Please contact me if you'd like to join me in providing food for friends in need.
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This is the most recent update from Nate (Reuben's brother).
At 7:10 AM central US time, I received a call from Reuben letting me know that the initial funds that we transfered using Western Union had indeed arrived and that Pastor Christophe Hadama was able to get the money.
N'djamena is relatively quiet although there is still a lot of uncertainty. The local authorities in Chad are telling residents that they can head back into the city; however, we remain cautious as there are reports that the rebels are not that far off and could attack again. Only the next few days will tell.
Reuben says that there are some people who are moving further into Cameroon, others are venturing back into Chad and many are staying put. Even if people go back to Chad, the infrastructure has been so badly damaged that resources will be scarce for a while yet.
It's an encouragement knowing that money can be transfered to help meet their basic needs. Please continue to pray for wisdom for Reuben and safety for his Dad, Abel as he travels to his family.
Residents walk through the destroyed central market of N'Djamena, Chad, Wednesday Feb. 6, 2008 -- I walked through this market and am so sad to see the destruction.
People carrying their belongings are seen through a star-shaped cut as they cross Ngueli bridge over the Logone-Chari river into Cameroon fleeing fighting in N'Djamena February 4, 2008. The U.N. Security Council urged countries on Monday to support Chad's government against rebels, opening the way for foreign aid to help thousands who have fled a two-day assault on the capital.
Photos taken from
Yahoo Slideshow I'd encourage you to take a look at some of the pictures to get an idea of the reality facing civilians there.
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