Hi Emma, We are really shocked by what is going on in Thailand but so grateful that you are well and that you are working so hard for other people out there. Remember Joshua 1:9 (Nathan's favourite verse!) - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Lots of love, Sophie and Nathan xxx
Richard & Janet
We were away for Christmas, and away from a computer, when we heard about the wave and its devastation. We thought of you at once and wondered just where you were and, when we got home, looked up the website address in your mum and dad's letter. We felt mingled hope and concern as we passed your homepage with the verse "I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you in your travels ... "; then the relief and delight at seeing that it was true. May God bless you both, and keep you safe amidst the suffering and devastation. So many have not been protected, and there is so much to be done. May He be your strength and peace.
Sally And Mike
We are so thankful that you both survived this dreadful catastrophe. We hope that you are keeping well yourselves as you deal with situations that we can barely imagine. May God pour his Grace upon you Claire and Emma as you reach out to the suffering people there. You know that you are surrounded by prayer and how you are uppermost in our thoughts. With lots of love Sally and Mike xxx
The Gerries
Hi girls just to let you know that we are all praying for you and for the people you are in contact with. We are happyand relieved that you are both safe and can only imagine what distress and carnage you are seeing. In all the chaos and distress know that you are surrounded and upheld by the strongest arms and that you are being the face and hands of God in that place-even when it really doesn't feel like it. Exodus 23:20 'See I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you in your travels'
We have just seen the news and £25 million has been raised by ordinary britons to send out to you (well, not just you!) and fundraising is averaging out at around £1 mil raised per hour. The coverage here is just huge - you are not being forgotten about.
Is there any update on the young Swedish girl with the broken arm? We are praying for her.
As I'm sure you know, you are front page of the Littlehampton Gazette...and posing in your bikinis on page three!! Nice one ladies!
We love you bundles, keep you chins up and let us know what else we can do.
Lots of love,
David, Caroline, Megs Owz and Lydia xxx
"the Martin's"
Hi Emma, we are so relieved to hear you are both safe and well. Your continued efforts are commendable in the circumstances and we are very proud of you. Don't forget to look after yourselves as well as all the others you are tending to. You are in our thoughts always love The Martin's xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Pat Evans
Hi girls!!!! God's angels have certainly been looking after you! The media pictures have had me in tears over the last few days.I'm so glad you are safe. Keep sharing the love of God- that's what you're there for at this time.You're famous in Littlehampton now because of the Gazette!!! Take care girls-Kate sends her love too!!!! With much love and my prayers too....Patxx
David Thatcher
Claire & Emma. I have just spoken to you mum again this morning. You are featured on the front page of todays Littlehampton Gazette, and your e-mail has been reproduced in full on the third page. I was able to put editor Roger Green in touch with your parents and he has done an excellent job. He also mentions you in his Editorial Comment. I gather you have both now moved to the International Hospital to help out. We are very proud of you - well done. We will keep praying for you both. With love, David
Craig&carla
Hey claire, just thought we'd let you know that you're in our prayers and hearts at the mo. Love C&C
Jude Adam
Hi Claire... I didn't even know that you were over there till Paul B told me, and then told me you were ok about 3 seconds later. I'm overwhelmed with the thought of what you must be going through, and will continue to pray hard for you and Emma and those around you.
Hang in there Lady
Jude xx
Lottie And Sim
Hiya Clairey. Just to let you know you're very much in our thoughts. Love you. S & L xx
Simon & Sue
Hi Emma (& Claire),
As the full horror of what has taken place continues to play it's self out on our TV screens, just want to say again that our thoughts and prayers are with you. It sounds like you're doing an amazing job out there and very much living out your faith. Take care of each other in the midst of taking care of lots of others and hope whatever the next stage of your travels should be becomes clear soon,
love Simon & Sue
Allison
Dear Emma
So pleased to hear that you're both ok - I've had a combination of Boxing day and 27th and 28th away from hom, plus a very dodgy e-mail system at home to contend with!!! So apologies for the delay in contacting you - you really don't know how worried I've been (I mean REALLY worried!!!). Hope you are both still ok, both still strong, and both still doing all you can to help. Take care and now I'm really looking forward to seeing you when you get home!!!!
With lots of love for as peaceful a new year as possible