Remember this...

~Sailors aboard the USS TORTUGA delivering humanitarian aid to Japan~

~photo credit~ US NAVY~ enchanced by SeaDreamStudio~

There are real heroes in our turbulent world.

Our military is all-volunteer. 

Our country CHOOSES to help the world.

prayers

Today I am taking a break from my rambling to encourage prayers, donations, good vibes... whatever you can offer to those affected by the massive earthquake in Japan this morning and tsunamis following. 

There is reassuring news from our Naval facilities in Japan. 

The tsunami waves are just beginning to be felt in Hawaii where many of our sailors and their families are located.
If you are looking for a reputable agency to donate to for disaster relief,
I recommend the United Methodist Committee on Relief. 

~♥~
~~~UPDATE~~~
The USS Ronald Reagan will be joining the 7th Fleet
in recovery and relief efforts. 
Godspeed to these brave sailors.