Letters of hope

Dear Kumiko,


How are you? News of the earthquake in Japan are spilling all over the television and newspaper and I could not help but worry for your safety. I came across your article on the internet while searching for more news on the quake and how relieved i was to hear that you are okay. Japan was hit quite bad by these disasters and i just wanted to tell you despite all these circumstances, you must stand firm and move on.

Here in Singapore, we are most privileged to have no natural disasters. We complain about the smallest of floods that inches into our shopping malls, we complain about the smallest and most insignificant of thing that can easily be solved. After this quake set me thinking: We have indeed became to complacent, we take things for granted. On the televisions, the Tsunamis engulfed villages and plantations in seconds, tearing off buildings from where they stood. But WE, we complain about minor floods just because they wet our stuff and our feet.

The rest of the world prays for Japan. Japan, you must pull through. We have seen the horrors that these disasters leave in their wake but I, and milions of other people around the world, are trying their best to help Japan in whatever way we can. Do not lose hope for Matthew Henry once said, "After the storm, comes the calm". Believe it.

You must never forget that your friends are always there to support you. If at any poit of time you need help, my door is always open. Oh and radioactive clouds are heading for Tokyo, try to stay indoors! I look forward to seeing you again, my friend,

Best wishes,
Joshua Kuek