Earthquake update

As you all know, Japan experienced an 8.9 magnitude earthquake yesterday, March 11, 2011. The quake was centered approximately 200 miles southeast of Misawa Air Base. Mary and Hannah were at home just south of the base when the quake hit. Things started shaking - I mean really shaking. Mary got Hannah bundled up, and they headed outside and across the road, waiting for the quake to subside. After a couple minutes, they returned to the house to find some of the pictures, much of the glassware, and a few other odds/ends destroyed. They're both doing fine, no injuries. They have, however, been spending the last 24 hours bundled up as the temperature has been hovering between 20 and 30 degrees F. While the heaters run on fuel oil, their control untis are electronic and need wall power to operate. They've been eating cold food with plans to fire up the BBQ tonight. The base had minimal damage with no major injuries and has a couple locations in which they can get a hot shower as well as a hot meal. Hannah's school is closed for the weekend. We'er not sure when it will open. Until then, she's enjoying the life of a 4 year old in N Japan. I'll be back in Japan sometime around the end of April/beginning of May. Until then, I'll be missing them. Thanks to all for their thoughts and prayers. I'm sure Mary would love to hear from you once the power is back up.