After a big shake last Tuesday, in which we evacuated school and took a day off for buildings to be reinspected, things have calmed down. There are still aftershocks here and there, though it's getting to the point that sometimes people feel them, sometimes they don't.
In our community nerves are raw; focus is lacking. But we're in our houses. We're back at work doing pretty normal things. Sure, there have been changes, but for us, life is pretty normal. Go to school, come home, play, eat dinner, read books, kids' bedtime, read books without pictures in them, go to bed.
Except the knowledge that we are in a bubble. A bubble of resources, of options, of support. Expat. Privileged.
It's hard to live in that space. It's uncomfortable on many levels. We've picked up our pieces, and there are so many without any pieces to pick up.
As a school we are supporting our local community and beyond. We have received numerous questions regarding donations. A PayPal account has been created: Lincoln School Kathmandu Earthquake Relief Fund through our business manager Janne (Shah) Gadegaard.
Money collected will go through a process of thorough vetting of needs to rebuild homes, provide medical and supporting the communities. No administrative costs will be incurred. We are sharing how the funds are distributed through our website and our Facebook page.
In our community nerves are raw; focus is lacking. But we're in our houses. We're back at work doing pretty normal things. Sure, there have been changes, but for us, life is pretty normal. Go to school, come home, play, eat dinner, read books, kids' bedtime, read books without pictures in them, go to bed.
Temporarily rebuilt
Except the knowledge that we are in a bubble. A bubble of resources, of options, of support. Expat. Privileged.
It's hard to live in that space. It's uncomfortable on many levels. We've picked up our pieces, and there are so many without any pieces to pick up.
As a school we are supporting our local community and beyond. We have received numerous questions regarding donations. A PayPal account has been created: Lincoln School Kathmandu Earthquake Relief Fund through our business manager Janne (Shah) Gadegaard.
Money collected will go through a process of thorough vetting of needs to rebuild homes, provide medical and supporting the communities. No administrative costs will be incurred. We are sharing how the funds are distributed through our website and our Facebook page.
Thanks for posting. So glad that things are going alright for you guys. Good luck with the days ahead!
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