To say how absolutely devastated we feel as we sit helplessly and watch this unbelieveably shocking story unfold. We slept off and on throuhgout the night with the TV on. Saipan had no real damage- the Mariana Trench and our reef may have helped. Not sure. All coastal areas were evacuated. We did have about 3 foot waves that washed ashore according to some friends who were witnesses. The water disappeared from the lagoon and then came rushing in around 11 pm I think.
But Japan....
Our family is safe. They are way south...of course everyone is reeling. I worry about several blog friends. We prayed for everyone and are praying constantly.
Called my parents who were worried sick because they know I am leaving next Sunday,that has not changed. I assured them that I'll be far south. They worry about the neuclear reactors....can't really say much about that. Praying all will be well.
Posting from my iPod so going to cut this short.
Blog friends up north please please let me know how you are!!!
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We are fine here in Fukushima, though it is still very shaky here. We were lucky that our neighbourhood was largely undamaged and all our friends except one are accounted for. We are waiting for the water to come back on, but have a good supply for a few days if it doesn't. I just cannot believe the footage on TV and what has happened not far from my own house. Feeling lucky and very thankful.
I'm so relieved to read your post. I've been praying for you and your family since I heard about the earthquake and tsumanis.
I see the images on t.v. but I have no clue what it must be like there.
A friend, Charles Brown, just wrote this:
Land of the Rising Sun
What shall I give, Lord,
to the people of Japan?
Time. Talent. Treasure.
Whatever you have as you
feel the nudge from my Spirit.
What shall I give, Lord?
I have little treasure
and I cannot go.
Time, child of mine.
Give as much as you can.
Talk with me about these dear people.
Intercede on their behalf.
Pray for those who go.
Pray for those who send finances.
Pray for those on the ground
as they embrace broken lives.
Pray for those who have
experienced loss beyond description.
Pray for the church in Japan
as they minister.
Pray that many would find themselves in
the land of the rising Son!
© 2011 Charles R. Brown
Thank you for posting in this time of peril for the people of Japan. We have watched in horror the devastation that has and is still taking place on this island nation. I was worrying about you all day long. May God grant help and much aid to come to the shores of Japan.
Cathy
Dear Connie, You and your family have been on my mind all last night and today. I, along with so many others will be praying for you and all of Japan in these coming times. I am so glad to hear that your family is o.k. and I will add your other blog friends to my list. Praying..... Cyndi
Yeah! Your family is safe. That's what's the most important. Did any feel it? Did they get water and/or electricity cut off?
I have been praying for you and your family, following the news by the hour.
So glad you posted today.
Still praying.
Glad that things passed over there without incident.
The aftershocks are still happening - very glad you are moving to Fukuoka not Fukushima....
as far as I know - all the blog friends up north are fine. Some without power but physically fine I think. RE: nuclear plant - people within in 10km radius are being evacuated.
Fingers crossed this is as bad as it gets.
No more. please.
XXXX
we are down south. we have umehsu. we have running water.
and Kyushu will soon have YOU - Happy packing.
Praying...
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