With all of the recent disasters around the world, both man-made (Civil War in Libya and Ivory Coast, protests in Egypt and Tunisia, etc) and natural (earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, floods in Australia, etc), I feel for those affected by the disasters. But now that I work in the Embassy, I can't help but think of the work facing those consular officers. Sleepless nights and long hours, identifying bodies and calling next of kin, not knowing what to do when there is so much to be done.
So, when I woke up this morning and saw the devastation in Japan, my heart went out to all those directly affected. But, I also thought about those who are dealing with the aftermath as well.
We should all remember to keep those officers and their families who support them in prayer. There are some tough days ahead.
ReplyDeleteI was watching a story on AFN about how commercial aircraft were having to land at a US airbase in Japan, because that's the only place they could land... and my heart went out, not only to those affected directly, but to the military working there. I know that I'd want to be home, checking the safety of my family and their shelter in the aftermath of such devastation, etc. yet... they had planes and people to care for. It's hard...
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ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that I have linked your post to my blog. http://webtexans.wordpress.com/2011/03/13/behind-the-scenes/
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