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1. Nikki Tunupopo wrote:

Pray that God will keep my family as well as ALL
of American Samoa and Samoa safe. I am thankful
that my family is safe, I pray for the families who have
lost a loved one. God giveth and taketh away. O Le
Atua lava ma ona fuafuaga. But may the good Lord
bless my family, American Samoa, and Samoa.

September 30, 2009 @ 1:10 PM

2. George Malauulu wrote:

Samoa, your brothers and sisters here in the states are there in spirit. We working together to provide resources and assistance for this disaster relief. Prayers, contributions, donations, and other resources are on its way. Keep the faith and know that we are here for you.

September 30, 2009 @ 1:23 PM

3. Perelini Lomiga wrote:

Just Letting Everyone In Samoa And American Samoa Know That Here On The Mainland We Have Yall In Our Prayers. & That We Send Our Love & Faith. I Send My Love & Condolences To Those Who Has Lost Their Loved Ones.We Samoans On The Mainland Will Unite TO Help You All And Help Rebuild Our Home[s]:Samoa & American Samoa. Your In Our Prayers & Hearts. Its All In God's Hands.
From Seattle & Las Vegas.[The Entire Mainland]

September 30, 2009 @ 1:40 PM

4. Eddie Mailoto wrote:

I just wanted to say that, Samoa and American Samoa are always in our prayers..
Just glad to know that my family are ok and i hope that other families are ok..
May God be with Samoa and American Samoa and please be safe.
Muamua le Atua!!

September 30, 2009 @ 1:43 PM

5. Frances Gonzales wrote:

Samoa - you are in our thoughts, our prayers and our hearts! May God bless the survivors and keep them, guide the search & rescue teams, comfort the families who have loss and watch over all as you begin to recover. Samoans around the world are heeding the call for help!!

From Northern California

September 30, 2009 @ 2:02 PM

6. Hawaii Maliga wrote:

Samoan people are always in my prayers. May God bless all of you and heal broken hearts. I'm still trying to get hold of my family in Aunu'u. If yall know anything from Aunu'u please share. Love yall.

September 30, 2009 @ 2:06 PM

7. Sulochna Rishi wrote:

Lord abide with those that they may fear no evil. American Samoa my home, you are in
my prayers as well as Samoa. I am thankful enough that my family is safe. My condolences
to those who have lost their loved ones. May the Lord provide the people of American Samoa and Samoa with needs, guidance and comfort them at this very sadden tragedy.
You are all in my prayers. God Bless American Samoa and Samoa. !

September 30, 2009 @ 2:07 PM

8. Tusisaleia Pomele wrote:

My dear families in Am. Samoa and Samoa...may the good Lord guide you through this time of healing...continue to love God and have him guide you all as we pray from overseas. My faith is in the Lord in that he will lift us out of the debris and carry us foward as "one people." We continue to pray and have faith: Jesus is true to his word and shall provide you all with the necessities to overcome the wreckage. I love you Samoa and my heart is with you all. God Bless my Samoa....

September 30, 2009 @ 2:15 PM

9. Fono Tunupopo wrote:

American Samoa, my home, my heart. You are in my prayers as well as Samoa. My family in Aua, may the good Lord continue to keep you all, safe in his loving arms. May he grant you his perfect peace. To all the families who have lost a loved and missing loved ones, God is Jehovah Shammah, The Prince of Peace. May he restore the emptiness left within you. God bless my family, my home American Samoa, and Samoa alone.

September 30, 2009 @ 2:15 PM

10. A.T Aoelua wrote:

I sad to hear the tragedy that has swept through my home,
American Samoa. My prayers, deepest sympathy, and gratitude
goes out to my family, those who have lost members of their
family, and those who are in the search of finding their loved
ones. May God bless you all, keep you from all other harm
awaiting you. Mom, Dad, I love you guys! My brothers and
sisters, I miss you guys! Glad to see my sisters Nikki and
Sulochna posted comments. I love you guys too!! God bless
my home, American Samoa, and Samoa itself!

September 30, 2009 @ 2:20 PM

11. Dolly Tunupopo wrote:

I want to thank God for his protection upon my family in Aua.
My deepest sympathy for the families who have a loved one
taken away. They are in a better place and for the families
who are searching for their loved ones, may God give you his
peace. Fa'amalosi and aua le loto tiga. O le Atua lava ia e ona
mea uma. God bless American Samoa and Samoa.

September 30, 2009 @ 2:27 PM

12. Marie Laumea wrote:

Prayers to all Samoan people. Regards from everyone in Seattle.

September 30, 2009 @ 2:28 PM

13. Patricia Faalataitaua Levy wrote:

Our hearts and prayers are with you all, continue to be strong for our beautiful Samoa, "People from the Sun". My families in American Samoa, and great amount in Western Samoa, my sister Sialei and Siu, Taualai, Mcnair, Mena Fotu, Yoyo. Where are you? Please call Taetafe, My families in Leauva'a , Fasitoo Uta, and many more in WSamoa. All of Samoa, we grieve with you at this time pain and sorrow. Samoa mo le Atua.

September 30, 2009 @ 2:42 PM

14. Gus Litulumar wrote:

My prayers to our father above to guide and protect our sisters and brothers of this great island and help them recover from this tragedy as soon as possible. On behalf of myself and my family here in San Jose, California we would like to offered our condolences to those who have lost their love ones.

May the good lord continue to keep you all safe in his loving arms. God bless you all and god bless American Samoa/Samoa.

September 30, 2009 @ 3:09 PM

15. Dennis Mageo wrote:

To my family back home:I want to thank the Lord for his protection over each and everyone of our family members that have experience this tragedy.I pray that His loving hands will be there to provide and take care of you guys.My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their loved ones to this natural disaster and may the Lord be with all of you during
these harsh times.We may not know each other but we will always be connected as one through our Samoan veins and blood.Please be strong and stay strong for one another and remember to always love your neighbers,especially those that are in need...

May the good Lord be with you guys always...

kegisi

September 30, 2009 @ 3:48 PM

16. Darrel.Nua wrote:

Its sad what just happened to our island american samoa and also apia..I pray that the lord above blesses every family and watches over them..My heart goes out to those who lost there love ones..I want to thank god too that my parents brothers and sister are ok and especially my extended family and friends..May the lovely lord above bless american samoa and also apia..god bless and much love to yall back in the islands..SAMOA MUAMUA LE ATUA..................

September 30, 2009 @ 4:29 PM

17. Albert Ainuu wrote:

In the blink of an eye the world changed for those who were in the path of the tsunami yesterday. Words cannot convey the depth of the loss felt by so many. It came in and went out and took with it the hopes and dreams of so many Samoans. Entire families have ceased to exist, entire villages were demolished and death is everywhere. One cannot help but stop and think, was there anything that could have been done to prevent this? But this is an act of God and he alone can restore security and peace in the lives of the many who survived. Yes we must acknowledge his hand in all things. It could have been worse. But more important we know the loved ones we lost yesterday are not lost but are with God. He giveth and he taketh away. We must accept his will and turn our attention to saving those who survived. Thanks for making this website available Stephen. God bless us all and most important God bless Samoa and American Samoa.

September 30, 2009 @ 4:45 PM

18. sharon o'connell wrote:

i know what you are going through right now. here's a little something from sheboygan, wi to help you out: some stuffed aminals that i don't play with anymore & some words of hope with a bible verse from psalm 105:4: Seek the lord and his strenght; seek his presence continually.

September 30, 2009 @ 5:46 PM

19. Nora & Sean Siatuu wrote:

We would like to take this time to pray for our loved ones out there in Samoa...the ones who died, the ones who are injured, the ones who lost their homes, just everyone who suffered from this tragedy! Our hearts and prayers are with you all and we ask the Lord for his strength to ease the pain...we also wanna thank God for those that made it through and bless them and help them recover....SAMOA MUAMUA LE ATUA!!!

September 30, 2009 @ 6:15 PM

20. Melissa Gutu-Tua wrote:

To the people of Samoa on behalf of my family and I we would like to send our condolences to all the families whom have lost there loved ones in this tragedy. You are all in our prayers, to everyone out there whom are suffering may God be with you all throughout this hard times.n Faatuatua i le Atua i mea uma aua i lenei taimi o faigata.

September 30, 2009 @ 6:16 PM

21. Marissa Afuola wrote:

Although times are real hard at this very moment, all we can do is remain as one and keeping up our endless prayer's. HIS word say's "He will never leave us nor forsaken us"
so with that being said. Tatou faamalolosi mo uso, tuagane, uo, aiga, ma e e masani ai.
Let us stand strong in faith and believe that HE will make a way. Our God is a living God and does miricales in way's no man can ever imagin.
I send my love to all of our people down in the island right now..not only is American Samoa but as well as the reest of the polynessian islands.

with much love and prayer's
God Bless

September 30, 2009 @ 6:24 PM

22. Eric & Jazmine Scanlan wrote:

Glad our immediate family are safe in Pago. Waiting to hear from others and some friends. Please contact us when you can.

Sending love for our extended Satele & Scanlan families and friends, as well as everyone who have suffered losses in the earthquake and tsunami.

September 30, 2009 @ 7:10 PM

23. Rosie AhChee-Lafoa'i wrote:

My condolences for those people who lost their love ones in American Samoa and Western Samoa, "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

Rosie AhChee-Lafoa'i
with much love and never ending prayers
God Bless

September 30, 2009 @ 7:36 PM

24. A.T. Aoelua wrote:

Praying for every Single Family in Samoa...especially for those who lost their Loved ones...sending Love to my family in Alao...and Brina you will always be in my hearts, we missed and love you so much!!!

September 30, 2009 @ 8:09 PM

25. Lana Suhren wrote:

Dear Samoa

You are down right now but all of us on the mainland will come together to help Samoa rise again. To those lost loved ones and your families, are prayers reach out to you and God Bless

September 30, 2009 @ 9:13 PM

26. Jodi G wrote:

Prayers of hope go out to all the people of Samoa and all of their family members patiently waiting to find out if their loved ones have made it thru this horrific disaster. With faith in God and hope in our hearts they will get through this.

With love
Hawaiian in Texas!

September 30, 2009 @ 9:41 PM

27. Adrienne Dorcas Fa'asala Matai'a wrote:

Hope and praying everything is ok with my family back in Samoa, Alao, Asili, Leone, Malaeloa, & Fogagogo Am.SAMOA. Our families in Saleaumua Aleipata, Sato'alepai Western SAMOA. God bless to all the families and friends in S A M O A=(...[a day to remember!!! September 29, 2009] Also, condolences to those who lost their loved ones!!!

September 30, 2009 @ 10:29 PM

28. Suva Vaituutuu wrote:

As I sit here tonight with a heavyladen heart, i seek comfort in the presence of our Heavenly Father thru Scripture & inspiring Peace Chapel songs such as "Faalagolago Mai" & "Ou Te Malosi." The moving lyrics are so appropriate given the devastating circumstances of earlier today, thus, my mind continues to be consumed with thoughts of our beloved island nations, Samoa & American Samoa:-
how they are, where they are, what they're doing & if they're ok. Are they snuggled safely in a bed tonight, or still stranded up on a mountain? Are they united with their loved ones at the moment, or still searching for their lost? Are their tummies satisfied from a decent meal, or are they going hungry & thirsty in the aftermath of the tragedy? And if so, who will provide them with good food to eat & clean water to drink? Who will offer them a roof to rest under, should they be shelterless? Or a warm blanket for those without clothes or possessions, to help endure the chill of the cool nights?
My heart is overwhelmed with sadness & my eyes are overflowing with tears as I pray & believe in God's Love, Mercy, Comfort & Healing over my dearest island home & people.
'May Your Light shine ever so brightly into the lives of Your children during these dark times Father.' God Bless Samoa! xoxox
"I love You, Lord, my Strength...my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer, my God, my Mountain where i seek refuge, my Shield and the Horn of my Salvation, my Stronghold." PS.18:1-2

Ieova i lo tatou va! ?

(Personal journal entry, 30/09/09 @ 11:44pm AEST)

September 30, 2009 @ 11:04 PM

29. TulanoT wrote:

Very sad news for any Pacific Island to be affected in this way. Prayers and thoughts go out to all the families affected and who have lost loved ones.

September 30, 2009 @ 11:47 PM

30. Yael from Israel wrote:

my heart goes to the people of Samoa!

years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a Samoan Pen-Pal - her name was Caroline Cain-Lafi, from Apia.
her father used to be a minister in Samoa's government.
Caroline, if you or anyone from your family read this - I (and your other pen pals as well) would be very happy to get a life sign from you, and after all the years that you have prayed for me and my country, today is my turn to pray for you and your country.
I really hope this message will get to you!

Talofa Lava,

Yael

October 1, 2009 @ 12:41 AM

31. Salevalasi Fuiavailiili wrote:

Heartbroken regarding the tragedy that has struck our beloved homelands of Samoa and American Samoa!

Prayers of hope and guidence to everyone and condolences to families who have lost loved ones.

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace

October 1, 2009 @ 1:06 AM

32. Phillip Mendiola-Long wrote:

The Tinian Chamber of Commerce, located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands would like to work with you in a fundraising effort to send much needed funds for shelters and the rebuilding efforts of Samoa and American Samoa.

Please let us know how to help.

We stand ready to support our Pacific Island Brothers and Sisters to the East. So please let us know who to contact in order to arrange fundraising efforts.

God Bless you all and we wish you a speedy rebuild and recovery!

October 1, 2009 @ 1:58 AM

33. Edo Passarella wrote:

Talofa! Does anybody have some news about my friends in Tafitoala? I mean the Sina Pj Beach Fales. My good friends Malae and Natina and 3 lovely children. Any news about Lesinna? The girl who works in the village with them? I pray for all of you in Upolu and amazing samoan islands.

October 1, 2009 @ 6:01 AM

34. Rhonda Lanuola Suai Tuia wrote:

Talofa, as a resident of American Samoa and Samoa I would like to offer my deepest condolences to our people and especially to the families who have lost their loved ones to such tragedy. I am attending Texas A&M University Commerce but my heart, mind and soul is with my people and our neighboring island. Its so hard to cope with such tragedy while away from family but the help of our Father above has strengthen us students here in Texas through thick and thin and to stay strong for one another. I would like to say that we are praying for each and every family and for the comfort of our heavenly Father to bless you all. Words cannot explain our heartfelt to those who passed away and those who are still in search. All that we can say is that God will never leave us and He is always there... Special shout out to my families The Tuia family in both Amouli and Vailoa, the Sa Utu family all over American Samoa, the Galeai family in Manu'a, the Tulafono's in Amouli, The Siamu's, The Wally's, The Ioramo's, to the people of Amouli, Vailoa and Moata'a and to our pastor and family Rev. Elder Fa'alevao ma le aiga. May God continue to bless each and everyone of you. God bless American Samoa and Samoa. Love and miss you all.

October 1, 2009 @ 9:12 AM

35. Leilonieh Palakika Famataou wrote:

my toughts and praya with da whole samoan community, i have lost 6 family memba in da earthquake and tsunami, may the lord be wit u all.

October 1, 2009 @ 10:45 AM

36. felauai.Laititi.Galuvao wrote:

"Tepa a'e o'u mata i mauga,e o'o mai ai le fesoasoani,o le fesosoani mai i le Ali'i lea"Tatalo mo si o'u atunu'u pele o samoa,e le mafai ona motusia i taimi uma,,o matou talosaga ma a outou talosaga e tu'u atu pea i luma o le Atua e fai ai lona finagalo ae e le o tatou loto,,o ia e foai o ia fo'i e toe toesea,Fa'amaise atu le Ali'i i nai aiga ma uo ua fai i laiga le folauga o nisi e pele i o latou loto ma agaga,,ia e mamana galuega a le Ali'i,e le tu'ulafoa'i e le Ali'i ona tagata nu'u,,o le feau ua toe fafagu mai ai o tatou tagata nu'u,e tepa taula'i atu fofofga i lana afio.Ia i ai pea le Atua soifua i aiga ma uo o lo'o mafatia i lenei mea ua tupu,i nai tagata o lo'o tausu'e pea ia agalelei pea ma fa'amfanafana le Ali'i i aiga ma uo ma e masani,ia viia pea lona suaga e fa'avavau,fa'avavau lava amene ma amene.....God bless samoa n da whole south pacific,,we all love u all,,,

October 1, 2009 @ 11:27 AM

37. felauai.Laititi.Galuvao wrote:

Talosaga e le motusia mo si o'u atunu'u pele o samoa.La matou tatalo ia maua pea i tatou le filemu mai lana afio,puipui malu pea mai i tatoui ona a'ao alofa i aso uma o si o tatou olaga,si o'u aiga pele i Aunu'u ma Auasi,uncle saole n da whole family in aunu'u,fuiava n da family,sagatu n da family,sa'au family,vaiau family,umi family,taufi family,sagale family,lauvao family n tautolo family,our prayers with u guys everday everytyme,,we all love u guys,,to my lovely family in Auasi,we all love u all,my uncles soa'i uto asaeli n da family,samasoni asaeli n kids,Rockey n da family,Akeli n da family,my aunties saio'o n da family,to'alua n da family,n telesia,to my lovely godparents minister Afo n pa'itaua n da family,,we all love n our prayers wit you all,,,and to all da ministers in my lovely island of aunu'u n there faletua,,ia i ai pea le Atua mo outou aua le talaina o lana afio ma le galuega o lo'o faia pea i lea aso ma lea aso,,o matou mo'omo'oga ma alofa'aga mo outou uma e le mavae,,,To all my samoan frends n family who know meeh n my lovely family,we all love u and you guys is in our prayers,,ia fa'amanuia atu pea le Atua i si o tatou atunu'u pele o samoa,,,God bless you all,,,,,,Amene..

October 1, 2009 @ 11:39 AM

38. Katella Coggs wrote:

Blessings to everyone as you are in this time of uncertainty. May your hearts, minds, and souls be soothed. The Lord is with you.

October 1, 2009 @ 12:28 PM

39. Nakia Roberts wrote:

My heart is so full right now, I'm fighting back tears.......

No matter how hopeless we feel GOD is still on the throne...I pray that we all find peace in the LORD.

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24-26).

October 1, 2009 @ 1:12 PM

40. Judi Sacchetti Newbro wrote:

Our family has you in our prayers during this difficult time. Will be mailing out a monetary contribution today (albeit small) to further express our condolences.
God's blessings to the victims, their families and those working to help them get their lives back in order.

October 1, 2009 @ 1:58 PM

41. Fa'alogo Connelly wrote:

Our hearts and thoughts and love and prayers are with Samoa and American Samoa. Know that your loved ones here in the states are doing what we can to help immediately and we wish we could be there to help rebuild with our own hands.

GOD tests the strong. HE and we are with you.

October 1, 2009 @ 1:58 PM

42. California Samoan Sister wrote:

My DEEPEST condolences, my HEARTFELT prayers, and all LOVE go to my home, my motherland,my heart, my SAMOA.

No words can describe the pain, the hurt, and the agony I feel for my people back home. For my brothers and sisters who lost their lives; For the families who lost their loved ones; For the mother looking for her children; For the children looking for their parents; For all the families still searching for and waiting on missing family members, ....GOD BE WITH YOU.

Samoa muamua Le Atua!!

Keep the faith my dear brothers and sisters and may the Lords grace continue to keep you all.

SAMOA LOU ATUNU'U PELE, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

October 1, 2009 @ 3:33 PM

43. So'onalote Tanuvasa ChouLee Rouse wrote:

May God Bless everyone in Samoa/American Samoa. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love my Samoa, God protect her always

October 1, 2009 @ 6:03 PM

44. barbara voa wrote:

May God continue to Bless everyone in Samoa/Am Samoa. God would not bring this situation upon us if we as a people were unable to handle it. Keep the faith in God and ask for the strength and guidance to see us through this difficult time.

October 2, 2009 @ 7:43 AM

45. Natasha Sopoaga wrote:

May God lay His hands upon the island. Thoughts, prayers, and hopeful wishes going out to ALL those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Samoa will be restored through the grace of God and the strength of Samoans. Our people do not falter, we stand strong in knowing our Father God is our Protector and Comforter.

"Rejoicing in hope, preservering in tribulation, devoted to prayer" -Romans 12:12

God Bless you...

October 2, 2009 @ 8:14 AM

46. Peleiupu Murcia-Mariner wrote:

My heart goes out to all the Samoan families and friends both in American Samoa and Samoa. From the very young to the oldest are all included in my prayers. My deepest condolences to those who'd lost their loved ones. My heart melts with all i'd heard and seen onTV and online. I can't stop the tears everytime i think of what's happening to the Island i once called home. I pray for all those who are helping my people. I pray for all my families and friends in both Samoas. Also pray for my friends from New Zealand (McConnell Dowell) for their safety. "God will make a way when there seems to be no way!" Anything that is impossible to us is possible to him. He will take care of us in any conditions we're in no matter what. Even to those who don't believe in him. May our Heavenly Father be with all the Samoan People. God Bless and Take Care.
Lots of Alofas, The Murcia-Mariner Family of Gardena, California

October 2, 2009 @ 10:55 AM

47. Meilyn Leilani Otemai wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to our families and friends in American Samoa and Samoa...God be with those who are mourning the lost of their loved ones...we have tremendous support and pouring donations from everyone here in California...We love you all!!

God bless the people of American Samoa & Samoa also our neighboring Islands.

October 2, 2009 @ 12:46 PM

48. Fiapule Foma'i Leota wrote:

My condolences and deepest sympathy to all those whose families had lost their lives in Samoa. No words can explain what you're going through, but I just want you guys to know that your sorrow is our sorrow, your pain is our pain together, as a Samoan I truly feel as if I'm there with you all. I feel like I don't have any more tears, my heart aches for Samoa. I pray that our dear Lord reaches out and comforts his people. Samoa you're not forgotten in our thoughts and prayers. Know that there's always a sunlight at the end of the tunnel!

God bless my beautiful Samoa (both)

October 2, 2009 @ 1:18 PM

49. LINCOLN S LEUPOLU wrote:

its a tragedy for those who lost there love ones...may god rest there soul in a peacfull place.. im sorry samoa for this terrible tsunami. i dedicate my love to you all. and mah family in alofau. all is well wit them.. thank god. ia muamua pea le atua. matou le fanau itu fafo... matou te tatalo atu pea i e ua maliu...manuia le malaga ile tama i luga... ia tatou tumau ile atua. fa'amanuia le tama ia otou.

October 2, 2009 @ 2:49 PM

50. VILA L ENELIKO wrote:

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO MY FAMILY IN LEONE R.I.P AUNNTY MICHELLE ENELIKO. I ALSO WANT TO SEND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO MY HUSBANDS FAMILY IN ALOFAU GOD BLESS

October 2, 2009 @ 3:38 PM

51. Bernadette Langford wrote:

My heart is torn for all the loss and damage back home in Samoa, I am praying and thinking of my family and our people there in the islands. Please keep the faith, even thru the storm and the pain I need Samoa to stay strong as we always in our beliefs and in God. Do not be discouraged, keep your heads up and know that your Samoan brothers and sisters worldwide are feeling your pain and doing all we can to help through spreading awareness, prayer, making donations and calling onto HIM to seek us through these hard times. Thank God for watching over my parents David and Evelyn Langford along with my two youngest brothers. I can only hope and pray that no further damage is done to our Samoa and that all my relatives throughout American and Western Samoa, Tonga and Niue are safe and that the Lord continues to bring his people together and every effort to rebuild faith and life is exhausted. Thinking of you daily from Germany, and praying hard for recoveries and strength. May God be with my family and all the Samoan people, I pray that our Heavenly Father reaches out to you and brings you out of pain and despair into hope and happiness for the future. In Jesus' name I pray for Samoa, be blessed and be protected this day and always from any further future disasters, AMENE.

Alofa tele atu,

~Bernadette~

October 2, 2009 @ 4:08 PM

52. Manuia Mau'u wrote:

My thoughts and prayers go out to all that lost people, homes or belongings in the disaster that hit the Samoas. I pray to God that he gives you all strength in these hard times. Please keep your faith and he will supply you with whatever you need. Much Alofa to all our fellow Samoans. Mua Mua Le Atua! God be with you all!

October 2, 2009 @ 6:03 PM

53. Joan Uilani Meeks wrote:

Prayers from Texas are with the families of Samoa. I pray that your faith will help you to be strong and that your suffering will be short. I am contacting others in my area encouraging folks to help send supplies or make donations to help our follow Polynesian brothers and sisters. May God Bless each and every one of you.

October 2, 2009 @ 9:27 PM

54. Josephine Servin wrote:

My love for Samoa is great as is my sadness for what happened. Have been blessed to visit and was there only 2 months ago. God Bless Samoa and its people.

October 2, 2009 @ 11:03 PM

55. Peresia*Fagotaiolo*Faafuata*Sipili wrote:

First and foremost i would like 2 thank GOD for protecting mah Grandma SIAURO.SIPILI 4rm da village of ILIILI & mah syster SIAUNOFO.FALEMALAMA & HUSBAND ESEKIA along with mah nephewz HEBERT & FAASA & esp mah ulavale niece SUIKONESULA*FALEMALAMA 4rm da village of VAITOGI....Also our familiez in MANU'A AND AMERIKA SAMOA ATOA...Even though our LALOMANU wuz swept our by the tsunami but our aiga out their are all in good health...For those who have lost their LOVE ONES our prayerz goes out 2 u all...ALOFA LE ATUA MA FAAMAFANAFANA IA TE OUTOU...SAMOA FAAVAE I LE ATUA....SAMOA MO A TAEAO...SOIFUA MA IA MANUIA*FAGOTAIOLOLETAISAMASAMAOMANU'ATELE*FAAFUATA*SIPILI 4rm ARLINGTON,TEXAS...

October 3, 2009 @ 11:25 PM

56. Maria Taiafi-Husseini wrote:

Even though my family and I are all the way across the world here in Germany. We feel the pain and tragedy that this Tsunami has brought upon our island. I am glad to say the my family and my husband family are all safe and well. My heart goes out to all those who have lost someone. The best thing we can do is keep all those lost in this disaster close to our hearts and forever in our prayers. I wish there is more that I could do for our people and it is very frustrating being so far away. May God give everyone the strength and hope for better times. Please my people of American Samoa and Samoa you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 5, 2009 @ 6:27 AM

57. Korena Iosia wrote:

Samoa mo le Atua
my prayers goes out to my family, and those who lost a loved ones in Samoa.
much alofaz all the way from Everett,Wa.

October 6, 2009 @ 1:36 PM

58. TEEDAH MALAEOMANU///SACTOWN wrote:

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THOSE OF AFFECTED BY THIS AWEFUL TRAGEDY FROM AMERICAN SAMOA TO APIA AND ALL THE NEIGHBORING ISLAND . MAY GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LOVED ONES AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THRU THIS. MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND I KNOW GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU ALL . GOD BLESS MY BROTHER ALOFA AND HIS FAMILY AND ALL MY COUSINS MONA & WIFE & KIDS AND AUNTY ELISA AS WELL ALL MY EXTENTED FAMILIES ON OPO'S SIDE AS WELL AS FREINDS AND EVEN THOSE I DONT KNOW. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
GOD BLESS SAMOA!!

October 6, 2009 @ 4:01 PM

59. PETI HOGARTH (MAGELE FIAME MUMULU) AND KIDS wrote:

In Samoa I was born, In American Samoa I was raisd and educated, In Sydney Australia I live BUT I'm Samoan in heart and soul. I thank God that my families in both Samoa and American Samoa are all safe. My deepest heart- felt condolences to ALL the family that have lost their dear, precious, beloved and love ones. Please try and stay strong. I pray God to be with you all at this difficult and trying time. Ia faamuamua pea le Atua. Watching on the news the devastation and tragedy as it unfolds after the tsunami, I froze with fear and tears just flows. I can just imagine how YOU ALL must be feeling. I AM SO VERY SORRY. Even as i am writing this, tearsw still runs. Samoa mo le Atua. Keep the faith. We are trying to help from this end. YOU ALL remain in our prayers. GOD BLESS SAMOA AND AMERICAN SAMOA.

October 7, 2009 @ 3:46 AM

60. Veta Faasaoina Alo wrote:

My deepest condolences to the Annandale family, families who have lost loved ones and those who have yet to be found. Ia faamaise le Atua ia Samoa uma aemaise aiga oe ua maliliu. Thank God for my families & friends that survived such tragedy. May God give you strength and comfort you at this time of need.
We're praying for you here in California.

October 7, 2009 @ 4:22 PM

61. Jennifer Sargent wrote:

It’s been a privelege this week to meet many of the volunteers behind HelpSamoa.com. I came to help the longshore workers and ended up seeing a community response that’s just amazing. You’re doing incredible work and putting so much time and sweat into helping the tsunami survivors in Samoa and Western Samoa. I’m so sad to hear of your losses, and so inspired by your tireless work to help others.

October 13, 2009 @ 9:51 PM

62. How strong is your faith in the Lord? wrote:

"Wherefore hast Thou afflicted Thy servant?" — Numbers 11:11

Our heavenly Father sends us frequent troubles to try our faith. If our faith be worth anything, it will stand the test. Gilt is afraid of fire, but gold is not: the paste gem dreads to be touched by the diamond, but the true jewel fears no test. It is a poor faith which can only trust God when friends are true, the body full of health, and the business profitable; but that is true faith which holds by the Lord's faithfulness when friends are gone, when the body is sick, when spirits are depressed, and the light of our Father's countenance is hidden. A faith which can say, in the direst trouble, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him," is heaven-born faith. The Lord afflicts His servants to glorify Himself, for He is greatly glorified in the graces of His people, which are His own handiwork. When "tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope," the Lord is honoured by these growing virtues. We should never know the music of the harp if the strings were left untouched; nor enjoy the juice of the grape if it were not trodden in the winepress; nor discover the sweet perfume of cinnamon if it were not pressed and beaten; nor feel the warmth of fire if the coals were not utterly consumed. The wisdom and power of the great Workman are discovered by the trials through which His vessels of mercy are permitted to pass. Present afflictions tend also to heighten future joy. There must be shades in the picture to bring out the beauty of the lights. Could we be so supremely blessed in heaven, if we had not known the curse of sin and the sorrow of earth? Will not peace be sweeter after conflict, and rest more welcome after toil? Will not the recollection of past sufferings enhance the bliss of the glorified? There are many other comfortable answers to the question with which we opened our brief meditation, let us muse upon it all day long.

October 14, 2009 @ 1:33 PM

63. Roanna Sinaita'aga Maulupe wrote:

my message from Samoa to everyone "off-island'...and especially my home away from home...CARSON, CALIFORNIA

WOW...words cannot express how I feel , watching all these video's of the support coming from Carson...I can't help but to shed tears of JOY and how proud I am of all the people from So.Cali. I show these video's with pride to the crew here at the ASPA Call Center...and say "that's my home.....my family"....(tearing up again..)...they laugh at me, on how I can name people after people....my old office of OSA...lol...from Aunty Peka and the crew in the office to Aunty Lama gearing up the tables for action....(which she would of done if she were here on island)....to Pana and Alex loading boxes....even to my beautiful nieces on the website commercials. Not that it's a surprise.....cause CARSON all about LOVE....

Going on my 2 yr mark on this island....and something like this happens......but still my heart and soul......Samoa is still the most beautiful place...and I can't see myself living anywhere else but here. (probably go visit Carson??...then come back) lol

Slowly but surely ..things are starting to get back to somewhat normal....the past week, funeral after funeral....and still more to come....kids are still talking about it....school are more alert about tsunami's....teachers trying to educate the students.....the tsunami stories fading away in time....FEMA reports full in effect.....Electric and Water.....we're still trying....people still cleaning....what's left in their villages.....radio stations playing more church music....Sunday morning messages on radio and at church....."Nofo Sauniuni"....roars of an aircraft every 4-5 hours around the clock....lots and lots of supplies and donations.....even the largest airplane ever made, touched bases @ Pago Int. Airport
and so forth and so forth......all this in one word LOVE....

My Alofa's to the aiga in Carson and all the love and support from So.Cal....thanks Uncle Danny for sharing the video's......bro George and the rest of the Longshoreman crews.....everone to anyone....GOD provided and HE will also reward...for your hard work...time and efforts.....I'm sure the people here on island and the one's who will receive it will be thankful and greatful.....(seeing all the nice stuffs)...lol

i love you guys....and I love the websites...and the videos...(which i watch over and over)..lol...thank you for sharing them....

FA'AFETAI LE ALOFA, FA'AFETAI LE AGALELEI....(ea? pasia?...:)


Alofa'aga....Roanna Sinaita'aga Maulupe....
a.k.a ROE of USC in Carson...:) via Nu'uuli Am Samoa :)

p.s....I better go look for Vince and take a picture of him unloading all the stuffs from Carson....lol.....and then I'll share it with you guys.....souds good????

October 19, 2009 @ 5:38 AM

64. sean roberts wrote:

My thoughts and prayers are continously with you there in American Samoa and Samoa alike. We here in Las Vegas have been rallying our communities to support our efforts to provide the people of Samoa with the supplies that they so desperately need. Big shout out to Big Frank Manumaleuna for getting all of our supplies to the L.A. area, so that they could be sent to Samoa. Shout out to Southwest Airlines for making this happen for our people.

With much tragedy, comes much growth and love. I am proud to be a Samoan. We are a loved people and it has shown with all the love and support that has poured out from all over the world.

Alofa Tele.

October 19, 2009 @ 4:30 PM

65. Punipuao "Puni" Itula-'Curbelo wrote:

My dearest brothers and sisters,
I am so humbled and saddened by the devastation that has fallen on our beloved island of Samoa. I pray that the survivors will receive the help that they need and our Father in Heaven will send angels to administer to the sick and needy. Our thoughts from the mainland are with you and may God continue to bless and uplift those of you in need.

Much alofa,
Puni and family ;)

October 22, 2009 @ 3:29 PM

66. ETI SAO wrote:

MALO SOIFUA MALE LAGI E MAMA I TUPU MA E'E O SAMOA..FAAFETAI ILE ATUA ONA UA MAFAI ONA TATOU FEILOAI I MAGAFETAU SOIFUA ONA LONA ALOFA MO TATOU LANA FANAU..AS OF NOW I WOULD TO SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL FAMILIES OF SAMOA WHO LOST THERE LOVE ONES BECAUSE OF THE TSUNAMI...IT IS TRAGIC AND HEARTFELL MOMENT OF MY LIFE...WHEN THIS INCIDENT TOOK PLACE,I WAS TRYIN TO REACH MY FAMILY BACK IN AM.SAMOA BUT AT THAT TIME THE PHONE LINE WAS DOWN..SO I FINALLY REACH THEM AND I WAS SO HAPPY,BUT I STILL FELL FOR THE FAMILIES THAT LEAVE CLOSE TO THE OCEAN..I PRAY FOR UR FAMILY TO HAVE FAITH AND THE LORD WILL ALWAYS COMFORT YOU ALL...BECAUSE THEY ARE IN BETTER PLACE..SOIFUA..

October 23, 2009 @ 3:21 AM

67. Matautu Anesi wrote:

Oh Mu gosh .My beautiful Samoa,people from the sun suffer from the tsunami.Danx God all
my family in Samoa safe :):):) but the faith is not end pray God to help our beloveable Samoa from natural disasters:):):):) Be humbled and friendly for dose who provides things for Sa.....
May The Spirit of Lord continues his wonderful care upon Samoa
Matautu.
From Salailua Samoa
Now live here Wellyhood (Newtown)
Salailua a.k.a Apialua

October 27, 2009 @ 6:01 PM

68. Tricities wrote:

How can we cope with such a disaster? even though we are all effected by it,
those who took the the hit and face it first hand we just can't imagine what they
were going through. Our hearts cry why?..My beautiful island American Samoa
and samoa, Our hearts are with you every step of the way, We hear the calls and
help is arriving everyday. May the good Lord comfort you and all those whom effected
by it,.( that means all Samoan and others around the world). pray for strenght and
be comforted. manatua, E muamua lava le Atua i mea uma, We are all one and
you are always in our prayers,..God bless....

October 29, 2009 @ 1:05 AM

69. trinity wrote:

my aunty died for no reasons........

November 1, 2009 @ 11:20 PM

70. Brian T. Alofaituli wrote:

Very blessed to have been born into a community, a people, and a culture that puts others before themselves. E ma'eu le alofa o le Atua!

November 6, 2009 @ 6:21 PM

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