Comments on: Devastation and Hope in Myanmar

By: JJ_Orlando

JJ_Orlando — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:41:17 +0000

I am praying that these people are safe and that things will get better for them.

By: Annie Kate

Annie Kate — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:42:43 +0000

I'm glad there is someone in the country trying to help these people especially since the government isn't doing much and won't let other aid workers in. I'm sure the work and the endless streams of "no" are discouraging but I appreciate what you and your co-workers are doing for these people; as bad as it is I shudder to think how much worse it would be without you and your co-workers there. Thank you for your work and caring in what is a ghastly situation. Annie Kate Birmingham AL

By: lpfoong, Malaysia

lpfoong, Malaysia — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:10:06 +0000

Thank you for letting us know of the courage and tenacity that are still very much alive within the minds and hearts of the survivors in Myanmar. One would think that they would feel hopeless and their spirits broken but instead they chose to rise above their situation displaying their will to live and not give up, still holding on to the hope and the believe that they can and will live through these hard times.
There are no words great enough to describe the strength and will of the Burmese people. We can only look on in awe and with respect.
Since they have no intention of giving up, it's only fair that we don't let them down by giving up instead as you have eloquently expressed, to focus on what we can do and not be defeated by the ones who say we cannot.
The help that all of you have extended and still providing should also be acknowledged. Thank you for being there and giving your very best to the people of Myanmar.

By: Dorothy Schmidt

Dorothy Schmidt — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:44:09 +0000

Anderson,
I am not a political person so I may be so far off on the way I'm thinking but would like to pose the question to those in charge in the U.N; Why can't the people that see all the devastation going on Myamnar just do the right thing for the people that can't speak for themselves and are dying like flys? Can't we just bite the bullet and GO IN with force?? We have gone into other countries for humanitary reasons that didn't hold a candle to this situation. Please respond and let me know why this isn't happening.

Dorothy Schmidt Kerrville, Tx.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:51:44 +0000

Scott:

I found out that you were one of the organiations dealing with the
Myanmar relief effort from cnn.com/impact. I mailed out a check to your USA headquarters in CT about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I asked that it not go into a general fund, but be used for the specific purpose of the Myanmar relief. I understand that Save the Children has been in Burma for 13 years now providing food and essential living items for children and families.

I realize that your organization is facing many challanges in dealing with the aftermath of this natural disaster. According to your comments the " YES" attitude of your organization and the "YES" attitude of the people already on the ground goes a long way in starting the process of recovery for the people of Myanmar. It will be a long and difficult struggle. It will be the small victories accomplished one at a time, that keep you going. I wish you God speed in your effort.
Keep your morale up and those of your ground organization. You have already made a difference in the lives of the people of Burma and you will continue to do so.

Susan
Phoenixville,PA

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:48:22 +0000

Thanks for the continuing updates on the goings on in Myanmar. It's great to get info from there even if it is very few and far between. Keep up the great work. And I hope the aid for the people can get to them faster and won't be hindered by the junta.