Quiet Streets, Anxious Moods
Yaounde is extremely quiet this morning ... maybe too quiet. No shops, schools, or offices are open. The streets are completely empty of cars, taxis, motorbikes, trucks.
The school located next door to our house is closed, though a few students showed up early this morning. They've all been sent home.
I am happy to report that when I awoke, we had electricity and water. Rumors were circulating last night that those services would be cut off at midnight. I'm taking precautions in case that happens. But everyone is still wondering about the long-term implications of President Biya's hard-line approach to the rebellion.
I am so relieved that our last VIM team of the season got on a plane Saturday night, before the troubles started. Other short-term missioners in Cameroon have not been so lucky: see this story.
I am not in any danger; I'm just sticking close to home, and waiting for a sense of normalcy to return to the streets. Thanks again for all your prayers!
3 comments:
Lord, thank you for electricity, thank you for running water, thank you for safety. We trust that you'll continue to keep Wes in your care. Please wrap your comfort around Leah and the girls during this time of waiting and uncertainty. Amen.
Wes, Ronny and I are praying for your safe return. Also, for the Lord to put arm around Leah and the girls while they are waiting on you. I am praying very hard that some kind of peace will come over the people in Cameroon.
Everyone at the NTC Conference is thinking and praying for you - I went in to the office today. They were glad I got out but concerned for you. I hope Collins is doing okay too and Simion.
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