Thursday, March 17, 2011

3/11/2011

This past week kenta and I have been in really somber mood after hearing everything that is going on in Japan. It is the topic of most conversations. I know most of you who know us well know that kenta is Japanese so that would obviously make my kids half Japanese. Kenta was born in Japan and lived there off and on till he was 20. So obviously all that is going on right now hits very close to home.
I have never been to Japan but no doubt will take my kids one day.
Kentas parents moved from Japan to Tennessee about 4 years ago but other than that, his brother, sister and all his extended family live in Japan. Thank goodness they are all safe and sound. They are all from central and southern Japan from what I understand. Which is not where the hardest of the earthquake and tsunami hit.
It seems so surreal just watching all the news, videos and reading everything about it. My heart just breaks. I get more sad everyday. I have been trying to explain to my kids about the natural disaster that is going on there and my son Noah seems to be affected by it. He keeps asking about daddy's brother and sister, and friends. I tell him they are all going to be fine but he keeps asking. Noah & Eli pray for all the people in Japan during their nightly prayers. Noah has such a soft heart and really cares about what people are feeling and what they are going threw. Eli knows whats going on but he is just to young to understand the severity of it. And I don't even try to explain it to Kai. He is 2 and chooses not to talk anyway. So whats the point?
I really hate just feeling so helpless during these devastating events.
Please everyone pray for all those people in Japan. Especially those who have lost loved ones and are without food, water, and shelter. Pray for all the workers that are are putting their lives in danger working with the nuclear crisis and trying to stop this meltdown.
The only thing we can really do is donate money if you can and pray.





6 comments:

sarah and jeremy said...

I'm so sorry to hear that Kim. That is terrible. I hope his family will continue to be safe, of coarse we will keep your family in our prayers.

TheSchmierneys said...

One of my first thoughts when I heard about it was wondering where kenta's family lives, It's so hard to grasp how HUGE it is even with seeing all the news reports, photo's and video's.
Alex made the comment that it looks fake like it's Matchbox cars being pushed around in the bath water. I just can't wrap my brain around it! What a long road ahead. If you hear of anyone making or organizing relief supplies or whatever, please let me know! Or We could organize one if you want to, It might feel good to be DOING something!!!

~ Linz ~ said...

I have heard that the church has already sent over help and supplies. Perhaps ask your bishop or relief society presidency if there is any thing your ward/community can do to help get any supplies to the people there. I hope that getting involved will help you. I know that this can also be a HUGE learning experience for your children. Love you bunches girl and I'll keep you in my prayers. <3

Karson and Kami said...

It's seriously SO sad what happened and what is still happening in Japan. I am so glad to hear that Kenta's family is OK. I bet that was really scary for him.

Mary said...

It is so terrible. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as well.

Perry's said...

This just breaks my heart, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! I can't imagine what they are going through, let me know if I can help in any way!