Friday, March 11, 2011

Japan: When your family lives on a different continent

I woke up this morning to multiple friends facebooking, calling, texting me.  I was disoriented but I knew something wasn't right.  Last night while we slept, there was a massive earthquake in Japan.



With my family living in Japan, I was terrified.  This earthquake was apparently 100 times more powerful than the Haiti earthquake.  There are now, 60 people dead... there are sure to be more soon. 

An earthquake isn't just an earthquake in Japan. Since it's an island, surrounded by water, it can mean tsunamis.  It can also mean fires. It means roads flipping over.

I couldn't get a hold of my family over the phone.  I posted on facebook, called and emailed.  My dad responded via email/facebook minutes following. Those must have been the longest minutes!

My family is safe. My mom had to walk 5 hours to get home. My dad is still cooped up in his office.  My sister and her baby are okay but she hasn't heard from her husband...

Japan, you always impress me with your earthquake preparedness.  Please just take care of my family and all of our friends.

Now we wait to see what havoc this causes for other islands with tsunami warnings.
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  1. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    You know, I think I was still awake in the early morning when this happened and immediately thought of you/your family. I didn't hear anything specific just saw something plain on my Twitter feed so I figured it was just a small shake. I also thought about texting you anyway, but didn't want to upset you over nothing. I turned the news on now and cannot believe how bad it is. I'm glad to hear your family is safe. So scary.

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  2. NicoleMarch 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    a five hour walk? holy crap! I'm so happy your family is okay! Praying for everyone!

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  3. Always KaraMarch 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thinking about you and your family. I'm glad your family is fine it's just going to be an emotional time for everyone there.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    It's crazy here, I've never been in an earthquake like this before. I'm so happy your family is ok, I hope your sister hears from het husband soon.

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  5. Mrs. FMarch 11, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thinking about you and your family today. All these earthquakes are crazy!

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  6. KateMarch 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Thinking about you and praying for your loved ones! I lived in Okinawa growing up and have several friends stationed in Oki, mainland Japan, Guam, and the islands in between....hoping everyone is ok!!!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Prayers are definitely coming your way and for the safety of your loved ones!

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  8. Emily Pearl GoodsteinMarch 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    thinking about your whole fam. xoxoox

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  9. AngieMarch 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thinking about you and your family! xox Angie

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  10. Janet Dillon RobinsonMarch 11, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Love you & thinking of you! <3

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  11. ♥ DaniMarch 11, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I've been so worried about the people I don't even know in Japan, I can't even imagine it being my family! Sooo happy to hear your family is safe. They'll be in my thoughts! <3

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  12. Jordan ColeMarch 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Reina I have been thinking about you all day. This is such a sad day. I hope that your sister's husband is safe and I am so glad that the rest of your family is safe. I love you so much and please let us know if you need anything. I cannot imagine what is going on over there. It breaks my heart.

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  13. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    I'm just praying my heart out for you and all your loved ones sweets <3

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  14. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I'm so glad that your family is okay! I've been praying for those over there <3

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