May God be with the people of Japan who are suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. May God bring the blessings of strength, security and consolation to those mourning great losses — family and friends, homes and communities. We pray that all who are affected may experience courage and peace amidst anguish and disaster. And, our prayers are also with individuals who bring hope and aid in this time of despair.
I received some notes from friends in Japan: because of living farther away, they were fortunately less disrupted by the quake and aftershocks, but now are feeling the blackouts and shortages. But it's still a precarious time for them. A former student in Akita who spent nights in the cold and dark asked that we be as generous as we can in supporting relief agencies-- the needs are great!
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