Remember Nepal

It is so hard to think about a country on the other side the world going through so much death, destruction, and heartache. Nepal today April 26 going through a second earthquake, and they have lost more than two thousand people. It is hard to imagine what families are going through who are still alive, and the loss of homes.

My town of Gig Harbor, Washington has a population of a little over two thousand. It would be like everyone in Gig Harbor dying.

It has been awhile since we have had a large earthquake in Western Washington; however, the last one did not cause a death toll like this one. It is possible that we could have another one in the near future. The blessing we have here is the buildings are in pretty good shape and should stand an earthquake but we never know for sure. It all depends where we maybe at when it happens.

I remember when I was a child around nine years of age we had an earthquake in Gig Harbor and surrounding area. It happened probably around 8:30 am. My younger brother Jack and I were on swings when it happened. Other kids had not arrived at school yet and were on the buses. My teacher had arrived and the doors were swinging open. It is about all I remember what happened. I am not sure whether we were sent home or stayed in the school. Also, I am not sure what it registered but it was a large one; at least to a nine year old anyway.

A couple from my church is over in Nepal. They have been there since early February. They have been missionaries working with an orphanage. What is really sad now is that there will be even more orphans.

The couple and their four boys are doing just fine. I heard from them on social media. They both have medical training so they are looking to help at the largest hospital in the city.

Just received an update from them, and they are doing fine themselves though the whole city is crazy. Looking at some news reports they could even have a larger earthquake coming.

So please prayer for our missionaries and the people of Nepal. Also, give monetary support as well to any group that are in Nepal or plan to be. You can go to twitter with hashtag #NepalEarthquake. Also, do a search on Facebook as well by entering Nepal. You may find how to donate.

Again our hearts are for the people of Nepal. We are thinking and praying for you. It will be a long ordeal for that country, and may take several years to recover.