72,000 dead in Haiti. I just can't comprehend this! This is not even the final count... people continue to die. some are still trapped under mounds of rubble. some were rescued only to later die slowly from lack of medical care. the aid that is coming through is just not enough or is hijacked by gangs. no basic amenities, no water, no food, no shelter...

at times like these, i can't help but wonder at how cruel life really is. one part of this earth is reeling from a disaster whose magnitude doesn't find any comparisons. but life everywhere else is impervious, untouched. they may be aware, but the pain is not theirs to understand. i guess it is the same of misery anywhere. none but those who suffer know what it is to go through it... Guess, the rest of us can only lend help that may alleviate their suffering somewhat...