Shoko hopes for a positive future!

When the horrible earthquake shuck north east Japan back in March of 2011, Shoko was not able to reach an evacuation site. Instead, she ran to the second floor of her home, where she was able to grab two strangers that were being carried away by the tidal wave. She saved their lives. Shoko and the two strangers waited four days to be saved and evacuated to an emergency shelter.

Shoko’s house was completely devastated by the tsunami, so when she came back to Ishinomaki, she went to live at the Omori Danchi Transitional Shelter. Despite being so depressed about her life situation, Shoko managed to attend the tea parties and crafts put on by JEN at the shelter. Through these get togethers, including a knitting group, Shoko is recovering little by little. She “feels a strong gratitude towards JEN for giving such a great opportunity for me to find joy.”

Thanks to the donation you made at the Compassion Japan Event in April, JEN is able to visit remote shelters in the disaster struck areas to provide these healing events and services to residents. Today, Shoko is knitting a sweater for her son and thinking positively about the future. Thank you for your generous donation!