Tuesday, March 22, 2011

NEWS FROM JAPAN

I have a friend named Martha who lives in Tokyo with her husband Ryuichi.  I have been receiving updates from her.  I thought I would share some of them with you.

Friday, March 11:
It looks like an earthquake struck my desk...except it looked like this before the earthquake too!
Sunday, March 13:
Trains aren't running, so Ryuichi won't be commuting today. Staff who can will gather at 11am. Conserving power to start momentarily.
 Monday, March 14:
7:15am-Ryuichi just left to attempt to get to work; anticipating that he will spend the night in Chiba to avoid commuting challenges.
Tuesday, March 15:
Just spoke with Ryuichi in Chiba; getting lots of calls from folks overreacting to radiation-the ones needing to be most concerned are the workers on site at the nuclear facilities; no need to evacuate Tokyo. (Editorial comment: He did suggest we be more concerned with the chemical damage such as cigarette smoke that we choose to pollute our environment with that has far more human death toll).
Friday, March 18:
Ryuichi worked the NIRS hotlines today answering questions about radiation exposure concerns. Lots of frightened people, good to be able to reassure them.
Saturday, March 19:
A first time experience: going to my bank at 4:15 on a Saturday afternoon, greeted by 5 uniformed officers and a guard to withdraw money since the ATMs are down. They are also open Sunday and Monday (holiday) to accommodate patrons inconvenienced by the ATM malfunctioning.  They bowed profusely; I think they are afraid that everyone will withdraw all their money and change banks.
Monday, March 21:
Thankful for getting through to friends in Sendai tonight. No gas, but have plenty of food and are safe...thanks, Lord for answered prayers.
Tuesday, March 22:
Thankful for the providential timing that our local gas station (closed since Saturday) was open for a brief window of time as I came home this afternoon. Only 4 cars in line ahead of me, but the attendant held up the sold-out sign as I drove out. Paid just over $7/gallon if my math and the exchange rate are correct.
Please continue to pray for the people of Japan.

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  1. CherdecorMarch 22, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This is so interesting, Kathy. Thanks for sharing this from your friend in Japan. It is easier to pray for someone that you know or have at least heard an upclose and personal report.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    marion said...
    Thank God that Martha and her family are alright. I was wondering how they made out and how close they were to the arias affected. Alll the Japaness are in our prayers.

    March 22, 2011 10:44 AM

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