First a japanese explanation, then english. Please scroll down, english speaking friends.

の間私の甥子は最悪災難で右手を切断しまったんだので、このgodundmeでロアンくんの家族をサポート為、皆さんの助力を集めたいと思います。もし100円でも手放せることが出来ます、あなたの思いやりと寛大さを謙虚にお願い申し上げます。

Hey friends, I have a personal request. I humbly beg of your cumulative generosity, that a little guy who will need help for years and years to come, can, along with his family, get a just a little help. Goodness, we all know how awful the money side of American health systems are.

So there was an unfortunate accident in which my darling nephew, 5 year old Rowan, has lost his right hand. (He was right handed.) I am happy to share what I know with you privately, but even then, my sister and family are fresh into this journey and as such are quite tender.

I have great trust in the working of things, that he will be well and live a perfectly good life, but in this near future the outlook is grim. To speak of medical bills, doctor visiting, more surgeries, a lifetime of physical and mental therapy for Row and his parents and siblings, it’s all a little too big to imagine right now. And add to that a lifetime of bumping into everyday situations where he can’t get involved as easily as his peers—or as easily as his loved ones dreamt for him. I also trust you can imagine what that must feel like like.

If I may beg of your cumulative strength, small pieces of generosity from my many beloved friends, I would like your help to send a supportive gift that I would never be able to send alone.

Row’s parents are of humble means but good loving folk, a mom (my little sister) and a husband who teaches Special Education. Row is the middle of their three kids.

If you are willing and able to share a couple bucks, I think it will make worlds of difference in their lives. Even more than the arbitrary goal amount I wrote on here, the good will of a network of friends warmly offering to help prop up some wary spirits is worth more than words can express.

with my forehead pressed firmly, humbly to the earth,

Eshin Justin Woodward