The people of Chile are recovering from a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that shook their country in the early morning hours. The quake was one of the worst ever recorded. The shaking lasted for more than a minute and terrified the local residents. Homes, Buildings, and Bridges were destroyed as the earth trembled and shook.

The giant quakes destruction is not over yet. The quake set off a tsunami that is expected to travel as far as Hawaii at a peak of 8 feet. Over 50 other nations have received tsunami warnings. In all, the destruction is wide spread and has already taken over one hundred lives. I will pray that these unfortunate people will be able to recover from this devastation.

There are many terrible crimes in this country and one of the worst ones in my opinion is arson. This type of crime is terribly destructive and dangerous to people. In Tyler Texas, eight churches have been burned over the last month and there are signs that the burnings are not over. This has the population worried and I don’t blame them.

Authorities have beefed up security around the churches, but there is no way that can protect them all. Some citizens are taking matters into their own hands and spending the night at their local church. I sincerely hope that whoever is responsible for this is caught and given the maximum sentence possible.

While the people of California are renowned for enjoying good weather, that is not always the case. There are times when the state is affected by heavy rains and this can cause severe mud flows that are potentially dangerous and life threatening. Authorities are warning residents in affected areas to leave until the danger is over. I hope these people will listen to good sound advice and do as requested!

One thing I feel good about is the caring that U.S. citizens have shown to the people of Haiti. In the aftermath of that countries terrible disaster, the American people have come through with support and donations for these heartbroken people. I feel proud that my fellow citizens have stepped up to the plate and put their money where their mouth is! I hope that we will all continue to support these people in their time of need!