An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan early Friday afternoon. Hours later, a tsunami swept across Sendai. Houses, cars and big boats were swept away by ten meter waves like little toys .An oil refinery continues to burn while a nuclear plant is being monitored for radiation leaks. People continue to stay in safe, open grounds as aftershocks continue to rock Japan. The cost of the damage caused by the powerful earthquake and tsunami could easily run up to billions of dollars. Lives lost number around 300 as of last count.
While I truly feel sad for Japan, I also feel that the greatness of Japan as a nation will manifest itself in the midst of the tragedy. I know that the Japanese people will come together to overcome their personal and national crises. It is during times of great difficulty and tragedy that people can show their resiliency, compassion, solidarity and strength of character. And I certainly believe that the Japanese people have all these qualities to enable them to respond well to the challenge of rebuilding the nation.
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