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goinUP
11-14-2007, 12:06am
During all the flooding in Mexico, Alex and his mom have lost everything. They're both safe, but obviously it will take them a while to rebuild and resettle.
Please keep him and his mom in your prayers. Thanks. :)
Alex- we miss you and we're here waiting for you! :hugs: Stay strong.
Here's an article on the flooding:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/02/world/main3443635.shtml
MiniShaniaTwain
11-14-2007, 2:07am
Where is Alex at right now?
FinnFreak
11-14-2007, 2:43am
:shocked: - That's horrible..! :sad:
You're in our thoughts.
John - :up:
ELEANOR MAW
11-14-2007, 3:07am
Alex & his mom will be in my prayers, I hope things work out OK for you Alex and your mom, Lots of love from Eleanor. Look forward to your return.
Annette
11-14-2007, 4:21am
Oh no :( I did think of him when I heard about the floodings... this is horrible :sad: They will both be in my thoughts. I hope things will work out for them.
faithfully
11-14-2007, 5:22am
:cry:I hope you pull through this Alex, I know you will;)
:( Very sorry to hear that, my thoughts will be with them.
SevenUp!
11-14-2007, 8:01am
Awful thing to have to go through buddy...:(...you and your Mom are strong people, you can do this.
We're all behind you.
Where is Alex at right now?
A shelter or home or something 100 km outside of his hometown. He says that it's raining where he is, but not flooding....yet, anyway. Hopefully the rain will stop.
ShaniaKoukla
11-14-2007, 9:27am
OMG that is so sad. I will be contacting the Red Cross to help.
Canadian Red Cross
Mexico Floods
Torrential rains over the past week—some of the worst in Mexico’s history—have caused devastating flooding, impacting more than one million people in Tabasco. Tens of thousands of homes are damaged or destroyed, crops are ravaged and livestock has drowned. At least 90 per cent of the city of Villahermosa, the state capital, is under water and 80 per cent is without electricity and running water.
The Mexican Red Cross is very well prepared for emergencies and immediately sprang into action to help those in need. Some 6,000 Mexican Red Cross staff and volunteers have been working round the clock since the flooding began. To date, the Mexican Red Cross has mobilized 450 tonnes of relief supplies, consisting mostly of food parcels and clothing as well as 225 tonnes of bottled water. An additional 400 tonnes of food parcels are on their way to the affected area.
For those that have lost contact with a relative, a special webpage has been launched for people in Mexico and throughout the world to help restore contact. The page is in Spanish and English and can be accessed at www.familylinks.icrc.org.
People in the disaster area who have internet access can register on the International Committee of the Red Cross site as a means of announcing that they are safe. Those without internet access who wish to register can do so by giving their personal details to Mexican Red Cross volunteers, who will enter them on the site. Those who are looking for loved ones in the disaster area and cannot find their names on the websites mentioned above can register them on the ICRC site.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has issued an emergency appeal of $973,000 to assist the Mexican Red Cross in providing emergency relief to those affected by the floods. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), quickly committed $100,000 to assist the Red Cross with its relief and recovery efforts.
Canadians wishing to help may give online at www.redcross.ca, call 1-800-418-1111 or contact their local Canadian Red Cross office. The 24-hour toll free line accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Cheques should be made payable to Canadian Red Cross, earmarked “Mexico Floods” and mailed to Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2.
In-kind donations of food, clothing and other items, while well intentioned, are not the best way to help those in need. There are tremendous processing and transportation costs involved in shipping these items to beneficiaries. Local purchases of food and clothing are more culturally appropriate and effective. Red Cross supplies can be purchased in the immediate area, thereby reducing transportation costs. Cash transfers to the affected region provide the optimum flexibility to our Red Cross colleagues so they can meet the most urgent needs.
Blue_Firefly
11-14-2007, 9:38am
Oh geeze :sad: That's sooo horrible! I dont watch the news so I never heard about the flooding, but wow :( My thoughts are with them for sure!!!
Wow, thanks so much for that info, Maria!!! :hugs:
That sucks. I was wondering about him when the mention the flooding their.
ShaniaKoukla
11-14-2007, 9:52am
Wow, thanks so much for that info, Maria!!! :hugs:
You're welcome :hugs: anytime.
shania megafan
11-14-2007, 10:07am
Oh my God.. :sad: I'm SO sorry to hear that! I'll pray for you and your mom, just hold on! :hugs:
tonyme
11-14-2007, 12:39pm
i talked to Alex yesterday he's fine... but it sure is horrible what happened to him...
we're all praying for him and his mother
orchestragirl
11-14-2007, 12:49pm
Wow, that's terrible. :( I'll keep you in my thoughts buddy, and stay safe! :hugs:
I'll definitely be contacting the Red Cross too, thanks for the info on that, Maria!
That's terrible. We're thinking of you Alex, hope you and your family are safe.
shadowita
11-14-2007, 2:02pm
Sorry for you and your family Alex...
Espero que se solucione todo Alex:hugs:
Thats terrible. I hope you guys are safe, take care.
taniashain
11-14-2007, 7:35pm
Alex buddy! I'm praying you and your mother find a new home soon. I hope you're both ok for now. I've been so worried for you and I miss you and your freakiness. All my love, Terri
StarryShania
11-14-2007, 10:19pm
That's awful. :(
Well hang in there Alex, we're all here for you here you know. :hugs:
Continue to stay safe.
Hopefully, we will all talk to you soon.
MiniShaniaTwain
11-15-2007, 1:55am
A shelter or home or something 100 km outside of his hometown. He says that it's raining where he is, but not flooding....yet, anyway. Hopefully the rain will stop.
At least he's safe. :) I'm still praying for you Alex!
Steve F
11-15-2007, 1:56pm
I'm glad to hear he is safe, but that is tragic.
Steve
Alex says he isn't feeling well and that his mom is in the hospital because she got bitten by a snake! :shocked: He says she's fine but can't do anything at all. :(
taniashain
11-15-2007, 8:37pm
Yeah, He told me he can't go to the hospital because there's too much water. I feel so helpless. I want to go there and help somehow.
Me too. I feel so awful. I wish I could just drive there and bring him stuff he needs. :(
taniashain
11-15-2007, 8:44pm
I wish I could bring them both here and get them all the medical help they need. They've had alot of rough weather there lately, and I'd hate to see anything else happen, you know what I mean?
orchestragirl
11-15-2007, 8:49pm
This is so terrible! I just want to go there with you two and help him, and everyone who is affected by this. :(
I wish I could bring them both here and get them all the medical help they need. They've had alot of rough weather there lately, and I'd hate to see anything else happen, you know what I mean?
I hear ya. I feel so bad for them...first the hurricane and now this. :(
Maybe we seriously can get them some stuff that they need. Do you guys think we could send them some stuff somehow?
This is so terrible! I just want to go there with you two and help him, and everyone who is affected by this. :(
:(:(:( Me too!!! I wish I lived closer to the Mexican border. :(
faithfully
11-15-2007, 8:51pm
This is terrible:cry:
orchestragirl
11-15-2007, 8:53pm
I hear ya. I feel so bad for them...first the hurricane and now this. :(
Maybe we seriously can get them some stuff that they need. Do you guys think we could send them some stuff somehow?
:(:(:( Me too!!! I wish I lived closer to the Mexican border. :(
Maybe so. Maybe we can all contact our local Red Crosses to help out maybe?
Maybe so. Maybe we can all contact our local Red Crosses to help out maybe?
Yeah, I'm about to look into that. Any other ideas? I'm asking Alex what he thinks too.
taniashain
11-15-2007, 8:56pm
They say sending money is best because food and clothing is too expensive and hard to get to everyone. I can't donate much, but I'll send something. I wish I could send it straight to him, so I know he's getting it.
orchestragirl
11-15-2007, 8:57pm
Yeah,me too...if we all do something though, it could add up to alot.
They say sending money is best because food and clothing is too expensive and hard to get to everyone. I can't donate much, but I'll send something. I wish I could send it straight to him, so I know he's getting it.
Ditto. I can't find an address that goes to the floods, though. I'll keep looking.
faithfully
11-15-2007, 9:16pm
http://www.charity.org/site/c.gtJUJfMQIqE/b.3567655/
Immediate needs are for clean water and non-food items that will help prevent outbreaks of waterborne disease. Cholera and dengue thrive in flood conditions and disproportionately affect children.
http://networkforgood.blogspot.com/2007/11/help-victims-of-floods-in-mexico.html
taniashain
11-15-2007, 9:17pm
I won't be able to do it online. But I'm positive one or more of the banks in Toronto will have an account set up for something like this. They always do.
Thanks so much, Stevie! :D I'll ask my mom if she'll let me donate.
faithfully
11-15-2007, 9:21pm
Mexico's Help Tobasco Fund:
Wells Fargo Bank, "Ayuda Tobasco 2007," account number: 5992573401.
BBV Bancomer USA, "Ayuda Tobasco 2007," account number: 2280300127.
Information: www.embassyofmexico.org.
American Red Cross International Response Fund: 1-800-HELP-NOW.
dreamer
11-15-2007, 10:29pm
Alexv love you honey I will find a way to help you
Little Shania
11-16-2007, 2:24am
So sorry to hear that. My thought are with you,Alex.
shania megafan
11-16-2007, 10:28am
Alex says he isn't feeling well and that his mom is in the hospital because she got bitten by a snake! :shocked: He says she's fine but can't do anything at all. :(
Oh my God.. I feel so sad knowing I can't do anything :sad:
MiniShaniaTwain
11-16-2007, 12:55pm
Oh my God.. I feel so sad knowing I can't do anything :sad:
Me too! :( :sad:
ELEANOR MAW
11-16-2007, 1:19pm
I find it very saddening all this happening in Mexico and I wish Alex and the rest of his family will find a new home as soon as possible.
Alex if you can get a chance to read this I am praying for you and your family and thinking of you a lot, Lots of love to you Alex with love from Eleanor.
countrylover
11-16-2007, 1:48pm
so sorry to hear this, hope you guys get through this. Sorry that I can't help, but you guys are in my prayers.
dreamer
11-16-2007, 3:22pm
I miss you soooooooooooooo much
Kristian
11-20-2007, 7:24pm
No habia leído esto!!!!
De mi parte, te digo a vos Alex, que ojala se puedan recuperar lo más pronto posible, es increible lo agresivo que se ha mostrado la naturaleza durante esta temporada de huracanes.
MiniShaniaTwain
11-29-2007, 1:04pm
Does anyone have any Alex updates?
I really hope he is ok, I'm sure he is.
faithfully
11-29-2007, 1:25pm
I hope Alex is okay:) Its such a situation to be in :( but he'll pull through;)
It's been a long time since I talked to him so I don't really know where he is at the moment... Last time I did he was staying in another house away from it all... Hope he's fine:p
I asked one of his good friends how he is, and Alex is fine. Not sure where he is, but he's okay and very busy.
Annette
11-29-2007, 6:50pm
Glad to hear he's doing okay :)
Thanks Jenna for the update.
dreamer
11-30-2007, 12:52am
YES i have been worried thanks
You all are very welcome. :)
countrylover
11-30-2007, 9:20am
That's good to hear. Thanks for the info.
MiniShaniaTwain
11-30-2007, 11:14am
Glad to hear Alex is still ok!
I have been distracted by other things lately and completely missed this. So sorry to hear about Alex. Hopefully he can log on at some point and talk to us direct.
ELEANOR MAW
11-30-2007, 12:42pm
I miss Alex a lot, he was always such fun on the forum and did some very good postings, I look forward to his return, I pray for him every day and hope things will work out for him well in the future.
ShaniaKoukla
12-05-2007, 10:40pm
What Alex and other Mexicans have dealt with is unfathomable for us in our cozy homes. I am blessed. I own a lot of things, and this year I am asking that my friends and family, instead of purchasing gifts for me, I have asked that they donate money to the Red Cross in lieu of the flooding victims in Mexico.
I hope Alex is okay and knows that people DO care and are thinking of him at this time.
I saw this i was doubting if it was alex me or other alex, god jenna thanks for doing this, I'm hardly rejoining to the forums and Im watching a lot of surprises of everyone, I never imagine all of you worry about me and here in Mexico. But indeed it was the worst thing I've ever happened in mylife, and I don't really want to live it again, you can't imagine what it feels to see your home with 4 meters of water, then you lost everything is just some hours, and how to re start over? But i'm finally good and i've been passing by some sickness because of this and my mom too, but i'm fine now, just a cold bothering me but it pass quick.
Now I hope to be here again like before:D
and again thank fo much for your worry, I really appreciate this of you:)
StarryShania
12-05-2007, 11:00pm
Your welcome Alex !
You shouldn't thanks us. We just care about you and wanted to make sure you were fine and all.
orchestragirl
12-05-2007, 11:03pm
I'm so glad you're back here and safe, Alex.
Maria, that is a good idea asking people to donate to the Red Cross instead of buying gifts this year.
Thanks alice and julia, and I'm glad to be with all of you again :)
That is good idea, theres a lot of people here that need help, really need help, people that live in very low zones where water was 9 meters and they lost home, dont have anything, tell m e about it, I've seen this tragedy from my own eyes, and those poor people suffering god till tears this :(
dreamer
12-05-2007, 11:40pm
honey I will do what I can
orchestragirl
12-05-2007, 11:42pm
Yeah, i'm going to do what Maria is doing. :hugs: for you and your mom alex, and :hugs: for all the people going through this.
Glade to see you around Alex.
ShaniaKoukla
12-06-2007, 8:12am
I saw this i was doubting if it was alex me or other alex, god jenna thanks for doing this, I'm hardly rejoining to the forums and Im watching a lot of surprises of everyone, I never imagine all of you worry about me and here in Mexico. But indeed it was the worst thing I've ever happened in mylife, and I don't really want to live it again, you can't imagine what it feels to see your home with 4 meters of water, then you lost everything is just some hours, and how to re start over? But i'm finally good and i've been passing by some sickness because of this and my mom too, but i'm fine now, just a cold bothering me but it pass quick.
Now I hope to be here again like before:D
and again thank fo much for your worry, I really appreciate this of you:)
There is only ONE Alex. I will do what I can to help. Take care of yourself, glad you are safe.
ELEANOR MAW
12-06-2007, 9:07am
Welcome Back Alex
shania megafan
12-08-2007, 1:04pm
Hey Alex! :hugs: It's so good to have you back here with us, and I'm glad you and your mom are okay :kiss:
faithfully
12-13-2007, 12:15pm
I saw this i was doubting if it was alex me or other alex, god jenna thanks for doing this, I'm hardly rejoining to the forums and Im watching a lot of surprises of everyone, I never imagine all of you worry about me and here in Mexico. But indeed it was the worst thing I've ever happened in mylife, and I don't really want to live it again, you can't imagine what it feels to see your home with 4 meters of water, then you lost everything is just some hours, and how to re start over? But i'm finally good and i've been passing by some sickness because of this and my mom too, but i'm fine now, just a cold bothering me but it pass quick.
Now I hope to be here again like before:D
and again thank fo much for your worry, I really appreciate this of you:)
ALEXhttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb286/tanktopshania/animations%20and%20smilies/bouncing_smileys.gifhttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb286/tanktopshania/animations%20and%20smilies/bandy.gifits soo great to hear you are okay now and that you will be coming backhttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb286/tanktopshania/animations%20and%20smilies/34.gif
MiniShaniaTwain
12-13-2007, 3:57pm
Alex! I'm so glad you and your mom are ok! :hugs:
Welcome back, so glad you are safe.
shadowita
12-13-2007, 6:47pm
Hi Alex!
I dont remember if I said it yet...
In any case, welcome back!
Happy you are safe! :)
faithfully
12-13-2007, 7:36pm
Can't wait for your big return Alex:]
dreamer
12-13-2007, 10:17pm
me either
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