The past few days I have been debating whether or not I should write about Japan. If I don't, I may come across as being heartless and if I do, I feel that I am just doing what everyone else is doing. But sitting at my desk at work and looking at a picture I took of the sanddunes in Tottori at sunset during our last trip to Japan, I decided I have to write a few words.

My husband and I have been to Japan twice and enjoyed it immensely. The sounds, the colors, the people, the culture, the art, the food. Each of these words bring back many good and happy memories. The Japanese are a strong people who can't say no. Nothing is impossible for them, there is a yes to every question.

The earthquake and tsunami and the resulting atomic disaster along with lives lost are horrible. Still, I am conviced that the Japanese will continue saying yes, it is possible and it will be. They will pull themselves out of this mess and be stronger yet.

I wish them hope and strength.