15 August 2007

7.5 Earthquake, but I am Safe and Sound

Many of you may have heard that there was a very larger Earthquake tonight that struck near Lima, Peru, magnitude 7.5. It was very strong, very scary, a few items moved around in my home, and books off the shelves, a few new cracks in the plaster, but I am ok. I was actually on a bus when it struck and only felt the tail end of the almost 1 min. of shaking. We don't know yet how the earthquake has affected the communities where we work (the homes there are built on steep hill sides, and on very unstable ground and rocks), so please be praying for the families there, that everyone is safe. I am going out there tomorrow morning to see how things are and will let you all know.

Thanks for your prayers.

Lauren

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