Please Pray

My parents live in the Philippines and where they live has started flooding. I think the worst is over now. They were stuck in their car for 18 hours. My mom has arthritus and was on her way to the hospital to talk about some procedures she is going to have done. Needless to say she did not make the appointment. Also she was without her medicine for 18 hours but God kept her as strong as possible.

Another blessing is they were stuck by a grocery store so they were able to get some food and water that helped them during their long duration in the car. Also one of their church members walked in the typhoon to find them and take them some water and crackers. They had frozen meat that was thawing out so they were able to give it to him to take to his family. When they had to get out to walk to the store my mom said there were snakes, rats and cockroaches floating in the freezing cold water. Three of her favorite things.

While they were in the car they kept getting calls and texts from church members for help. Several of them told them the water was flooding their homes and businesses up to their chests. The area around there church was especially bad. God blessed by giving them a building on the second floor so their church was not only safe but became a safe haven for many of their church members and many others. Their house was not flooded but one of their cars got pushed down the street and they were able to get someone to move it and park it in a safe place for them.

While they were in the car they said people that were trying to cross the street had to hold on to a rope to not get swept away. There has not been a typhoon like this in 20 years. Many people have probably lost their homes and others their lives. Please continue to pray for those that are still looking for safety. I am praying that many found shelter in my parent's church and my dad will have the chance to share the gospel with them. I know God an use this tragedy for good if people let him.

Also I have a dear friend that is flying to the Philippines right now. I pray that he gets there safely and does not get delayed in another country and that he will be able to have someone to get him at the airport. I also have another friend who's 13 year old sister is in the hospital with an appendicitus and her mom is unable to get to the hospital. There is another missionary family with her but it's still scary not to have your mom there. Pray that the doctor's will operate even thought they are unable to get parental consent.

Thank you all for your prayers!

Mandy