http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/3315061/Cyclone-hits-Cook-Islands
John learned of this from a New Zealander whom he met while skiing yesterday. The storm hit about 10 days after we left the beautiful atoll of Aitutaki and according to reports the damage to the island was devastating. This is just heartbreaking after spending time there and meeting so many wonderful people; now we're left wondering how many of these people no longer have homes (up to 90 percent of houses on Aitutaki were reported to be severely damaged) and just how the people we met such as Teking, Sonja, Jim, Jo-Ann, Lovey, Theresa, Mama, the coconut man (Dave), and the those kids we saw clutched tightly to their parents as they rode along on motorbikes. I plan to spend time on the internet trying to answer these questions and will update you when and if I find any answers. In the meantime please pray for the people of Aitutaki if you pray or simply think good thoughts if you do not.
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