Japan- 3-11-11

On March 11, 2011 in northern Japan experienced a major 9.0 earthquake followed by a massive tsunami. Many lives were lost and the recover is still ongoing. I have worked with several people here in Iwakuni, Japan to set up fundraiser to donate money for the recovery. One of the events we are hosting local photographers donated their work to sale to raise money for the earthquake relief. It is wonderful to see the humanity emerge in a crisis. Although I wish that the earthquake had not occurred and been so devastating. It is wonderful to see people helping people.

On another note, we got orders and we are heading to Beaufort, South Carolina this year. It is exciting and frightening all at the same time. We will miss our dear friends we have made in Japan. I will miss the country Japan and the kind people who are everywhere you go. But it is the begining of a new chapter and I can't wait to see what adventures we will experience next.