As many of you have probably heard, there was a massive earthquake in Japan, the 7th largest in recorded history. Since I'm in Fukuoka, we didn't even feel the tremors. As is a common result of earthquakes, a tsunami decimated the coastline of the Sendai region of Japan, and most of the east coast is still on tsunami alert. Fukuoka is on the western side of Kyushu though, so I am well out of harm's way. Picture a giant earthquake in the north Atlantic Ocean with enough power to severely damage Boston and sway buildings in Washinton D.C. In this analogy, I'm on the west coast of Florida. Yes I hear about it on the news constantly, yes I have friends with friends or family in the affected region, and yes my phone service has been a little shakey due to the high amount of traffic, but I'm completely fine.
There are a lot of people in Northern Japan who aren't fine though. I appreciate everyone's concern, but right now the people in Sendai are the ones who are in need. Direct your concern and prayers to those who lost their homes, families or lives from this catastrophic force of nature. I have heard that there was enough warning to properly evacuate a large portion of the population. Hopefully this has minimized the casualties of this natural disaster. It will be a long road to recovery, but I have no doubt that this tragedy will bring out the best in so many people who will work hard to rebuild what has been lost.
Well said, sir. Glad you're alright.
ReplyDeleteYour perspective on this is absolutely correct. We have been getting emails and phone calls all day from friends, family and coworkers all asking if you were okay. What a relief to hear that you were unaffected.
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