First, my wishes go out for the people in every region affected by this earthquake/tsunami incident.

I've heard on various news channels that the entire island of Sumatra (from a GPS standpoint) has been moved 90 feet. I've also heard the death toll may hit 100,000 before its all over.

Trying to look at this more positively, or at least luckier than it could have been, I was extremely surprised an earthquake that large and in such deep water didnt cause a much larger tsunami incident. I'm in no way trying to lessen the ordeal of the people of those regions. I'm only saying when you try to imagine a 9.0 earthquake in the deep ocean, I think most peolpe picture an event even worse than it was.

Again, my thoughts and prayers to people who live in or have family and friends in the regions affected. My christmas wish has changed, I wish for speedy aid and quick recovery for the people who need it.