The document discusses the 2008 Sichuan earthquake and its devastating effects. It expresses that while the specific details of individual experiences are unknown, it is known that thousands suffered tragic losses of homes and loved ones. Throughout the disaster response and recovery efforts, survivors faced unknown hardships and dangers but clung to hope for their future.

1. When speaking of Sichuan, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it lovely pandas, beautiful sceneries or delicious spicy food? But today, I’ll say – the earthquake.

2. I don’t know much about the disaster, but I know thousands of people have lost their one and only shelter.

3. I don’t know what the house looks like before devastation, but I know deep down inside his heart there is desperation.

4. I don’t know for whom she’s shedding tears, but I know she’s overwhelmed with fears.

5. I don’t know whether his beloved one is well, but I know there must be a long story to tell…

6. I don’t know how many schools collapsed, but I know many students couldn’t escape .

7. I don’t know to whom this schoolbag belong, but I know it’s sad to be left alone.

8. I don’t know where they are heading, but I know there’s something unknown awaiting.

9. I don’t know whether these hands can still feel the warmth of their family, but I know they once stretched out for hope so badly.

10. I don’t know what’s going wrong, but I know they need a shoulder to cry on .

11. I don’t know how many people will sleep on the ground, but I know they long for going home safe and sound.

12. I don’t know whether they still have sweet dreams, but I know they are dreaming of their sweet homes.

13. I don’t know what the man is searching, but I know he has no sense belonging.

14. I don’t know how long he has been buried under the stone pile, but I know life can be fragile.

15. I don’t know how many people are still under the ruin, but I know they’ll never stop trying.

16. I don’t know whether this little kid survived, but I know life is too precious to be deprived.

17. I don’t know whether these poor babies have their mamas who can read them a fairy tale, but I know there will be a Nightingale.

18. I don’t know their destiny, but I know there is always hope and possibility.

19. I don’t know whether she means “victory” by this gesture, but I know we will win the battle against nature!

20. Give a helping hand and you can make a difference …