As a Bruneian, I am truly grateful that we are geographically situated sheltered from the natural devastation's that have rendered our neighbours helpless, powerless and heartbroken.

We, as Bruneians, we need to start appreciating the gift's and the many blessing's that have been bestowed upon us by the Almighty; that we are still protected by his grace; that the worst we have ever received so far are just sightings of tornadoes not so long ago and strong winds that have torn off roofs, toppled trees and cut off electricity (which are subsequently fixed in just a couple of hours/days).

Just like remembering death after life, we need to remember the plight of others so as to remember how good we have it, how blessed we are, how pampered we are and how easy we have it. We need to stop and say, "thank you" and remember that we, no doubt, have it good here.

It is heartwarming to know that millions across the globe have contributed whatever they can to help the families that have suffered in countries like Indonesia that has been hit by earthquakes and in the Philippines that has been inundated by typhoons, flooding and landslides.

As you are sitting comfortably in your chair right now and reading this, please, if you can't spare change or blankets or clothes, please do spare a little prayer to the individuals out there who are sheltering in broken down buildings or in tents huddled with other individuals just like them for warmth.

Please do remember to ask the Almighty to help give them strength, to hold them in His heart, to love them the way He love's us, to protect them and keep them safe..

They are as human as you and I. They need the prayer's of others more than ever..

Please do..

Siti