Dear Emma, hugely relieved to hear that you're safe and well. I've been watching the news and still can't quite comprehend the scale of this disaster.
Take care of yourselves.
Brenda.
x
Jane And Rick
We are so thankful that you were kept safe and protected. We are praying for strength as you continue to care for people and bring them God's comfort. We are thinking of you lots.
Love Jane
x
Eileen And Alan
Hi Claire - We have been with Cathy and Paul for Christmas - with Rich, Gran and Molly Dog! They all send their love. We'll never forget Boxing Day morning 2004 - Cathy and Paul spending what seemed like hours on the 'phone trying to get some news and the relief and joy when we eventually heard you were safe! Take care of yourself as well as others - lots of love from Eileen and Alan xxxxx
Cathy
Hi Bear and Emma,
Thank you so much for your update today, its brilliant to know what you are up to - sorry about Pauley - blame it on your big bro (Dale)! When anxiously waiting to hear how you were on Boxing Day Morning - for 3 hours......finally Dale called and said you were at the health spa - should have know you'd be at church!!!! Sunday init!
Anyway wherever you were - you're both safe and we love you and are very happy you are ok xxxxxxxxxxxxxxlove cathxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mum & Dad
Wonderful to read your message. We will keep praying, take care of yourselves, lots of love , hugs and prayers.We will look out for more news when you can send it. Mum &Dad.xxxx
David Thatcher
Claire, so glad you are ok. Have chatted with your mum. Lots of people from the church have been ringing us to find out news. I've emailed all the leaders so keep them up to date. Our prayer is that God will keep you safe and use you in great ways wherever you are. With all love and all at Arun. David
Lottie And Sim
Hiya Claire.
We're just so very relieved that you guys are ok. Can't imagine what it must be like out there right now.
We are thinking of you.
Loads of love, sim & lot xxxxx
Alan & Margie
We were so relieved to learn that you are both well. We had a long chat with Heather this morning and she told us that you had telephoned her. Love to you both. A&M.
The Spiritual Ones
By the way, Paul, we were being deeply, deeply spiritual on our way to church when the waves hit... not living it up in the spa as you made out! (Actually, we were planning to go on the way home....ha ha!). Get your facts straight, mate!!!!!
Claire And Emma
By the grace of God we are alive! We missed the tidal wave by about 20 minutes. We were on our way to a church inland when it struck. We are so thankful to God for keeping us safe and for all your kind messages. Just to update you, we are still at the church which has been registered as an official rescue centre. There are many people with horrific injuries coming in, some not knowing if their family members are alive or dead. It has been physically and emotionally draining, but we've been blown away by the miracles happening around us too. Families who spent last night in tears of despair have today been reunited and the tears are of joy. Today we went back to our bungalow to retrieve our things (which were fine) and found the hotel where we had been enjoying the pool on Christmas Day was completely devastated. Our friend who works there has lost everything - all swept out to sea and a palm tree in his apartment. It feels like a disaster movie set, but it's real. Please pray for strength and wisdom and for our continued safety. We'll stay here as long as we're needed and post a message later in the week when we know what's happening. Internet connections are under strain, so this is the best place to contact us. Thanks again. It's great to know that people are thinking of us.
Love the girls xx
Robert And Karen Hagan
To repeat everyone else... we're really thankful to God for keeping you safe, may he continue to do so. We've been following your journey and were really worried as soon as we heard the news yesterday. Thank God for his mercy and thank him too that he can turn such an awful disaster into something for good. We're praying that the Lord will give you all the emotional and physical strength you need; to deal with the shock of the devastation around you and help you come to terms with your survival when so many others were lost.
Esther
Emma, only just managed to get onto your site and find out you were ok, all your messages go to work so i couldn't check before. My word, you had me worried! Praying for safety and provision for you as you come to terms with what is happening around you and i am sure He will have much planned for you and your skills.
Love e x