Thursday, November 27, 2008

Just in case..we're all fine!

Hi all,

I just wanted to quickly let you know that everything here is just fine. I'm not sure what you have heard about the situation in India yet, but as Nepal is facing it's own problems today I wanted to prevent any mix ups and assure you that the situation here in Nepal is not affecting me and that the problems in India, horrific as they are, are as far away for me as they are for you.

So, yes, Kathmandu is facing another day of strikes because two additional bodies have been discovered in the forest, but the strikes are mostly directed at the slow police response and so foreigners are being completely ignored. Additionally, because of my recent accident, I'm still resting up in Satdo Bato away from the chaos.

As for India, right now, it's just to sad and too startling for me to talk about. Being away from home, on a holiday and having to face news like this is too difficut to explain. My prayers are with all of the hostages in India, and all of their families.

I am more thankful than ever that my family and friends on both sides of the planet are safe and sound, but I'm so saddened that it comes in the face of such horrible news.

Love you all,

1 comments:

Carey said...

Sarah, I'm glad that you & your surrogate family over there are safe. I did think about you when I first found out about the Mumbai. Then I felt reassured when I thought about how much distance there is from there to Kathmandu (after looking at a map). I don't know what's going on in Nepal. Though, I will continue to pray for the hostages, their families, the police force to be effective, the "militants" to honor the human life by ending their quest. I'll also remember to send out a "request" for things in Nepal to balance out. Anything helps.

I didn't know you were in an accident, but I hope that you're healing speedily.
~Carey