Conakry: Friday

January 19, 2007 by Beth.

Thank you so much for all your prayers. Andrea and I are scheduled to fly tomorrow morning (3:45 AM!! Who comes up with these schedules??) Air Senegal did cancel one flight already, so we are waiting today to find out if our flight will go. If it goes we will go with it. There are other Guinea missionaries trying to get back on this flight, so we will not be alone. And coming in before dawn may be to our advantage. Hopefully the streets will be clear.

Katie is doing a bit better but is still in the adjusting stage. Pray that that goes smoothly for her. We’re trying to find the best classes for her to step into and be able to do since this is the middle of the year. Our leaving will be hard for her but I know she will do well once she is all adjusted. This will determine for her what she wants to do next year in the way of schooling.

Tim reports in daily to let us know what’s happening in Guinea. We can also read about it on the internet. If you want more details about the latest, check out http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=57108&SelectRegion=West_Africa . Also found out from my sister yesterday that we made Fox News! ( http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Jan18/0,4670,Guinea,00.html) Either site should get you caught up on what the political situation is there. On the personal level, Tim reported gunfire was heard progressively closer to our place yesterday to within probably 4 km or so but our area has remained calm so far. He’s fine and just stays indoors or around our neighborhood. Donna continues to board with another missionary and is doing well. Uprisings have been reported in several other cities around the country but so far not in Siguiri where the Nortons live and they have reported that they are well also.

The best possible outcome for this is that is can be resolved peacefully. God alone can insure that taking place. Please continue in earnest prayer for the country and for those involved in negotiations. So far three are dead and six seriously wounded (from reports). Pray that no one else will be hurt. God has been so good. There has been so much coming and going these past few days and the Lord has made the way for each one. Pray for our travel. If we do fly out the next letter will be from Guinea. Also pray for Andrea Herman who will be flying in on Tuesday night. Our plan was to have the Nortons come down and meet all together as a field, but upcountry travel will not happen until everything is calm. So we’ll play it as it goes.

Again we thank you all for your words of encouragement and assurances of prayer! That means a lot to us. We would ask that as you worship this week that you also remember your brothers and sisters in Guinea before the Lord in your services as a body of Christ.

Next time from Conakry??

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