthquake

She felt broken to the core.
Heart ripped from her being, love she felt no more.
Pain and hurt were all she could feel.
Only one card left to deal.
Would she stay or would she go?
Only God could know.
Oh the fear that hides in her eyes
Tears blurring her vision as she crys.
Death knocking at her door.
She opens and with a struggle somehow chooses to refuse.
God's strength is all she can seem to use.
To Kia Kaha is all she knows how,
To Overcome and overturn is all she needs now.
She knows that one day she will be free
And not down on her knee.
Her heart grows stronger everyday.
Knowing that no matter what they say
She hears the words Kia Kaha
And knows all that stands in the end is God's aroha.
With God on her side she can see the day of defeat.
Not through her own power but through the power of the one who defeats.
The card is shownWhat it holds is now known.
The words say it all
She is his perfect jewel.
My child Kia Kaha and rest in me.#Depression #Anxiety #childofgod #lastcard #brokentothecore #kiakaha #restinthefather #youarehisjewel #thedayofdefeatisnear #aroha #mylifediamonds