‘My story’-Micah, 7, Elm Wood School
When the quake struck I was in the blue tunnel… it fell down with me in it. My brother went to the art centre then back to school. The earthquake struck and the Art Centre fell down. My house is a mess. At my school the War Memorial fell into the pool, it cut some power lines and it got electrocuted. My friend’s house fell down. I said “I wonder what point it was?” It was 6.1 and only 5km down.
Hello Micah
Oh dear, to be in the blue tunnel when the earthquake came would have been a shock. I hope you are Ok now.
It was a pretty difficult day for a lot of people and it was useful to find out what point it was, a 6.1 doesn’t sound a lot until you realise how shallow it was.
No doubt you are very busy clearing up now along with all your family and mates.
Lots of people are thinking of you and trying to help even from overseas, collecting money and goods and trying to get them to everyone there.
We are also thinking of how you must be feeling and we are so pround of your incredible strength and how people are joining together.
Take care Micah. From Ella in Auckland.
Micah,
I really enjoyed helping you to write your story and record your memories. I hope that others enjoy reading this memoir.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy your time at Hawea Flat School
I have just read your story. Thankyou Micah,
We are all hoping everyone in Christchurch is like a big family, helping each other a little bit at a time. I hope you have a place to sleep and be warm, and have fresh water to drink, and lots of hugs each day. Do you like to draw?
Hello Micah!
I am really happy to hear that you and your brother are ok, and I am sorry that the blue tunnel fell down with you in it – that must have been scary!
I hope your house will be sorted, and that you can go back to school now. Look after each other, I know you will do a great job!
All the best from Mrs Limmer
hi Micah,
i’ve just read your story. its really sad and makes me feel very grateful for what i have.
i hope you are allright and your friend finds a great new house.
all the best luck for the future. =)
hello micah
your story is sad. i really hope you are ok.
your life must be a ball of mud!!
im sorry i cant exactly help you. and i hope that this can help you.
i hope all your wishes come true
love from
tayla xxxx