September 23, 2008

Recong Peo 1st attempt

India has not had this much rain in 47 years. Because of all the rain, land slides have been very destructive covering multiple roads and multiple deaths. The medical team of 21 doctors, nurses, and handyman from simla left the 21 around 11 AM and we had many obsticalas in our way. There were piles of rocks and trees and dirt covering the road at every turn. We drove over 6 hours and could not pass Sijon becuase of a massive and slide over the whole road. We waited for them to get a bull dozzer to clear it but none came so we had to bunk down 6 people to a small room for the night but we made the best of it. We got up and waited at the site they had two bull dozzers, dinamite, and hand labor trying to clear this path. We waited there another 8 hr and decided that it was not going to be cleared in a long time pluss mulitple land slides behind that one was blocking our way to Recong Peo. The devil was working over time to not let us get to all the people that needed are medical help. Right now we are back at Simla Hospital waiting for the land slides to be all cleared so we can try again in a few days to take the 15 hr bus drive back up to Recong Peo. Please keep this is your prayers.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mindy, We will not stop praying for you and your team. God's ways are not our ways but you can be sure God is right there with you. You are doing His work. You are the hands and feet of Christ on earth. God bless you and keep you safe trusting always in Him. Kathy (HYC)

Anonymous said...

Hey girl hope you are doing well. Just a note to say we love you and to see if we can do this high tech blob-ha-ha. Greg & Connie

Greg-Connie said...

I made us an account and I'm trying it again. Love you again. We hope it stops raining so you can go where you wanted. Greg & COnnie

SusieQ said...

Hello, Mindy!

So good to hear from you and know that you have arrived safely to India! Please know that you and your mission are in our prayers daily.

Once they get the roads cleared and you are able to continue your journey to where you are heading, please send us a shipping address and a "Wish List" so that we can send you a care package from TAS.

If it is okay with you, I will publish your blog website address in the NewsNotes that go out to the parents and staff.

Please know that God is with you! You are so brave, and we are so proud of you!

Love and hugs from the homeland,

Susan Wicki and family

jordan said...

I'm glad you made it safely. Don't be discouraged because you have God on your side! You are doing something awesome for Him. You'll be in my prayers. Love you!

Anonymous said...

Hi Mindy,
You are a very brave girl and Elle and I are proud of you. I am sure your parents are sticking their chests out with pride also. Good luck to you and we will definitely follow your blog.

Dick and Elle Lassman

Anonymous said...

Hello Mindy - I was so happy to receive your email that you have arrived safely in India. I know that God kept you safely in His hands during your long trip to do His work. You and your team will be lifted up daily in my prayers. I think you will be "blanketed" with prayers while you are there.
Todd had said in his Blog that where he is, gets 400 inches a year. I said he would have to look at all that rain as "showers of blessings" from God. I think that the rain that is causing so much distress where you are, is from the "ole devil" trying to slow down God's work. God will prevail and you and your team will get to where you need to be to do His work. Well I must close. Always in His care as you and your Team is........Gram Dixie

Katie said...

mins! i'm on here too! now we can keep up with each others adventures and travels. sounds like the devil is trying to stop you because you have lots of good to offer. i hope you stay safe and spread God's word. Love you girl!

Unknown said...

Hi, Mindy,
Sounds like you're managing your adventure really well.
We're thinking and praying for you and know it's going to be a very rewarding experience for you.
Looking forward to your next post.
Love, Tex and Maria

Anonymous said...

wow- how do you know just where God wants u to be? Wish I knew---

- Miss. Wonderer