Sheila
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John just asked if the kids & I are returning to Japan. The answer is no. Hubby and I have agreed that it's better for us to stay stateside vs. worrying about the long-term effects that they might suffer by living in Tokyo. He's started the paperwork to make it final, but then got sent out of Japan on a military thing. So now we are in a holding pattern waiting for his assignment to end, him to return to Japan & complete the process & the pack-out to have our stuff shipped to me here in TX.
But ... after the decision ... this expert that I've been following posted some ominous news relating to Japan and to those in Tokyo ~ where our base is located. It reaffirms that we are doing the right thing keeping the kids out of Japan. But the fact that I know so many people, both Americans & Japanese, who are still in Japan & living in Tokyo really tugs at my heart. I have so much empathy for them and what they will likely be facing in the coming years.
This photo shows the hot particles (embers from the Fukushima Power Plant that never extinguish) floating around in the air. The left is Seattle, middle is Tokyo & right is Fukushima. These were collected in air filters of automobiles in those areas. This is what people are breathing.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/310954_2585075591377_1389121744_3787277_117213097_n.jpg
And here's the full video explaining it: Scientist Marco Kaltofen Presents Data Confirming Hot Particles on Vimeo
But ... after the decision ... this expert that I've been following posted some ominous news relating to Japan and to those in Tokyo ~ where our base is located. It reaffirms that we are doing the right thing keeping the kids out of Japan. But the fact that I know so many people, both Americans & Japanese, who are still in Japan & living in Tokyo really tugs at my heart. I have so much empathy for them and what they will likely be facing in the coming years.
This photo shows the hot particles (embers from the Fukushima Power Plant that never extinguish) floating around in the air. The left is Seattle, middle is Tokyo & right is Fukushima. These were collected in air filters of automobiles in those areas. This is what people are breathing.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/310954_2585075591377_1389121744_3787277_117213097_n.jpg
And here's the full video explaining it: Scientist Marco Kaltofen Presents Data Confirming Hot Particles on Vimeo