A friend sent me this link to an article on 3 months after the triple disaster on 3.11. Several of these places I have worked, one with Elaine. We have seen a lot of change in the cosmetic nature of the disasters but for many people they are stressed, some even more so, as time wears on and wears them down. As the article said there are billions of dollars that will take to repair this. Some people will never recover. Already we are hearing of increased suicides amongst the survivors.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2001984/Japan-tsunami-earthquake-Pictures-recovery-3-months-later.html
I feel this is a great time to be out and helping people. Many are returning to their homes or getting into temporary shelters. They are seeking community that was lost. Now is the time for the church to step forward and bring a community of hope.
I also reported way back in March about Pastor Akira Sato. Here is an update on his and his church’s experience over the last 3 months. http://www.asianaccess.org/a2blog/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=356&blogId=1
Before and After (but not over pictures)