Help is on the way

The death toll of the Indonesian Tsunami is officially at 150,000 people. Indonesia's victim is 80,000. The world has recognized the severity of this tragedy and has come to aid the various countries affected.

Personally, I've been touched with letters sent to me by my colleagues here in the US who ask about the well being of my family. They have all said how horrible this tragedy is, and their concern shows how much these people care.

Stories of donation keeps coming in. Today it was announced at the mosque where I pray that a special box is created to handle donations for these tsunami victims. It seems that everybody put money into the box.

Countries are lining up to help. The US has said it will send 350 million dollars, the european union, britain, france, japan, united arab emirates has also sent aid.

Story also abounds, about common ordinary people helping. A group of people are mobilizing from Java, doing all they can do to help. We hear donation tins being filled all around Indonesia, and even here in the United States. Every city looks to have a fund raising activity. Everyone is doing all they can.

This human tragedy has touched everyone's soul. No matter the race, religion, nationality, political preference, or residence status. For one moment in time we're all the same... small weak humans, living in an unpredictable world. It's a shame it took 150,000 people's lives to remind us of the need for this unity.