This Easter we are grateful to be alive and for the things we have.
Those were the sentiments of the villagers of Udu in Totoya Lau, who said that Hurricane Tomas brought about a lot of devastation completely destroying 10 homes and plantations, but having lost no lives during the disaster has made them grateful for what they have, despite it being limited.
Josese Salabiau, Navesi Primary School head teacher in Udu village said the villagers have spent their Easter weekend gathering what food they could use to celebrate resurrection Sunday today.
Meanwhile, the 100 villagers on Cikobia Island are gathering for their Easter Sunday Church service giving thanks for overcoming difficult period in their lives.
Having faced the full brunt of Hurricane Tomas, Kaia Rabune of Vuninuku Village said this Easter weekend for them has been one of reflection and giving thanks that no lives were lost and focus for them is trying to get things back to the way things were before the cyclone.
Rabune said that all 4 villages are gathering for their monthly service and are getting by with whatever food they have to celebrate resurrection Sunday today.
Udu villagers grateful to be alive
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