“There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” (Mandy Hale).

It gladdens my heart for me to read about all the help and support that our victims and survivors of Severe TC Winston received.

Business houses, NGOs, religious denominations, the elderly and young, media stations, women and youth groups, sporting bodies and market vendors have all joined hands in rebuilding our Fiji.

This is what makes Fiji a place to be. We may not be rich such as the developed countries but we have the heart and the hands that are ready to help those in dire need of food, water, shelter, household items, groceries, school stationery, uniforms and sandals.

Almost every person not affected by Severe TC Winston had something in cash or kind to contribute.

Schoolchildren also accommodated and embraced their brothers and sisters from those schools severely affected by Severe TC Winston.

Our overseas counterparts, friends, relatives and well-wishers showered us with aid.

Our sporting stars plying their trade overseas also did their bit of collection and sent them home.

Hence, this was the true spirit of sharing and caring that was displayed after Severe TC Winston.

Thank you one and all for your efforts in rebuilding our beloved Fiji.

I conclude with the words of Steve Maraboli: “Give freely to the world these gifts of love and compassion. Do not concern yourself with how much you receive in return, just know in your heart it will be returned.”

God bless Fiji and its wonderful citizens!