Heartache in Japan.



view from our side deck last fall



  Today, like you, I awoke to the news of the

tragedy that took place in Japan over night.  In just a few minutes

lives were changed forever. 

I could only imagine their heartache, as feelings of empathy

washed over me.  Yet the gratitude that I felt, because

my family, was safe in their beds, did not escape me.

I wanted to hold them close, and tell them that

I loved them, and then tuck them safely under

my wing.  But they were still asleep.

So, I gave softly placed kisses instead.

As I write this, it's morning there now.

Life is already moving on.

Sadly, in time, for those far removed, it will be old news.

I hope to never know the sorrow, and pain they feel.

I hope you don't either.