More Friends in Tokyo!

Look who we ran into in Tokyo! 

I'd often run into Kuki in Ortigas since we both work in the same area. And this afternoon, we saw each other in Tokyo! Needless to say, we had to show them around some of our favorite spots - like the Meiji Shrine and Shibuya.

I wonder who else I'll run into.

Tree wishes

At the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, there's a tree that's surrounded by thousands of votive tablets. It's always a sight to behold, and the story behind the tree and the tablets make it more interesting.

The tablets are filled with peoples prayers - for themeselves, their families, the people they love, and for their rabbits. (I read one tablet about a girl's rabbits.) These tablets are turned over to the priests, and their prayers are sent up to Him.

I wrote a prayer on votive when I was in the shrine a few weeks ago. And now, I'd like to add another prayer that the sufferings of our brothers and sisters in Tacloban and all the Yolanda-stricken areas be over soon. That they find their loved ones who are still missing. That they rebuild their lives. And that they find strength in faith to face each difficult day until their prayers are answered.