We are at the bare minimal in food provision and it is heartbreaking because never have the needs of the people been so great.

It's a bare bones thing.

We have had to deal with hurricanes, tsunami and now drought, all occurring in a very short span of time.

We usually have minimal slides, but everybody has had a lot of rain this year.

One of the hallmarks of Montessori is grace and courtesy. That makes this situation somewhat more heartbreaking. Our children do live by this grace and courtesy; I wish the adults could also.

The foliage has covered up a lot of the flood damage. The islands were stripped bare. I'd never seen it so mad.