"If you ever doubt the power of language, listen more closely. Witness the magic the first time someone whispers "i love you." Watch a woman put on head phones, close her eyes, and have her life changed by a lyric. See a bad moment flipped upside down by a well timed joke. Words propel us, empower us, make us human and more than human. We constantly struggle to say what we mean and mean what we say. To "wrestle with words and meanings." that's what t.s. eliot calls it. But as we whisper and shout, stutter and spin, we create order out of the chaos around us. We are built of words, and we live by them, too."

Monday, March 21, 2011

Prayers for Japan


On March 11th, 2011 Japan was hit with a devastating earthquake which resulted in 22,000 dead or missing. This was a magnitude 9.0 quake and the worst disaster the country has seen since World War II. In one day, thousands had their lives changed forever. Disasters such as these really make me appreciate the family and friends in my life as well as everyday things like a roof over my head and food to eat. Japan can really use our prayers and support. Below are just a few of many links to check out if you'd like to help in the relief effort. Japan has not issued an official appeal for help yet but right now they are a Country in need of prayers and help.

Remember, life is short. Let the people in your lives know how much  you love them and don't take the little things in life for granted.


Red Cross Donations
The Salvation Army
Doctors Without Borders

Posted by Miriam at 5:22 PM

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