I realize that, to this point, I haven't mentioned a word on this blog about the disaster that was Hurricane Sandy.
I was away last week traveling for work, but was glued to the radio and social media, trying to get the very latest news on the storm's course, and then it's wrath, and then the horrible destruction that was left in its wake.
I was texting and tweeting and Facebooking my New Yorker friends, trying to make sure that they knew that the whole country was behind them, thinking of them. I was so worried, but I am grateful to say that all of my friends made it through the storm without bodily harm. Most were without lights until this afternoon, but thank goodness it wasn't worse than that.
New York was my city. This blog was started to chronicle my days exploring and becoming a part of the most amazing city in the world. And my heart hurts to know that the city, my friends, and my former neighbors are suffering and are being so challenged right now. Some will be without homes for weeks, if not months, and even worse, some have lost the people that they love.
If you have the means, I urge you to take a moment to donate to the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. To be able to show our friends on the East Coast that they are not alone and that we are here to help pick them back up, is an invaluable thing.
To donate $10, simply text "redcross" to 90999.
For more information or to donate more, click here to visit the American Red Cross's website.
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My dad and his family are in NY: the other blog I write for is based from bloggers and readers in NY so I was in tune all week, especially on Twitter and Anderson. My heart especially breaks for Staten Island :(
I called my dad tonight (whose in Queens) and they are still waiting for gas to come in but they are all well and that's all that matters.
Sending prayers to everyone over there! <3
I'm so happy to hear that you didn't lose any friends, although I know it's bittersweet because everyone wasn't so lucky.
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