japans 8.9 and tsunami

I have not heard from Miss Erica yet .. but I have heard from a few friends over there .. they were evacuated but are safe now in okinawa... many service men and women are ready and willing to do what they can to help. A mom contacted me tonight that her son finally called her, he is just on the next base up from Erica not far and had heard they would be staying in okinawa to clean up there... minimal beach damage there I hear. Miss Erica was trying to get leave .. feeling a little home sick I think, but with all of this happening who can say what's to happen.... anyway I'll let you know when I hear from her

UPDATE: miss erica called today only for a second and the phone cut off.. she just wanted me to know she was safe and sound.. she didn't even feel the earth quake. They did have minor damage in two different spots where she's at.. she also said 20 people from her unit were loading up to fly up north to help out .. at this time she was not one of them. Just wanted to give a little update. Please send your prayers for Japan and its people and all the rescuers.