Driving Through Rebel Territory…
Well, we actually made it back yesterday morning (Friday) from Hadjer Hadiid. There were a couple NGO workers that needed to catch flights today to N’djamena from Abeche, so the Suprefe (like the town mayor) offered to send his vehicle along with armored guards to see us through the rebel territory, where there have been hijackings (which is why NGO workers take flights now). They had a couple extra seats in the vehicle and offered to bring Sonja and I if we desired.
I told Sonja it was bound to be another bumpy ride, but that the choice was up to her. She must have missed the kids because she said, “Yes, let’s go”. We got up at about 5 AM to leave. It ended up only being about 3 hours (100 km), with the two vehicles racing at a pretty good pace. The kids were surprised to see us in the morning, as they were told we may not be back until Monday (Nehemiah actually said he sort of wished we didn’t come back until Monday…..gee thanks, Nehemiah).
By the way, the “silver lining” in the cloud of these “duststorms” is that they actually cloud the sun, so the temperatures have been in the 60s at night and 90s during the day. Woohoo God……thank you. I’ll be praying for more sandstorms in the future :)
So thankful to hear that you made it back safely – prayers answered again. Dad looked at several google sights to see where you were and saw some of the dry bed waddes from a you-tube videos. Interesting! We can so see Nehemiah saying that – he must have been having fun! I’m sure Dolly and Athanasius were very happy!! Love you, Mom
yes. thanks for the update. glad to hear you have returned home to your kids.
My first time commenting- not because of a lack of joy in reading your updates, but a lack of computer saavy. :) I love the blog and the way to keep up to date on your life- and hopefully it will seem easier for you guys to keep all of us up to date without having to send lots of emails. So glad to hear that you are home with the kids… it is a mom’s heart to be close to them and very hard to be away. Love you- lots of prayers.
just taking a minute to register as another fan of the blog. i enjoy seeing and hearing about your daily life, the life of the chadians, and how you all are being used.
I love to hear about your daily lives and that you returned back home safe with your children. I cannot believe how the kids have grown and how the Lord continues to use each and every one of you for his purpose. I will keep praying for Gods will in every aspect of your lives.
Love and Prayers
Terri
Thanks so much for your updates! It has been a joy and an encouragement to keep up with your family on this blog! :) You are much prayed for. -Zach