{please help} for Japan with Love

my heart still breaks for Japan.  I'm still finding myself teary and getting that lump in my throat when I face a news article or open a picture of the devastation.

it's my favorite place to have ever lived.  I have fond memories of big hearted people, customs and traditions that have shaped who I am today, and you can still catch me slightly bowing a hello to a person passing by. 

it's cold over there, and too many people are without electricity, water, food, shelter and more.

and on top of that, many have to deal with the loss of loved ones. 
I can't even begin to comprehend all that they are feeling and facing.

I am determined to do everything I can to make a positive impact.
{and you can too!}
I have decided to participate in Bloggers Day of Silence tomorrow March 18th. 
with that my blog will be silent tomorrow,
as in no posts, in honor and respect for what has happened in Japan.

You can read more about the efforts of Utterly Engaged and Ever Ours who have paired up to create and launch

For Japan With Love

Have a beautiful day tomorrow.  Hug and kiss the ones you love.  

I'll be sewing late into Friday evening as a part of Friday Night Sew In and back here with a Happy Moment and my sewing results on Saturday!

日本のための多くの愛
Much love for Japan

Running for Happy

The sun has been on and off all day, but this morning it was just what I needed to dust these off and put them on.

After a big stretch from Katie we were off for a nice (and way overdue) run and hike through the woods.

The run was everything I needed to clear my mind and re-focus on making a positive difference.

I managed to put on and finish hand sewing the binding for Tribal quilt!  That means that I should be able to get outside photos taken and then it just needs a wash to be considered all done. 

Yup, you will be able to see the finish it early this week!

I think Katie enjoyed the outing as well.  I just love it when she makes herself into a cute little doggy donut!  She had perfect manners on leash today and with every run we are getting more and more matched in pace. 

Love this dog!!  She makes the day seem right!

Japan is still heavy on my mind.  

Watching the news pierces my heart and I can just feel the pangs of needing to do something to help.  I am hoping to join an aid effort of some sort and will pass on details as soon as I straighten that out. 

Until then, strong love and strong hope are being sent there from here.

日本のための多くの愛
Much love for Japan