Still Devastated...

Still shocked by the bushfires... it's really indescribable. Melb's actually got a lot of nice scenic locations and it's been a nice few days for trekking... but unfortunately, we can't go anywhere cause most of the places are closed or burning. I really wanted to visit Bunyip, the national park there... =(

And I'm amazed by the number of firefighters that have been constantly battling the blazes since Sat. They must be extremely exhausted. I wanted to volunteer and help in some way but when I googled, the sites already said they had too many volunteers. So just donated a little.

Apparently my uni - Macq Uni - is doing something for the bushfire victims and going to open up a stall during O-week for clothes donations etc... so when I head back to Syd, on Sunday, will probably pack up some boxes for them.

With all the devastation and despair happening, am sure many people will have mixed feelings, many blaming God of course. But ultimately, God is a good god. How could he let it happen, lots may ask... but if someone's to blame, it would be people. People cause harm on people even from the days of Adam and Eve. God protects souls. And the devil is just as powerful - he can't take our souls, but he can cause people to inflict harm and damage in many ways. I guess from this dreadful situation, it's how people will cope, how they will feel from this, how they will manage - and they could really either turn towards God or turn away from Him...