At nearly 12:00 pm, I was of course, already asleep when the shaking started. A couple cats bolted from under the blankets and with whiskers quivering stood in the hallway trying to figure out where might be safe. Safe is under the covers with me! Standing in the middle of the hallway with books raining down on you (or worse) is not safe! I fumbled around for my glasses in the dark but decided that it really was safer to stay where I was. I could imagine a tree from the forest crashing through the window but otherwise we've taken most things off the shelves (except for the books which we'd put back) so there was little to fall on me. Trying to go downstairs like the cats could entail a tumble or coming into contact with furniture so I hunkered down in bed again (with glasses on). Tetsu finally came up annoyed at me because I wasn't even going to look terrified.
"Aren't you even going to get up?"
Nope. And pretty soon the cats came back to cuddle up beside me.
Tetsu stayed in front of the TV again most of the night watching the updates and all TV was back on emergency programing. For many people along the eastern coastline, their night's sleep was interrupted by a flee to higher ground for an hour. This morning all seems normal again.
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I have a close high school friend whom I see every summer and though she is not a bit interested in quilting, in the past she has dropped me off at her neighborhood quilt shop so that I could enjoy myself. Jane was one of the first people to e-mail me and find out if we were alright.
Tuesday, the mailman delivered a box from Jane, and what do you think was inside? White thread! Jane must have read my post about being a quilter without white thread during an earthquake disaster and gone to the quilting store for me. And not only was there thread, look at all the beautiful fabric Jane sent! I think those colors could be described as SCRUMPTIOUS!
Last week someone told me that the children in the evacuation centers tend not to use pink crayons yet because pink is a happy color. Well, my next donation quilt is going to be made from this beautiful fabric and it is going to have a lot of pink in it!!! I just love the lacy watermelons!!!
Jane sure knows how to brighten a stranded quilter's life!
Tuesday, the mailman delivered a box from Jane, and what do you think was inside? White thread! Jane must have read my post about being a quilter without white thread during an earthquake disaster and gone to the quilting store for me. And not only was there thread, look at all the beautiful fabric Jane sent! I think those colors could be described as SCRUMPTIOUS!
Last week someone told me that the children in the evacuation centers tend not to use pink crayons yet because pink is a happy color. Well, my next donation quilt is going to be made from this beautiful fabric and it is going to have a lot of pink in it!!! I just love the lacy watermelons!!!
Jane sure knows how to brighten a stranded quilter's life!
20 comments:
We're so sorry you continue to have earthquakes and after shocks.
But, WOW, what a lovely box of surprises! How wonderful! I look forward to seeing what you make with it.
Hugs,
Lois
OMGosh!! for someone that doesn't quilt, Jane sure picked out a great stash. Yes! Yes! sew pink!!
xx, Carol
What a beautiful package to receive in the mail. Friends are the best!
I hope your world quits shaking soon. Nerves must be frayed and life must seem suspended at times.
What a friend she is, indeed. That fabric will make some little girl very happy.
I don't think I would have been so calm about a 7.1 aftershock. Other major earthquakes have been smaller than a 7.1!
What a great friend and wonderful surprise. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing what becomes of this fabric. I love the magazines also.
tanya
i think a pink quilt sounds great, the watermelon fabric reminds me of summer...soon to be here!
Ditto to Carol's comments! I can see that quilt almost assembling itself.
Nikko was in the entry-way (same place she was for the big one) getting ready for her night time walk. Paul said she couldn't decide should she run to the street, back to find me in the house or huddle under his knees as before.
Threads,fabric and books!! you deserve it all.The colours go so well with the pictures on the book covers.We watched the news on our morning TV, and I hoped all was safe with you and yours and the ones I know,one in Tokyo, 2 in Osaka. I often wonder just what the animals think when their world shakes. Just as well we are there for them,comforting words and a safe haven in your bed will be so reassuring to your cats. How did the dog manage? enjoy the pink, the white thread and lovely books.what a wonderful friend, especially in troubled days.Cheers Nancy J
glad to hear you are fine. I had to wait all day until I could check the computer and I was so glad you had posted! Hugs, my friend!
You were the first thing I thought of when I heard about the aftershock. Been praying for you and all of Japan.
Bless Jane for sending that to you. I hope some child will get a great deal of comfort from those happy fabrics, Tanya!
Wow... you were remained calm when the big earthquake hit Japan again last night, Tanya? Even I felt tremble when I heard about the news last night :p
And yes, the watermelon looks lovely. Love it too, though I'm not a big fan of pink ;) It will surely cheers anyone who sees it.
Really fantastic with friends like Jane who brighten up the day for us and for others too
Good luck with the pink quilt
Dear Tanya,
We heard about the new earthquake on the news yesterday evening and my thoughts went to you. I was glad to hear that no new tsunami was on its way to your country.
I'm sure the pink quilt will look fabulous.
Ida in Sweden
Relieved to have you still posting and that your mail service is working. What a lovely gift your friend has sent to you. I know you will put it to good use.
Glad to hear that you are okay. That surprise package that you received is beautiful. Please take care and find delight in making a colorful bright quilt. Thanks for keeping us updated.
cindy
I really need to find out what the difference is between an earthquake and an after shock. It doesn't sound as if there's much difference if you're in the middle of it, but it seems as if you're finding the best way to deal with it is to just get on with life as best you can. That's a great gift, it must have cheered you up immensely.
Though I don't know you, Tanya, I really appreciate the time you're taking to blog about the activities, feelings, emotions, and fears that you and other people in Japan are experiencing. When I heard about the 7.1 earthquake yesterday, I immediately sent up prayers. All this is so concerning to us, even when we're far from danger. I'm happy for you to have such a thoughtful friend - especially being a non-quilter! - who has you in her heart. You and she are both blessed.
What a nice gift your friend gave you. Glad you all are okay.
Such a special gift from a special friend! So glad to hear you and Tetsu are ok. And the animals of course! :-)
Tanya, whenever I hear about earthquakes etc now in Japan, I think of you and Tetsu and your cats and hope you are well and safe. I enjoy reading your blog ecah day. The fabric and thread from your friend is such a wonderful gift. Have fun using it up! Take care.
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