Glad to see all that pracice at singing harmonies paid off. You are stars! Well done. Can I have your autographs, please?! Unfortunately I only saw a little bit on the telly but I cheered loudly and cried. Can't believe you were mugged. It really is just lke Rusholme!
So good to hear your news - thanks for the e mail Emmma. We are thinking of you loads and praying hard.
Liz and Roshan are doing ok. They are over here for a few days actually en route to Canada and are also busy adopting a baby in between co-ordinating a relief program back home in Sri Lanka! They are working with lots of contacts around the coast trying to sort things out.
Take great care of yourselves and make sure you stay in one piece.
Love you
Mazda
xxx
Esther, Sheila And Myra
HUGS FROM THE NATIONAL
Claire And Emma
WE ARE OK! DON'T PANIC! For those of you who haven't heard, we were mugged last night. We were driving the moped we've hired and were literally 2 mins from home, when two Thai guys came alongside, held a knife to Claire's throat and forced us off the road. After a short struggle, they made off with both our bags. Apart from the photos, everything can be replaced. That's not a problem. The most gutting thing is lists of email addresses of survivors we helped were taken. Not sure if we'll be able to track people down now. We've finally made some decisions about what to do next. We'll continue to help with the relief efforts at the church until the end of the month (see www.phuketchristiancentre.com for project details). Providing that we can get replacement passports by then, we'll head to Singapore and then on to Australia. It's going to be hard to leave.
We know you've probably been asked a hundred times, but please consider making a donation to the relief work here at the church. They really, really, really need the money! Thank you. Lots and lots of love, the girls xx
Julie And Ella
Blimey, what an awful thing to happen. So wish I could help you, a 'virtual' hug will have to do! Thinking about you constantly. Ella has started setting her alarm so she watch the news before she goes to school.
Big big hugs and xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Chris And Pat
Hi Claire and Emma .Sending you our love and prayers. We're looking after mum and dad for you. Whatever happens God will not let you down.This is certainly some adventure you are on! Much ,much love- Chris and Pat.
Paul And Pip
Hi Claire (Tues 11th Jan 2005)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you girl. We prayed for you at cell last night and again this morning in the office. At a time where god may seem a million miles a way, I was reminded of a verse for you in Hebrews 13.
"Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you." "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid".
Chin up, and Keep on going on.
Love you lots
Paul and Pip and your cell (Jo, Kelly, Mike and Sally, Stew and Sarah, David and Caroline, and Elizabeth)
Allie
Hey Girls. Praying for your situation, hope you both OK. Love you Allie
Sam Gray
Claire , just heard your news from the prayer chain. Just letting you know that we really love you and our prayers are with you. God has it all in hand.
All my love
Sam
Ruth From St B's
Dear Emma (and Claire),
Have just watched your TV debut ( on video from Henry and Jane as I missed it live), so encouraged to hear how you are making a difference - I do feel like I can't really comprehend how life must be for you guys and the Thai people around you. Will continue to pray for more miracles - and also for continuing strength and resources for all that you are invloved with.
Much love
Ruth, Chris & Grace x (and all the Oasis Team)
Al & Jan
Hi Claire
We've just heard your news through the prayer chain. Hold on to God girl! Our continued prayers are with you. Al & Jan Evans
David Vickers
Dear Claire and Emma
Thank you for the email asking for us to support your efforts in rebuilding a school. I have already talked with the children about our fund raising effort and they are bursting with ideas! We are all eager to see the money targeted and this seems the perfect way to use the funds. Please send us details of what you intend to do, with relevant photos if that is possible. We will show the children them in an Assembly. I will talk to other heads of local schools and see if they are willing to help as well. It really is turning into an unforgettable trip in so many ways. All the children are aware of your involvement. We are all following the events you have become so much involved in. We are so glad and relieved that you are both safe.
God Bless and we look forward to hearing from you
Dave, the children and all your friends at Flora xxxxxxxx
Esther At Nhnn
Dear Emma, Matt saw you on TV but the rest of us keep missing you! But you are in all our thoughts and prayers. Luv from all.