What sounds like thunder and rain is not what it appears. A volcano nearby is erupting. On the news there are people escaping and kids crying. Reporters say there is chaos in the city. Luis and I just came from outside where it is literally raining earth. From inside it is a normal, comforting sound. But knowing what is happening gives me a sobering feeling. Hundreds of people are reported missing and hurt, and thousands are being directly affected. Huge rocks have destroyed shelters. One man being interviewed live at this very moment described a huge river of lava before he broke down crying. As he tells his story of how he escaped, he praises God for rescuing him. The reporter is having a hard time holding it together.
At SETECA the freshly swept halls are now covered with dirt. I have had to reflect a lot lately on death. Yesterday when we were in class, there was a small plane flying overhead. Everyone heard when it clearly crashed nearby. After class Luis went with a group of people to see what happened. About a block away, the plane had crashed and exploded right in the middle of the city. The three people inside died instantly and there was also a worker who was killed when the plane crashed. Supposedly the pilot had been looking for SETECA’s soccer field to avoid killing anyone else. He missed it by a about a mile.
Wow!! We will be keeping you guys in your prayers. Good thing life is short! love ya!
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