Our customer and friend Shizuko in Japan has just sent me this update:
Dear Luana,
The devastation is still so difficult to watch, but I thought you might be interested in knowing what was like today in general.
Since I don?t have much free time, I usually watch a summarized version of news today.
The biggest topic is the concern over the blasts at nuclear power-generating plants ? commentators always have different view.
There are still 400,000 people at evacuation centers. Many relief supplies are arriving, but unable to distribute due to
– administrative systems also damaged/suffered
– severed roads,
– lack of gasoline
– damaged communication tools
– no distribution center
– not enough information
– lack of media information, etc.
As a result,
People at non-designated shelters by government, like staying at a temple, are unable to receive support (like food for instance)
A man was being interviewed: Somone passed away at home, but unable to go due to lack of gasoline.
On the other hands, people are making their best effort to help each other like making soup ? ingredients from less-damaged houses.
Making rice balls by volunteers.
Some babies were also born.
At one place where they were being interviewed, an American helicopter has suddenly/unexpectedly arrived and delivered various
kinds of canned goods.
In Tokyo area:
– scheduled interruption of electric service and public translation continue.
Thanking you for your prayers and caring thoughts,
Shizuko
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Hi Luana,Thank you for this wonderful initiative!On my next club meeting I?ll tell all about it and hopefully something can be done from here (Holland) too.
I read this text in your Creative Nudge first and, although this may not be the appropriate place to do so, I want to tell you how much I like reading you each wednesday. Your wise words about creativity, sharing your beautiful and inspiring pictures, taking action like you do right now, thank you for all of that!
You are a great lady, Luana Rubin!
KItty
Dear Paul and Luana,
I am continually awed by your spirit of generosity and your ability to make things happen. Count me on board with this mission for Japan. I was blessed to spend a week in Japan for my 40th birthday and have a great deal of love and respect for the country and its people.
I have 5 quilts very near completion and will continue as I realize this will be a long term commitment. I will also share my e mail address for those in the vicinity of Portland,OR and Vancouver, WA
as I have a Baby Lock Jewel and would be happy to assist with finishing quilt tops for this mission.
Much love and blessings to all. Kathryn Oftedal; [email protected]
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Fantastic Kathryn! Thanks so much!
Luana