It’s hard to know what to what to focus on when it comes to the continuing disaster in Japan. Earthquakes rocked the island causing the Tsunami which in turn has caused the melt down of three, possibly four nuclear reactors. There are more than 10,ooo people dead or missing. Food and water is scarce. And the radiation blows where ever the wind will take it.
But, there is no looting in Japan. Their respect and honor, even in such desperate times, is admirable. Blood donations are also on a rise, as well as several countries banding together to aid Japan.
I almost exclusively watch Japanese shows. I watch them the day they come out over the internet. But this week is different. As of Monday, as expected, my favorite shows were not released. My heart pours out for the faces and voices I am so familiar with from Japan.
If you would like to know more about the current state of the country I suggest: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news.html. This link is for the Japan Times. It is news straight from the country, so you have the least amount of “lost in translation” as you can. That’s not to say the reporter may or may not sugar coat events.
Please pray for the Japanese people. And if you would like to donate to the disaster here is a good link: https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/site/c.tvI3IeNUJsE/b.5760419/k.2CB3/Donate_Now/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp?c=tvI3IeNUJsE&b=5760419&en=9iJHKUMzH8KQK4MCL7LMK6OTJsJZK9PPKgJNI2OMJiJNI7NYF. This is for the Salvation Army. While many organizations are collecting money for support, Japan has been turning them away. The Salvation Army, however, is one that has been allowed through to “ground zero.” There are three teams at work in the disaster area. Two are handing out food and water, while the third is focusing on relocating the survivors. On this site you can pick a set amount to donate, or donate an amount you choose.
Shelley Martin Fiction 
It pains my soul to dwell on what’s going on around the world. May God be with them.