Dayle in Guatemala Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Yesterday was a day I don't ever want repeated! There was so much rain and dh and I got stuck in our Jeep in it (thank you Lord for 4 wheel drive and a husband who doesn't get afraid to drive like a maniac when needed!). It was scary. All I could think of was, "I want to get home to my kids!" We had left them at home to run into town to buy some drinking water and thought we'd only be gone a few minutes--not so. But, we're okay and the electricity is back on now. The rain has stopped for now and we're hoping it's passed us for good. We'll have to see. In the meantime, there is widespread damage from major flooding, mudslides, and landslides. It's just plain ugly. We are probably going to go out today and check on some people to see how they are and what we can do to help. Please keep praying, the reports coming in aren't good. Many have died. Many are unaccounted for. The volcano is still going and we are hoping that it stops as well. The airport is closed until further notice and that's a bummer because we have a team from Costa Rica that was supposed to fly out today! They are stranded which means that those with return tickets to the US from San Jose Costa Rica will miss their connecting flights. It's just a mess! Anyway, thanks so much for the prayers, we needed them! I'll keep you all posted as news comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 :grouphug: Sending prayers, Dayle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Glad to hear you are ok. How close are you to the volcano?:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 We aren't far from it "as the crow flies", but, there is another big volcano that we live at the base of blocking it from our view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 :grouphug: praying for you and yours and all the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: and prayers that you remain safe and get relief from this.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 wow! praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Also praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I've been thinking about you. I'm glad you're okay. I'll be praying that you stay safe as you help others. I really hope it's over!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 We just returned home from helping all day and it was a hard day. Not more than 2 blocks from our mission base was a massive mudslide burying hundreds of homes and businesses and burying dozens of people. We aren't even sure of the devastation. It's tragic. We will be spending the rest of the week helping our neighbors in such drastic circumstances. Please continue to pray. Things are not good. And there's storms in the forcast for the next several days. The new numbers are 87 dead and 74,000 homeless. When I can find out how to post a photo, I can show you what we are up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thank you for updating. I've been worried about you all day today and yesterday. Stay safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 Here's a photo of the mudslide near our base. They are still trying to dig people out. We will be there all day today delivering relief and helping with rescue and recovery. It's still not raining despite weather predictions of massive thunderstorms over the next several days--God is good! Pray for the rain to stay away until we can get everyone out. After that, it's the clean up and rebuilding for those who had so little, but, still lost everything they had. ETA: It's kind of small, but, hopefully you can see some of what we are dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks for the updates. We have been holding your family and friends and neighbors in our prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 :grouphug: Praying and thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 :grouphug: and prayers for you and those you are ministering to. I hope this gets the media coverage that the disaster in Haiti got and you will get some aid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Praying for all of you. Keep strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 We are praying for you guys, Dayle! Please keep us posted. Are the deaths mainly due to the rain and mudslides? How many deaths are attributed to the volcano? It's crazy how there are two natural disasters happening at the same time (if I understand correctly.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Praying Dayle. We're going on a mission trip to Lima in July. Wish it were to Guatemala and we could come help you :) Thank God for your safety and that of your family. I'm sorry for the devastation and loss of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela in GA Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Our church is sending a team to GC on Sunday. They're helping the Hope for Tomorrow Orphanage. We are praying they will still be able to go. It's a tragic situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 We are praying for you guys, Dayle! Please keep us posted. Are the deaths mainly due to the rain and mudslides? How many deaths are attributed to the volcano? It's crazy how there are two natural disasters happening at the same time (if I understand correctly.) The deaths are mainly the mudslides and rain, only a few from the volcano. I think maybe 4 or so from the volcano and the death toll from the storm is over 180 now with more added daily. There isn't the equipment we have in the US. They are digging with shovels, hoes, and pick axes so it's slow going. It is insane to have so much happen in just a few short days. But, God is good because it hasn't rained since! We are thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Our church is sending a team to GC on Sunday. They're helping the Hope for Tomorrow Orphanage. We are praying they will still be able to go. It's a tragic situation. They should be able to make it since the airport opened up again today. What a great time for them to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thank you for the updates! I was thinking of you and your family today while looking at pictures of the sinkhole and flood damages. It's so devastating to view; I cannot imagine being there. Saying many prayers for you, your family, and all affected by this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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