Monday, November 3, 2008

Bridge Out


Here is the bridge over the Agua Amarrillo, about 5 miles from where we live. We had heard that it was washed out, and when Brian went there yesterday, he saw that this time, the reports were true. There is a huge section in the middle that is completely gone. They are ferrying people and supplies across in an a small boat. This is the main road to Tacoa that I have mentioned in the past and with the bridge out, it will be much harder to get food and clean water into Trujillo.
Yesterday we had beautiful weather with sunshine and a nice breeze. The kids were so happy to play outside! A little bit of sun was good for all of us.
The hole I showed you Sunday is semi-fixed now. We think they just dumped a load of dirt in one side so that road is open to one way traffic in that spot. That problem was fixed very quickly. Unfortunately, the bridge is a much bigger deal and we don't expect it to be passable any time soon.

3 comments:

The Unlikely Homeschooler said...

prays being said in Georgia...we love you guys!

Carolee/Steve said...

Hi guys,
Praying for more sunshine and for safety for you and for those affected by the flooding.
Thanks for posting the pictures - they are unbelievable.
Miss you lots!
love Carolee & Steve
xo

Jayna said...

Amazing. Thank you for all the updates. I'm glad to hear you are safe and the sun is shining! Both are an answer to prayer! I've been thinking about II Corithians 4 a lot lately, and I have to say that I see v16 in your life! Even though there are outward troubles, it seems your spirits are renewed by the Lord.
Keep up the great work. We're keeping you in prayer!

God bless,
jayna

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." II Corinthians 4:16,17