Please Pray!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

This is urgent! Please pray for the People effected by yet another earthquake in Mexico. This one was much closer to Mexico City in the State of Morelos. At least 43 people are known dead and this figure is expected to rise dramatically. Whole buildings in Mexico City have collapsed including to school buildings full of children! 

I'm terrified for my Friends and Family who live in Morelos, Estado de Mexico and Mexico City! Today is the anniversary of the devastating earthquake of 1985 that killed at least 5,000 people!

[elvan]

Thomas3.20.2010‌ Prayers and love and hugs are with you...and all of Mexico. 

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Thank You ALL! We have heard from most family members. There were some minor injuries but for the most part all will be fine physically. I'm only too aware that emotional health may be another thing! The younger generation obviously don't remember the 1985 quake but those who have been through both have been doubly traumatized. 

My cousin in Mexico City has told me that when the quake hit she hugged her husband and son and said, "Goodbye! I'll see you on the other side!" and they held each other until the quake had stopped. Then like everybody they ran out into the streets because gas leaks make buildings explode! They are now homeless with a total loss of property but alive and grateful! 

Yet we all feel fortunate because as you know - more than 300 people weren't so lucky! One of our best qualities is the resilience that comes from family pulling together! We will rebuild!

Another quake today but in a neighboring state which did not affect us. It hit the same areas of the first quake back on September 8. The alarms went off in Mexico City but the quake was very far away and shallow. This was most likely an aftershock but unknown is from which quake? Both areas suffer damage due to infrastructure damage from previous quakes.

The devastation is widespread and nerves are on edge! But we will continue to trust in the Lord, rebuild and heal!

[MarilynH]

Oh Thomas I just can't imagine how devastating this is to lose everything that they own but thankful that they are alive, my prayers are still going up and I will continue to pray that they receive help from the governments that they receive their needs whatever they may be, drinking water, food, shelter all the essentials to get through each day! 

[Patty-cake]

Thomas,

Please know that I have been praying for everyone as well. So much devastation. I'm sure that no one can truly imagine how bad it actually is without experiencing first hand. I am very saddened for all that lost their loved ones but grateful that you have been able to communicate with your family and have found them alive. 

As Giulia stated earlier, prayers in numbers do make a difference so I will continue with prayers for all who are affected. 

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Thank You, Patty! I think of you often!

[c2q]

I'll continue to send prayers for all who suffer from this earthquake. Thomas. I am glad to hear that for the most part, your family survived without great physical injury. I know the recovery process is long and difficult. May they be well.