The letter below was received Monday, November 21, 2016. Eric had sent a brief email to the family account the day before, promising a longer, more detailed email later in the day. That email never appeared. The next day we heard of the earthquake, but were not really concerned due to the distance between the epicenter and Eric's field of service. However, it was comforting to receive this note anyway.
Dear Parents,
This is a brief note to let you know that your missionaries are all safe and accounted for following this morning's earthquake off the northeast coast of Japan. The quake, occurring at 5:59am local time, measured 7.4 on the Richter scale; but was still felt here in the mission some 250 miles away. Although the resultant tsunami warnings for 10 ft. waves along the northeastern coast of Japan prompted evacuation from low-lying areas there, the impact for us here in the mission was simply a gentle rocking in our beds as we woke up this morning--there was no damage or injuries here.
We love your missionaries and will continue to do everything in our power to keep them safe. We appreciate the constant love and support you show your missionaries.
Sincerely,
President J. Paul Warnick
Japan Tokyo South Mission
This is a brief note to let you know that your missionaries are all safe and accounted for following this morning's earthquake off the northeast coast of Japan. The quake, occurring at 5:59am local time, measured 7.4 on the Richter scale; but was still felt here in the mission some 250 miles away. Although the resultant tsunami warnings for 10 ft. waves along the northeastern coast of Japan prompted evacuation from low-lying areas there, the impact for us here in the mission was simply a gentle rocking in our beds as we woke up this morning--there was no damage or injuries here.
We love your missionaries and will continue to do everything in our power to keep them safe. We appreciate the constant love and support you show your missionaries.
Sincerely,
President J. Paul Warnick
Japan Tokyo South Mission
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