Friday, March 11, 2011

Worry

My brother called to tell us a few minutes ago that Japan has been hit by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake.

I'd just made a call to Japan earlier in the day so that Mom could speak to her sister. Mom asked her about the earlier earthquake. My aunt said it caused no damage. We were all very relieved and the two sisters had a lovely chat to catch up on their lives. This photo is of our family temple in Sendai where my grandfather was the priest.

And now this.

My post was about the happiest person in America yesterday. It was a frivolus post. I was happy.

And now this.

My fingers are shaking as I type this. I've just read that Sendai where my mother's sister and family are has been hit badly. There was a 13 foot tsunami. Tokyo has also been damaged. We have more family and dear friends there.

We tried to call my aunt and uncle, but the phones are overburdened and we couldn't get through.

We're sitting here... not knowing.

It's such an awful feeling.

Good grief! The Hawaii tsunami siren is going off! We're supposed to be hit by a tsunami at 2:30 AM or something like that. What in the world is going on?
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  1. Kavita SahariaMarch 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    working at my clinic right now,logged in just to see you ,heard the news,thought of you and your family members in Japan....praying for you and all the people of Japan .will log again in the evening -holding good thoughts for you.

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  2. DinaMarch 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Oh Kay, what a difficult time of uncertainty for you.
    So strong, 8.9.
    I pray for the best possible news for you and all.

    And the VOA is saying
    "The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in the U.S. state of Hawaii said a tsunami warning was also in effect for Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. It said a tsunami watch was issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii."

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Terrible! I hope your relatives in Japan are safe and on high ground.

    I worry about Cloudia and Elsha who live in Waikiki. I am going to call them now and offer them a place to stay.

    Though we are near Pearl Harbor, my house is on a hill, so we are safe, I hope!

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  4. NaquillityMarch 10, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    oh Kay, i'm so sorry to hear about your family. hoping they're okay. i came over as soon as i heard about the earthquake/ tsunami. you and your family are in my thoughts/ prayers. hoping you are safe from the tsunami.

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  5. HattieMarch 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Oh, I am so sorry Kay. The pictures are terrifying. Unfathomable. Our sirens have gone off a couple of times. We are on the water but don't have to evacuate, because we are 150 ft. up and mauka of the street.
    We also got a civil defense call on the phone.
    Hang in there. Best.
    No sleep tonight.

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  6. Reader WilMarch 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Dear Kay, I have been watching TV all morning and I thought of you and your family and relatives in Sendai. It is beyond comprehension that in a few moments so much damage can be caused. It is so sad, but I admire the levelheaded way the Japanese people face this catastrophy with enormous consequences. I shall pray for you and your family.

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  7. AmandaMarch 11, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    There's not much I can say other than that my thoughts will be with you and your family and to send you my best wishes.

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  8. MareMarch 11, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    The minute that I turned on the TV and saw this breaking news, I thought of you. I pray that you and all of your family are safe. Keep us close to you. We are watching and waiting.

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  9. RaeMarch 11, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I immediately thought of you when I heard the news on TV. Everything is so chaotic and confusing right now. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Please be safe. Watching and waiting.

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  10. JeanMarch 11, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    When I turned on the t.v. 20 minutes ago and saw news of the earthquake in Japan, I immediately thought of you, Kay, and your relatives in Japan. I'm thinking of you and Art and your mother and of those you love.

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  11. Tilly BudMarch 11, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Dear Kay, I am sorry you have relatives who may be caught up in it all; I hope they are okay. Please make sure you are all somewhere safe.

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  12. Arkansas PattiMarch 11, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    I just got up and heard the news. I thought immediately of you and my blog buddies in the area. I am praying for all of you, especially your family in Japan. I do hope you hear they are fine soon.
    The worry must be brutal. Be safe.

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  13. JulieMarch 11, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Kay, I thought of you when I heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. I hope you hear from them soon.

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  14. NikiMarch 11, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Kay our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our niece lived in Fukushima for many years.
    Hugs to you
    Niki

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  15. MelissaMarch 11, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Kay my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. (((((HUGS))))))
    Melissa

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  16. SherriMarch 11, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Oh Kay, my heart goes out to you and your family!! Major prayers for all of you. HUGS!

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  17. Jill of All TradesMarch 11, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Kay, I was so concerned about you and your family. Will be in my thoughts. Carla

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  18. DJanMarch 11, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    I truly hope your next post will tell us that your friends and family have been spared. This is very scary indeed, and I am also sending you my sincere prayers.

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  19. Kathy GMarch 11, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    I thought of you and your family when I heard the news in the middle of the night. Hope all are safe, and YOU don't incur any problems.

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  20. AnzuMarch 11, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    I pray that all of your family and friends are all right in Japan.

    I'm very glad of your comment.
    Thank you very much.
    We can confirm family's safety.jё_ёjj

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  21. SouthLakesMomMarch 11, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Kay, you have touched so many lives; now in this time of suffering and waiting, we lift you in prayer.

    Heavenly Father, I ask that you will fill Kay and Art and Kay's mom with the peace that passeth understanding while they wait for news of their family in Japan. No matter the outcome, the days ahead will be difficult for people in Sendai particularly. I pray that you give them strength and courage to be lights for others.

    Lord, I also lift my friends in Hawaii. I ask Lord that the tsunami be just strong enough to remind people that you are God, but weak enough to pass with little damage and no loss of life.

    In His Holy and Everlasting Name I pray, Kelley

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  22. SouthLakesMomMarch 11, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Kay, I just found a website where you can interact to see if you can locate your family members in Japan.

    http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/

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  23. Great Grandma LinMarch 11, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    all your friends are praying for you and your family's safety...

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  24. JeanieMarch 11, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    I'm joining everyone in wishing for the best possible news from your family. I hope you learn something soon....it is so hard not to know.

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  25. Jenn JilksMarch 11, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    There are many who are thinking of you, Kay. I hope and pray for you and yours.

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  26. Sylvia KMarch 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oh, Kay, my heart aches for you and I can only imagine the fear and concern that you are feeling! You and your family are in my prayers and I do pray that you get the best possible news and that you get it soon! Hold on and know we are all there for you! Much love and hugs to you and your family!

    Sylvia

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  27. KathyAMarch 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hang in there! I'm praying for all those affected by this devastating earthquake!

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  28. MageMarch 11, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Please keep us posted on how you and your family are doing. I will check in on and off during the day. We are family here too. Hugs.

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  29. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    I just heard the news and came straight over. Do hope your relatives are okay as I know how worried you are, and also that Hawaii will safe after the tsunami. I'll be checking back. You're all in my thoughts and I send you my love and a great big hug to you all.

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  30. jabblogMarch 11, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I've been thinking about you all day and about the many Japanese children I taught who returned to live in Japan. It's awful - I hope for you at least there will be comforting news.

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  31. LindaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I first heard the word tsunami a few years ago when we visited Oregon. We didn't have tsunamis in Texas. I was surprised to wake this morning to the news in Japan, and the tsunami alert for the coast of Oregon. Daughter-in-law's family live in Osaka which means they're safe I think.

    I'll be thinking about you today and hoping you get good news.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Sounds like the tsunami didn't do any damage in Hawaiian islands? Waiting for YOUR update. California coast is bracing for high waves but not expecting anything like Japan. Certainly a mind-blowing event. Praying for all.

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  33. ayamlinMarch 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Hi Kay!
    I just came home now.
    it's 2;00 in the morning.
    I started to walk at 7:30 at night from work and now I got back.
    this earthquake was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo terribly big!!!!! I've never experienced such a big earthquake even though there is a lot of earthquakes in Japan.
    Thank you for your worring.
    I'm so impressed.
    in Sendai electronic is down.
    that's why it's hard to contact with people.
    I hope your relatives are fine!

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  34. Kay L. DaviesMarch 11, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Kay and Art and family - I've been thinking about you and wondering about your family in Japan. I'm so sorry you're having to worry. I hope your family isn't suffering. I see the comment from Ayamlin is somewhat encouraging.
    Lots of love,
    Kay and Dick and Lindy

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  35. ChristineMarch 11, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Kay, prayers for your family in Japan, so sad hearing the news this morning. And hoping the best for Hawaii (and Vancouver)

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  36. CherylMarch 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Dear Kay, please know that I am thinking of you and your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  37. PeggyMarch 11, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Kay;

    I was worried all the way home from the Dr's office this morning.
    I am so sorry for you all.
    It's sounds so horrible.
    My prayers and love I send to you all!

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  38. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    We are hearing from our family in Tokyo on Facebook. It took my nephew 8 hours to get home from school and if it wasn't for Facebook my brother wouldn't have known where he was or if he was OK.

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  39. Sally WesselyMarch 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Kay, you and your family have been on mind since I heard the news about the earthquake. I am praying for all of you.

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  40. Linda ReederMarch 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Blogging has given me personal connections in many parts of the country and the world. When the news is of Japan, and then Hawaii, that connection is you. It's you I thought of first. I thought I remembered that your family was from Sendai.
    As we begin to get news from northern Japan, I'm hoping that your news is good. The news for many will be grim.
    My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  41. JeanMarch 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Kay,

    Your many friends are waiting to hear an update of your relatives in Japan. This is all I've thought about today.

    Jean 6:25 p.m fridayhereinMaine

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  42. Janie BMarch 11, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    You and Art and your mom have been on my mind and heart all day since I heard about the earthquake. I pray you all are okay and did not have much tsunami damage. I hope you family members are safe, as well. Keep us informed. We are worried about you.

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  43. Margaret CloudMarch 15, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Kay, I know how close your family is and I am praying everything is okay, God Bless.

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