May China recover to realize that though they are a larger ‘game player’ than in times past, they are as venerable as any other country to the rath of naturally occuring catastrophic events.

As China completes the final preparations to host the Summer Olympics in August, may they also pay tribute to those that have lost their lives in this earthquake. Times of such saddness to times of triumph, all within a small amount of time, ironic.

I was struck by the parents sitting next to the rubble, waiting for word of whether their children were alive or dead. Hoping for the best but fearing the worst.

Jamie, stay vigilant since your safety is very important to those of us that love you. We applaud your independence and your ability to venture where many would not. We all miss you!