I've had lots of enquiries regarding my daughter who lives in Turkey, about how she and her husband are since the earthquakes, so I thought I'd write a quick article to tell you all how things are.
When I heard about the earthquake I was obviously very worried. I immediately called my daughter to see if she had been affected too. As she's around 1,000 kms away, she was fine. She's on a different fault line too. The only problem was that Dogan's family lives over that part of Turkey.
They all live in Kahramanmaras, which is where the epicentre of the second quake was. Even though they haven't lost their homes, they've been told to evacuate and they are now living in tents (in the tent city) and to add to their woes, it's snowing very heavily and they've not been able to collect their clothes or anything like that from their homes, in case they collapse.
Obviously Dogan is extremely worried about them, especially about his mum who's not terribly well. He talked to them at the beginning of the situation, then he couldn't get through for about 5 or 6 hours, and of course they had the news on permantly and they could see the snow and see the buildings collapsing, he was so worried about them. Luckily his mother managed to get through to him to explain things were okay with them. The relief on his face was wonderful to see.
Apparently his mother was fine, as were his brothers and sisters and their families. They all lived in the same block of apartments and so were able to be safe at the same time. While I was listening to him talking to his family - it made me realise that they're MY family too!!!! Even though I've never seen them, nor spoken to them, they're still part of my family. So I've been watching the news eagerly. They are talking about sending some people to other parts of Turkey, so Dogan has told them to come to him and Mandi, as they have a spare room. Watch this space - they are loath to leaving their home, because they are hoping they'll be able to go to their home without any problem.
Right folks, I will let you know as and when the news changes.
Take care of yourselves please.
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Jenny McIntyre club has replied to GracieYes the devastation is horrendous, and we are just waiting for them to deem their houses safe to return, but there have been seismologists who are saying that a larger quake might just be on its way, so they are probably erring on the side of caution.
Jenny McIntyre club has replied to Ronny HermansPleased that Mandi & Dogan are safe - but I am also worried about his family. They've had a lucky escape. I do hope that they, especially his mother, stay safe and well. Hopefully, no PTSD !
The winter weather can't be helping, at all.
I shall be making a donation to the DEC appeal ... & keeping my fingers 'n' toes crossed that the aftershocks are small, limited and over quickly - the situation in both countries must be very bad !
They've had over 100 aftershocks up until yesterday, and some of them are quakes in their own right, as they were over 5.0. I can't even imagine the feelings that the people are having at the moment. Dogan isn't pushing his family to come to his home, as they prefer to be with the family in a place that they've always lived in. Meanwhile Dogan can't get to them, as travel is virtually banned because they need workers to be able to help out and be there.
I hope things get better for them soon. I feel so sorry for those who have lost relatives and friends as well as their. homes etc. Such devastation!
Jenny McIntyre club has replied to Keith Burton clubI did not know that, but I am very glad that you wrote this, and wish them all that they will be reliefed soon by helps and by being brought in a safe and warm place.......what a so terrible disaster:(
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