disaster in japan

let me just say, wow, this really rocked me and how utterly heartbroken i am to know that so many people have to suffer this horrendous event. all my thoughts go out to the people who have lost loved ones and hope that they are able to stay safe during this tough time.

the fact that such a damaging natural disaster could take place really shows the force of mother nature. the earthquake was not the worst part of the disaster, but the tsunami it caused, the cities the tsunami swept across and the explosions of the nuclear power plants.

i feel so helpless that i can only read what is happening and that i cannot go and help. although i can donate money, it really doesn't seem enough. i guess that the only thing that is positive is the amazing effort those put in to rescue and find survivors. in yesterday's newspaper i saw the most touching photo of a soldier carrying an elderly man out of the rubble and to safety. sometimes, humans can be so cruel to one another, yet it is in times like these where we can really prove our worthiness.

i am also very proud of the courage of the japanese and how calmly they have dealt with the situation. if you have a look at many of the photos, they are all in order and calmly waiting for help. i think that the fact that earthquakes are part of their lifestyles have brought upon such great coping skills with this disaster.

stay strong japan and no one should ever have to go through such a hard time. but you have all done so well and i am sure that you will be able to get through this safely.