tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post6882975274754476663..comments2023-04-13T22:51:33.954+10:00Comments on Tracey Hewitt Mixed Media Art: Theodore, Queensland Christmas Floods - A Purely Personal PerspectiveTracey Hewitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03611591293930665277noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-54232910054541058212011-02-12T14:22:41.836+10:002011-02-12T14:22:41.836+10:00Indounik...I continue to be humbled by people'...Indounik...I continue to be humbled by people's generosity and thoughtfulness... Thanks for letting me know about this.<br /><br />Wow...someone from New Orleans...I understand that connection to others who have faced a disaster -it's a bond requiring no other introduction.Tracey Hewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611591293930665277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-57195793529207217282011-01-19T09:46:10.899+10:002011-01-19T09:46:10.899+10:00Good to hear you're all bouncing back. You mig...Good to hear you're all bouncing back. You might not have had a chance to see the amazing Etsian Australian Flood Appeal Shop that has sprung up on Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/AusDisasterRelief?ref=pr_shop_more<br /><br />Sellers all around Australia and around the world have donated handmade, vintage and supply items and all proceeds, after Etsy and PayPal fees, are to be donated to the Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. To date, there have been 344 sales and US$3858.89 raised.<br /><br />Remember Hurricane Katrina? Last night, someone from New Orleans bought an item that I donated to the shop. How cool is that?Indounikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546861916634434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-38384982630047518542011-01-19T09:29:44.948+10:002011-01-19T09:29:44.948+10:00Indounik...so true...we thought we had it bad here...Indounik...so true...we thought we had it bad here, but were very quickly brought back to reality as we watched, with horror, what happened in Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley. It was devastation beyond our comprehension, and our herats break for those affected. <br /><br />As you say, Queenslander's are indeed a tough lot...and many of us will have great need to find some remarkable strength...But the wonderful support and encouragement from people like yourself will help tremendously!Tracey Hewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611591293930665277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-74127125977183351552011-01-14T21:18:26.099+10:002011-01-14T21:18:26.099+10:00Wow, this gives great insight into "the big w...Wow, this gives great insight into "the big wet". None of us knew how much more furious Mother Nature would get a week on from when you wrote this. My heart goes out to all Queenslanders but as I've seen played out time and time again on my TV screen, you're a tough lot. Glad everyone there is safe and sound. Wishing you many sunny days ahead.Indounikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546861916634434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-8329617473599641492011-01-06T20:53:45.324+10:002011-01-06T20:53:45.324+10:00Thank you Lynn and Hannah. From the bottom of my h...Thank you Lynn and Hannah. From the bottom of my heart.Tracey Hewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611591293930665277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-18777758681853126742011-01-06T05:35:26.772+10:002011-01-06T05:35:26.772+10:00Tracey--Reading your post gave moved me deeply. I ...Tracey--Reading your post gave moved me deeply. I am so moved by your accounting of events and the human effort required to move people to safety. I am so glad that your son made it home safely and that your home is on higher ground. My sincere best wishes to you and your family and all those around you including your cattle.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461148136578592965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-89513527463250400932011-01-05T02:27:19.649+10:002011-01-05T02:27:19.649+10:00So glad to read that your home is on higher ground...So glad to read that your home is on higher ground. Wishing you and yours the best as the waters recede, as they surely will.Lynn A. Fraleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380162286321685125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-83512975873593624202011-01-04T16:16:15.692+10:002011-01-04T16:16:15.692+10:00Wendy! I got such a kick out of seeing your commen...Wendy! I got such a kick out of seeing your comment here...thanks for your kind thoughts. It really is wonderful to have our 'baby' home with us, thanks for taking such good care of him! Glad you enjoyed the more creative side of things here too! I'm itching to get back to something soon - the past couple of weeks haven't exactly been conducive to the flow of creative juices!Tracey Hewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611591293930665277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-25774132477607292942011-01-04T13:06:35.550+10:002011-01-04T13:06:35.550+10:00I found your blog while searching and looking at p...I found your blog while searching and looking at pictures of your flooded area. Nice to see your baby safe at home. On a different note, I really enjoyed looking at your work. I am very impressed. Although, it is sad to no longer have him sitting at our kirtchen table, it was comforting to see him sitting at home at your kitchen table. Take care and our thoughts are with your family as you navigate through this disaster.<br /><br />WendyWendy Coppocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-19798335869638078562011-01-04T09:21:29.678+10:002011-01-04T09:21:29.678+10:00Thanks Meg, Gail and Robin...the wonderful thing a...Thanks Meg, Gail and Robin...the wonderful thing about a time like this is the support, care and concern you receive from people. <br /><br />Meg, I must visit your blog and catch up since you got home from Paris - I loved reading about your time there...it was like the holiday I wasn't able to take myself! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Gail...I hope your brothers house is Ok - I'll keep my fingers crossed...oh hang on - that might be why I'm finding it difficult to function - too many things crossed for people! I might have to untangle and start to say my prayers or something...<br /><br />And Robin - no, our cattle are still stuck - but that's better than them being wshed away! They should be fine, we've begun fodder drops, which will continue until a bit of a body of feed comes back. An extra cost - but you do what you have to do. I think my baby is pleased to have made it home in time to see this - the kids have all said that it is a little awesome to see history unfolding (albeit quite distressing and sad...)<br /><br />Once again, my thanks to you all....Tracey Hewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611591293930665277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-53680850202132191162011-01-03T14:17:22.189+10:002011-01-03T14:17:22.189+10:00Hi Tracey, thank goodness you are all safe, I hope...Hi Tracey, thank goodness you are all safe, I hope you managed to move your cattle. The whole situation is so sad, we are thinking of you all down there. I am glad your son managed to get home early - what a surprise he will have had! Cheers, RobinRobin Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306137274084617478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-9084808378623270662011-01-03T13:30:03.675+10:002011-01-03T13:30:03.675+10:00Hi Tracey, Good to hear from you even if it is on ...Hi Tracey, Good to hear from you even if it is on the blog. Have been wondering and praying that you are all ok. The water has just been amazing how it keeps coming. We have had a few friends have water through their homes here in Biloela area but nothing like poor Theodore and other towns.<br />Just hoping my brother and his family stay safe in Rocky.. They will have water in their yard and hopefully that is all. I wanted to call but if the phone wasn't working, didn't have your mobile. Keep the chin up and know that you are not forgotten even if we can't help physically, you are in our prayers Love GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952625842368004660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775949248368569884.post-1513742196951410942011-01-03T13:00:45.356+10:002011-01-03T13:00:45.356+10:00There have been so many strange weather patterns a...There have been so many strange weather patterns all over the world. Yours sounds devastating. So glad your home and family are safe. What a frightening story.Meg Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529576295040981540noreply@blogger.com