The reports from Japan have been devastating, and my heart goes out to all the people and families affected. I'm honored to be part of the Bloggers Day of Silence today, organized by Ever Ours and Utterly Engaged.Please consider donating here.
P.S. Other ways to get involved:
* A Help Japan print.
* A Help Japan poster.
* An SOS Japan necklace.
I'm so happy you are doing this post. My cousin and her husband live in Tokyo and she is pregnant. They just left for Guam. Of course the government in Japan is saying "everything is back to NORMAL". THat's why I keep my posts going about continued help. Your post is wonderful - thanks again, Jennifer jennsthreegraces
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this....
ReplyDeleteThat's all that really matters right now: PRAY and HELP Japan.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Post of the Day: Wall in the bathroom made of Ikea vases.
I see this in TV and there is not much I can do. I already donated a few bucks. I am concerned about our reactors in California, with quakes and all. nice and thoughtful post.
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My friend lives in Tokyo and it is so scary what happened. My heart goes out to people of Japan. Kisses, Joanna
ReplyDeleteGreat initiative, I will do the same!
ReplyDeleteI have friends in Tokyo with kids and it is scary. I have donated to the Red Cross and today to this:
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I remember the aftermath of Katrina here in the states and how all of the people came back to New Orleans to find their pets. I am sure that there are little kids wondering where their pets are. All of this just breaks my heart....
Thank you for your post Joanna.
Thank you so much for your posting. In Tokyo, the things are getting back to normal bit by bit, but Tohoku area (upper side of Japan main land) is still in terrible situation because of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant problem. They do need any kind of help...
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this. Even though it's Friday, I posted this...I think it's important and promise no more posts for the rest of the day!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they mean well but absolutely I donate & urge readers to donate to the IRC & to World Food Programme. They are set up as first responders & that's what is needed right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm not happy about this...and I'm putting my name in but I do not want people coming to harass me. Thanks for the good thoughts for Japan, though.
♥
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are participating in this, Joanna. I am too. I have a friend in Tokyo...
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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another way to help is through etsy.....there's a lot of us creative folk who are donating proceeds of our art to help Japan.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this. I just added it to my blog and donated as well. Every little bit helps.
ReplyDeleteAnother way to help:
ReplyDeleteGo to http://www.cafepress.com/SweetShopShirts and buy one of the Japan relief effort tshirts. 100% of the proceeds go to help save Japan!
Do all you can!
Two of my friends were stopped in Tokyo-on their way to China for a business trip- when the earthquake hit. Although the only part they experienced was the earthquake (no small thing by any means) and its damage, they are thankful to be alive.
ReplyDeleteThe extent of this even reached California, where our local government evacuated our beaches and homes in the area for a full day after the earthquake.
We're all connected in this world, and we need to keep providing support and sending love to Japan in their time of need.
Veralynn
Joie de Veralynn
Thought you might be interested to know that Forever 21 is donating 100% of their profits today to the Japan relief effort!
ReplyDeleteI love that! So many people trying to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteSelling one of my prints to support Japan relief efforts here. (hope you don't mind...)
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this! we really need international help right now.
ReplyDeleteyes, veralynn, you are right the whole world is connected - if only more people sent love and support for Israel.
ReplyDeleteAnd I sent money to Japan :)
I hope you have a weekend post today, Joanna!
ReplyDeletealexa, sorry, it's a day of silence for japan, so i don't have a weekend post, but i'll be back with one next week for sure! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful post.
ReplyDeleteJapan definitely needs some supports and love from all of us :) great post
ReplyDeleteHere is another way to help...Hide and Seek clothing have made a special t-shirt with all proceeds going to relief in Japan
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This day of silence is such a wonderful idea. I have been so pleased with all of the people who have gotten involved. My prayers go out to all of the people affected.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting and demonstrating what a difference you can make by being a kind and responsible person through your blog. So happy to see this post! I can't believe the images I have seen on the news and online. Devastating! My heart goes out to all those affected in any way by this disaster. xo
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I wish I had heard about it sooner! Thanks for (not) posting.
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The idea is really really good...
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Amen! Japan certainly needs our prayers and support at this time.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna, it's so great you've joined the silent day - I am from Japan and it's absolutely heartbreaking. I live in London at the moment and I feel so powerless being far away from my home country. But all we can do now is to donate and give them the support the rest of the world can give! x
ReplyDeleteits so great to see how strong internet communities can be in a time of need; we have designed a limited series pendant on our etsy shop, with 100% of proceeds going to the relief funds for japan; we have had an overwhelming amount of support from etsy shoppers, its truly AWESOME! thanks for posting this.
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http://iswasandwillbe.blogspot.com
I loved seeing so much love for Japan all across the blogs:-)
ReplyDeletehi joanna!
ReplyDeletethanks again for helping spread the word, donating and participating too! truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo,
lydia
It's really hard to believe that such a horrible things happen!
ReplyDeleteJapan has always inspired me and this will never change.
Thanks fot your post!
Cheers,
Polka
thanks for this post.
ReplyDeletewe visit your blog almost on a daily basis from tokyo.
i just got back from a getaway out west - even with all the craziness tokyo is our home.
the city seemed very quiet today, especially with the rain. we're staying strong with hope that our country will overcome this. and every thought/messages/posts from friends around the world keeps us strong.
my prayers are with everyone who've lost their homes, families and friends up north.
love and appreciation from tokyo.
Thanks for posting Jo!
ReplyDeleteSO proud to be part of the blogging community! Can't believe together we helped raise almost $55,000. Truly unbelievable. Thanks for participating!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog:)
ReplyDeleteI'm Japanese who lives in Australia. It's been horrible and I am feeling so sad, upsetting, sorry for people in Japan have to get through rough time..
It's great to see people from all over the world offering help kindly..
thought you might like to know about this, my friend is helping Japan with an excerpt from John Lennon's IMAGINE :) http://lama-khayyat.blogspot.com/2011/04/help-japan.html
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