Originally Posted By Mr X <a href="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/g-cvr-110315-japanQuake-634p.photoblog600.jpg" target="_blank">http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MS...g600.jpg</a> "Neena Sasaki, 5, carries some family belongings from her home that was destroyed after the devastating earthquake and tsunami" She SO reminds me of my daughter, not only in age but in the determination in her face and carriage to do all she can no matter what...my heart is just breaking for that poor child and her loved ones.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Poor baby. This pic and the one of the little boy no more than maybe 4 or 5 in the blue bubble jacket, arms raiaed in the air, being check for raiation from an adult in a full haz mat suit including head gear pained me so much. I can only imagine what is running through their minds?
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 You just want to pick her up and hug her. Let her know that everything will be ok.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 My heart breaks for all of the little children affected by this. They are having to deal with so much loss and devastation at such a young age.
Originally Posted By Mr X Certainly! Somehow, the photo of one kid (not only in this case, of course) puts a face on all of them...I wish I could help all the Neena Sakaki's in the world!
Originally Posted By KatieKate123 Me 2 Mr. X me 2. It's a very sad thing, and I really wish that kids could be protected from all pain, but unfortunally 2 many kids have way 2 much pain early in life.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I just hope she has her family still. I was reading a story about a 9 year old boy who lost his entire family, and was going around from shelter to shelter looking for them and keeping an optimistic attitude. He actually did find one of his cousins, but still, to lose your entire family at such a young age...talk about losing your childhood.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Incredible photo and yes, heartbreaking is the word to describe it. If nothing else, I hope the photo moves people to help in any way they can.
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