Wishes for Japan

I wanted to write an open letter to the people of Japan in these dark times. Please know that, here in the US, everyone is thinking of you and praying for you. Relief efforts dominate the news and the Internet. Hope that the suffering will not continue dominates all our conversations.

I believe that the things I wish for, are truly what all Americans, if not all people of the World, are also wishing for you right now. These are:

That the missing will soon be found, so that you can put your mind at ease.

That those who lost spouses, children, parents, siblings, friends and neighbors might be comforted at least in some small degree.

That the aid the World is trying to provide will arrive quickly, and will prevent any more needless suffering.

That an effort to rebuild will commence right away, and make a stronger Japan.

That the thoughts of good will and hope each of us in other countries feels for you in your time of need, will somehow reach you and also give you hope and strength.

Yours is truly an exceptional nation, that has survived much and given much to the World. I wish peace for every hurting soul after this terrible tragedy.

For those interested in contributing to the relief efforts, here are some good websites to consider:

American Red Cross https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&5052.donation=form1&df_id=5052

Save the Children https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6617251/k.7E71/Donate_to_the_Japan_Earthquake_Tsunami_Children_in_Emergency_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp?msource=wellpaqke311

Doctors Without Borders https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=214&hbc=1?ref=main-menu