There is something that continues to amaze me as I watch the events in Japan....the way that the Japanese people are responding to their horrific situation.
I see no break from law and order. There is no looting (like Hurricane Katrina) there is no violence over long lines. There is order, cooperation, civility.
I am amazed at their resilience. I am amazed at their courage in the face of devastation.
Similar sentiments have been reported by Americans who are living in Japan and by reporters on location there.
What a stark contrast to what I saw and heard from people who were on the ground in New Orleans in the aftermath of Katrina. I was with the Red Cross during that time. I had first hand information. It was shocking and unimaginable.
Seeing how the Japanese people have responded to their situation has encouraged me. I am looking forward to living among this honorable nation.
I know there is no "perfect" place and I know Japan has it's problems but this gave me a glimpse into the Japanese heart and soul. I've heard my husband talk about this-now I see it first hand.
Tonight my husband said "I am proud of my country" ....while he watched his countrymen suffer...images on NHK...we all suffer with them now.
I see no break from law and order. There is no looting (like Hurricane Katrina) there is no violence over long lines. There is order, cooperation, civility.
I am amazed at their resilience. I am amazed at their courage in the face of devastation.
Similar sentiments have been reported by Americans who are living in Japan and by reporters on location there.
What a stark contrast to what I saw and heard from people who were on the ground in New Orleans in the aftermath of Katrina. I was with the Red Cross during that time. I had first hand information. It was shocking and unimaginable.
Seeing how the Japanese people have responded to their situation has encouraged me. I am looking forward to living among this honorable nation.
I know there is no "perfect" place and I know Japan has it's problems but this gave me a glimpse into the Japanese heart and soul. I've heard my husband talk about this-now I see it first hand.
Tonight my husband said "I am proud of my country" ....while he watched his countrymen suffer...images on NHK...we all suffer with them now.
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My husband and I just had this conversation. He argues that there is no looting because Japanese have morals (and foreigners don't!) My point was there is NOTHING left to loot. The truth is both of the above. Tonight I saw people searching for food in the washed away houses, I wish the aid would get there quicker.
There are so many old people in that area and their resilience amazes me, then again this isn't the first time they have suffered. They don't complain publicly or air frustrations. One lady summoned it up by saying 'this is a personal battle'. That it is but we can all help with their physical needs
You know, my husband commented on this very thing the other day, how there was no looting and anger going on like with Katrina and elsewhere. It really does say something about the Japanese culture.
Yes Japan is a nation of honor. I am happy for you - that you married an honorable man, and that you will get to live in that beautiful country. May you lead many to choose to spend eternity in heaven during your stay there. I believe that is your purpose.
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Yes, I am amazed too. I called my Ikebana teacher two days ago to tell her to go to my house and take the rest of the food and water that was there if she needed it. She said: It's ok, we are all working together in my neighbourhood to make sure everyone has enough. SHe didn't want to have more than anyone else. Then I sent her a message yesterday to tell her some information on how she could leave that I had heard. She said: It's ok for now. We are busy working together to make sure everyone else is ok. We want people with young children to have a chance to leave first. last night she told me she would leave this morning. I am relieved she will be with her daughter in TOkyo with water and food.
I was thinking along these lines too and for the self sacrifice of the 50 heroic engineers who are trying to prevent the chambers from over heating at the reactors.
They have put themselves at maximum risk trying to save their nation and the world too.
How much can can those protective clothing and masks save them is a question to be pondered - they are being exposed to high levels of radiation
My mother was so touched , she expressed an amazingly impossible desire ; Oh she said , i wish I could give these poor prople struggling in the cold, shelter in our home and church campus
I am proud to know a woman like you.
While the rest of the world are abandoning the ship you go on board.
It's sure no coincidence that you were introduced to "Katrina" either.
God's servants are being led step by step.
I know for sure that He's the one who has called you to Japan too.
I am praying for you, and I tell my friends about this wonderful woman I have met. a sister on the Internet.
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