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Just a message to say that am safe. live in Iwate, one of the most affected prefectures. My attendance at the festival is in doubt though. Currently the only way out of Iwate is by emergency vehicle. Please say a prayer for my friends who are still missing. If you would like to donate to help rescue and rebuikding efforts you can do so through the Red Cross button on amazon.com. Sorry I can not link. Typing on my kindle. Still without internet.

It is good to know you're safe, Claire. I've said a prayer for your friends and am keeping everyone in Japan, or who has loved ones in Japan, in my thoughts.

I'm so relieved that you're here, Claire - we've watched the unfolding events with horror. Of course I'll send up a prayer for your missing friends - and for all the others. It's an unbelievable catastrophe. Stay strong.
x

They are all in my thoughts, Claire, it's hard to come to terms with it all, so awful. Take care x

Good to hear from you, Claire, and to know that you are okay. Or as okay as you can be. Take care.

What a relief you're safe, Claire. I looked at the location of Iwate as soon as I heard about the earthquake, and I've been holding my breath. You and your friends are in my prayers and those of all my church community. Take good care, and take as many hugs as you can from all our words here on the Word Cloud.

Iwatched the news about the quake with a lump in my throat - what a terrible thing. So many disasters happen around the world, but Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency has been exceptionally tragic, in a country which has had more than its fair share of such things. The stoicism of the Japanese people is to be greatly admired and respected. I hope that the reactors are swiftly brought under control, and that effective international aid helps the survivors of this multiple tragedy to rebuild their lives.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers, Claire. I can't comprehend the scale of this thing and it just keeps going etc. Take care, stay safe and stay strong. Love, Liza xx

Claire Dawn, I, too, am holding you all in my thoughts and prayers and wishing you safety and strength in the wake of this catastrophic event. Jillx

Relieved to know that you are safe, Claire. My thoughts are with you and all those affected by the horrifying events of the past few days xxx

So relieved to hear that you physically safe, Claire. You have been in my thoughts ever since I first heard the terrible news. Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know. I join with others in assuring you that you have our prayers and hopes that you have good news about your missing friends. This is beyond awful and I doubt if any of us can imagine what you are going through.

I wish you strength. In as far as it's possible, we are all with you and hope you will be able to come here as often as you are able to update us if it helps to share your experiences in words.

Thank god you're ok Clare! I hope you're friends are too. Stay safe hun xxx

Thinking of you, Claire. Hope your friends are OK too. xxx

It is good to know you're safe. Our whole church was praing for you all on Sunday and I continue to pray for you and all those affected. It's hard to believe the devastation we are seeing on the news, but that's only the physical chaos. I pray, too, that you will recover from the terrible disruption to your lives and the trauma you have been through. Here's the link to Amason that Claire referred to, if anyone wants to donate: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2673660011

I was going to donate, but am even more willed to do so.

There are lots of ways to donate. Have you heard about Authors for Japan? It's an auction of donated items from authors (which I was too slow to notice) eg critiques, signed books etc.
See here
http://authorsforjapan.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/welcome-to-authors-for-japan-heres-how-it-works/

Bidding has already started.

I hope you manage to get back in here at some point, Claire. We're all thinking of you.

Hi guys, thanks for the love and prayers. Because the train lines are broken I won't be able to get out. So it's official, I'm out. I guess I'll see you next year.

Sending you lots of love and praying hard for everyone over there.

Thanks for the link to that heartening story in the Mail. Still praying for you all.

Take care, Claire. We'll try and get as much as the flavour of the festival to you as possible via the magic of the Word Cloud.

Thank you for sharing this, Claire. Still thinking of you and praying. Take care. xxx

Claire - I've spoken to the Festival organisers and said I would like to do a personal report for you. I know I wasn't one of the 1-1s you booked - and I also know that this is only a small thing - but it's something practical I can offer rather than just words of sympathy.

They tell me you had already submitted the material and I've asked them to forward it to me. I hope this is OK.

Claire, we've never 'met' but our love and thoughts go out to all in Japan at this terrible time. Karen x

Thinking about you and yours Claire

and @ Debi - here here - what a really nice gesture!!! i'm sure Claire will be delighted with it. ;-)

Well done Debi!