Wow. The president of Honduras has been arrested. It happened right in the capital city of Tegucigalpa, which is where the group from All Souls flies into. Kathie Robie, one of the ladies at church (and wife and mother of two of the travelers) sent out an email update that all (over 70 members from All Souls) are to stay at the Camp (where Mission Discovery's headquarters are). The Camp is well away from Teg. (I'm not trying to spell that again!!), but just as a safety precaution, they are not to go anywhere. I believe this is the third coup in about 20 years or something like that. Of course, they'd have to have a coup while people are down there trying to help. They could have waited two more weeks!!!
A few minutes ago, Kathie called me (she's trying to call everyone in case they didn't get the email. I said it's too much for her, and everyone should check their email when their kids/spouses are gone). Anyway, Kathie said Senator Susan Collins' office has been notified of who's down there, and all the information. Kathie wasn't sure why she needed it, but I told her that if anything happens, then I would imagine that all our group would go to the Embassy down there for safe keeping. She said my calmness made her feel better. I'm glad I could help her. She's such a wonderful lady.
What irritates me most of all is that because of this coup, all work has to stop; people down there depend on the medical clinic they/we provide, and there were at least three houses being built. Ugh!!! I hate that work is stopped because of this.
Prayer, prayer, prayer. I sent an email to Dr. Jerry Mick, my pastor at Bangor Baptist, to apprise him of what's going on, and for lots of prayer. There is a prayer meeting/update tonight at All Souls church at 7pm.
I wanted Katie to have an adventure down there, but I didn't think it would involve shooting and a coup!!! What a story she will have when she gets home!! I've been following this on Fox News, and from what I can tell, there was some shooting involved when the president was "overthrown", but I don't think anyone was hurt. So, it could have been a shot fired, someone heard it, but it didn't hit anyone. Also, the president (or is he now the ex-president?) has been whisked away to some unkown destination. If it's a relatively "peaceful" coup, all could be fine very soon. However, the Cuban Stupid President Castro and the Venezuelean Stupid President Chavez are behind this ousted leader, so I don't know what's happening with all that politically. The Two Stupids are communist, of course, so we shall see where this leads.
The people on the ASSIST-JC Team are wonderful. (All Souls Students in Service to Jesus Christ) Most of them have been on the mission trips together for years. The biggest changes are the students; usually after one Honduras trip, they don't go back. Sometimes they go just to put it on their college resume, and sometimes they don't go back because they didn't like the conditions down there. However, the students who go back year after year are the most dedicated ones, and they along with the adults make up an extraordinary group of people. Everyone knows everyone else, and they are there as a group, not just individuals going together. That's why, if you are a student and you plan to go to Honduras, you have to go the previous year to the Eastport mission trip. That way, you get to know your fellow travelers while still in Maine, and you get to see what it's like to really work hard with others. Katie knows all the adults going on this trip, and since she is 22, a college studen, and technically an adult, she counts as one this year instead of "just a student" or a "teenager". Also, they all love her and know her visual limitations, so I know she's in good hands with them.
Wouldn't it be fun if they were all airlifted back Home on military planes????? As long as they are safe, I'm happy.
Keep praying!!!!!!
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