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My Japan Roots

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Real Estate Sales Representative with Sutton Group -West Coast Realty v52729

Hi again and welcome to my page..

The recent devastation in Japan has had a great impact on all of us worldwide. I lived in Osaka for 8 years and experienced the last big one in '95. It took 8 months following that day to organize and head back home to Vancouver. My friends and the people I met during my life in Japan will stay with me forever in my heart.

Where I work there are several Japanese Realtors and I feel a connection to them more than they might know. If you have a few moments, don't forget to give to the Red Cross, or as my office mates have just informed me, try to organize something for the relief effort.

Are you prepared for an earthquake? I believe you can only prepare so much. Your food and water or special survival kit may not be accessible after a big quake. It's the people gathering together and helping each other that makes the biggest difference.

My heart goes out to all the people of Japan...

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Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

My heart goes out to them too.

Mar 12, 2011 04:35 AM
Dawn & Charlie Tetro
PalmerHouse Properties & Associates - Johns Creek, GA
Real Service Real Results

I too have worked for many years in a Japanese owned company and because of that experience I feel a connection to these wonderful hardworking, respectful people.   I have already donated and will continue to do so.  These poor people what a horrible disaster has come upon their homeland.  Let's pray they are able to cool off those reactors!!

Mar 12, 2011 04:36 AM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

I feel for them. Let us give them our sincere prayers.

Mar 12, 2011 04:43 AM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

This is a great reminder to us all. It is vitally important that we help our friends in need, especially after such a disaster!

Mar 12, 2011 04:44 AM
Matt Grohe
RE/MAX Concepts - Des Moines, IA
Serving the metro since 2003

The scenes fo devastation are unbelievable. I lived in Japan as well, but for four years, 2 in Tokyo, 1 in Yokohama and 1 in Toyama. I hope the best for my former students and their families and everyone affected.

Mar 12, 2011 03:48 PM
Yvonne Connor
Sutton Group -West Coast Realty - Vancouver, BC
Yvonne Connor

Our Monday morning meeting will be interesting. We are planning to get our office involved in a donation from everyone and give it directly to the Japanese Consulate here. In the meantime Yes lets think on the reactors cooling.

Mar 13, 2011 07:02 AM