Friday, March 11, 2011

earthquake update

For my blogging friends, I thank you for your expressions of concern. Certainly that is the biggest quake I have ever experienced in my 48 years here. Standing in the open doorway with the crashing sounds of flying objects and rattle of walls and windows, it seemed like a never-ending amusement park ride. (and I don't like that kind of ride)

Trains stopped and many people were stuck. Fifty people sought refuge overnight at the church.
Most of the injuries this distance from the epi-center were caused by falling objects. With many activities cancelled today, there will be plenty of time to clean up. For a city the size of Tokyo we got off fairly easy this time and the TV footage makes us aware of how blessed we are.
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  1. GeorgiaMarch 11, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Glad you're okay, Julie. I thought our building had suddenly been converted to a sea going vessel, felt like I was on the deck, and the sea was rough!

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  2. lizMarch 11, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Oh dear! From this far away it is a feeling of helplessness as the world witnesses yet another natural disaster. One has to wonder why humanity chooses to destroy itself in futile wars and oppression when nature does such a good job.

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  3. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I am so very glad to hear you are ok. I have been thinking about you and didnt know what to do or say to express my concern. I am sending prayers to everyone in Japan.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    THANK GOD you're safe, Julie !
    Oh My, we watched the news on TV, minute by minute, and while I was feeling so sorry for all the people, I couldn't help focussing my prayers on you and Taniwa...
    Heartful thoughts, dearest friend, and a BIG, friendly (((HUG)))

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXXO
    NADINE

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  5. SylviaMarch 11, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I am so glad you are ok, and my thoughts are with you and everyone else experiencing this horrible tragedy.

    Hugs,
    Sylv

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  6. Momma Made ThisMarch 12, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I am so glad to see your post, Julie. I've been hoping all day to find you safe!!!

    HUGS!!!!
    ~ Ronda

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  7. McKennaMarch 12, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    I'm so glad you're safe and well Julie. The news coverage has been frightening to see.

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  8. AnnefredMarch 12, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Glad you're safe and I wish you a lot of strength during the coming time, cleaning up and hope the worse is over now. But when I see the news it looks terrible. You are in our thoughts Julie!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    I thought about you as soon as I heard the news! I'm so glad you are all right. The news keeps reporting more and more fatalities. Keep safe. My thoughts and prayers to everyone. Sandy

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  10. HelôZanardiMarch 12, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Hi Julie,
    Thank God you're okay! I hope the people of Japan have much strength at this time. I'll be praying for everyone. A big hug from south of Brasil,
    Heloísa

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  11. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 12, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Julie I assume your husband made it home from the city okay? I've thought about you every hour and I am lifting you and your family up in prayer as well as all of Japan. It will take years to recover I know but Japan is a great country and I know they will come back better than before. blessings, marlene

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  12. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Happy to hear you are fine and well and that the little house is still standing!!

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  13. Lis HarwoodMarch 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    So glad to hear that you are safe and sound. The pictures we've seen have been terrible and then this morning we heard about the nuclear reactor. You are all in my prayers and I hope the earth will settle down now it has demanded our respect again.

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  14. Kate RMarch 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Julie, I'm so glad to read that you are doing fine. It was quite terrifying, but I realize by the minute how fortunate we have been compared to some and can only keep praying.

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  15. Wandering MinstrelMarch 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I'm so glad you're safe, Julie, and I wish everyone there the best.

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  16. A Left-Handed QuilterMarch 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Julie - Thanks you for letting us all know that you are safe. The news coverage shows such horrible devastation! Mother Nature is surely in charge - as much as we humans like to think otherwise. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. We are all thinking of you.

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  17. MichelleMarch 12, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Praying for you!! I was worried with all that was going on. Keep safe!!

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  18. Caron at Michigan QuiltsMarch 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Julie, I'm so glad you are safe. You have been in my thoughts ever since I heard. So glad you were able to post and let us know how you are.

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  19. XUEMarch 13, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Dear Julie,
    I am so glad that you are safe! Yes, stories are reaching us & I feel more sad each day!

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  20. Eat Sleep QuiltMarch 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Julie, thank God you're safe. In the back of my mind I had forgotten you're in Japan, my prayers are with you all.

    Linda

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  21. MarglowMarch 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I had to sign on today to check on you! So relieved to hear you are ok. Your in my prayers each evening!

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  22. LuAnnMarch 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thankful that you are ok. Our news keeps reporting aftershocks, reactor explosion, and now a volcano eruption and shows such devastation. Prayers for all of you there.

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  23. SewjournalMarch 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Glad to hear you're OK Julie

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  24. MichelleMarch 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    So thankful you are alright! I will continue to pray for your safety Hugs - Michelle

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