We are glad to report that David arrived home safely on Thursday night, a little earlier than expected. His desire for his own bed and shower overrode his tiredness. If you have read the earlier posts you already know that David was in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua when Hurricane Felix hit this town of 60,000 people on the eastern coast of north Nicaragua.
The latest reports say that anywhere between 100 and 200 people died in the area. A Nicaragua newspaper says that the true number will never be known. Almost all homes were at least damaged and many, many destroyed as they do not have the resources to build very strong homes. Here is a view from the air as David left the area.
It was difficult for David and the other leaders to leave the area in such bad condition with people homeless, without food, water or electricity. But there was nothing more they could do to help without resources. They were pleased to see in line at the airport in Managua a electrical crew apparently headed out to restore power to Puerto Cabezas as quickly as possible.
The local Nazarene church was one of many ruined by the rain and wind. You can see a before and after picture here. The pastor and his wife lived in a section of the church, which is now uninhabitable. Please pray for them.
The Nicaraguan churches in Managua are preparing a trip to the area to bring supplies like clothing and food. By land it will take 22 or more hours to drive there since the mountain roads are in bad condition. Pray for this group as they prepare for this ministry trip.
This week we are thankful for a home with a roof that blocks the rain and wind, for food, water, and electricity. Keep praying with us for the people in Puerto Cabezas and other areas affected by Hurricane Felix as the people begin to clean up and start again.
Thanks for your prayers with last week. We appreciate you all,
David, Shelley, Joshua and Kayley
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