Dear Forum Members,
I know we are supposed to keep threads on topic, but since this is my thread I hope you will humor me for a moment.
As many of you have heard by now, Japan has been devastated by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami. At last report I heard that there were 10,000 dead and several nuclear reactors that are in the process of a partial meltdown (for those of you old enough to remember, think Chernobyl, although from what I've read it is not quite that bad yet).
For those of us not directly affected by the disaster I would ask a few things.
- First, give thanks to whoever you give thanks to for your safety and the safety of your families and friends.
- Second, send your prayers or good thoughts or whatever you choose to call them to our brothers and sisters who are suffering. I personally believe that intention (prayers, good thoughts, etc.) is very powerful and can work miracles. I realize not everyone believes this and I completely respect that, but if even the smallest part of you thinks it could help then how could it possibly hurt?
- Lastly, and I know this may be asking a lot, if you can spare some of your hard earned real life simoleons, there are many reputable relief organizations around the world who are accepting donations to help the survivors rebuild their shattered lives. The amount doesn't really matter. If everyone in your town or province or state donated just $1, think how much money that would be and what it could mean to someone who has just lost everything in the blink of an eye.
If any of our forum members are from Japan or have family or friends there, my heart goes out to you, as I'm sure everyones' here does. May you and your loved ones remain safe and may the world come together to ease the suffering and grief your country is facing.
Thank you for allowing me to share these thoughts with you.
Sincerely,
Debbie
