This morning at approximately 4:40 am Kristen and I were suddenly awakened as our apartment shook back and forth for about 5 to 10 seconds. Still dazed and confused from our slumber, we didn't realize that we had just experienced our first earthquake. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have gone through larger earthquakes but when you have never been in one they can be quite scary. After 30 minutes of my investigating possible scenarios like planes crashing or boilers exploding, I had come to the conclusion that we must have just been in an earthquake. Then right after we laid back down to "faire un grosse matinee" or sleep in for you english speakers, there it went again. The aftershock was nothing like the original quake which I later found out registered a 3.71 on the richter scale, nevertheless still a bit scary for us. There was obviously no structural damage to anything and it wasn't even big enough to make the news I don't think but I will say that it did provoke some thoughts in our minds. I can't imagine what the people in Pakistan felt about three weeks ago when around 40,000 people lost there lives to the devasting earthquake. It makes us realize just how quickly things can change and how little control we actually have over our lives. Without warning we were totally out of control. We felt helpless. Today we are grateful that we serve a God who takes care of us and tells us that we don't have to have everything under control in this life. We just need to surrender to him and trust him completely.
Thanks to everyone who has been posting. We love to hear from all of you. Keep checking back for new posts. If anyone is interested, we had the opportunity to go to Paris and we will post a few pics from that trip. Keep in touch.
Joel and Kristen
5 comments:
Wow! You are livng in some beautiful scenery. I think I don't mind missing the earthquake though. I am really glad to have a way to catch up with you again. Keep posting and I will keep reading...maybe someday I will make a blog, but my life is not as interesting as yours.
I'm glad you are okay! I hope you didn't mind me putting your blog on my blog- I just wanted others to catch up with you guys!!!
We love you!
Staci & Chris
Joel and Kristen,
Hey guys! looks like a pretty rough place. =) I guess you are suffering for Jesus big time hugh? we love you guys and are praying for you. Just remember old chingchong...
Matt and Mel
Hey, We were wondering about you guys. Hope you were not caught close to any of the riots going on. Just wanted to know if you guy's are doing alright. Love ya, Jayson and Cori
Hey Joel and Kristen, I am glad to see your sight. This is some awesome info on what GOD is doing in both of your lives. GOD could not have chosen a better couple for the task of Cameroon. I am excited for you both on finishing up and getting to the mission field (even though you are already on one there). I can't wait to hear how God is using you both upon arriving in Cameroon. It sounds as if a lot of things are happening all around you. Keep the faith and GOD SPEED. Talk to you soon, Ty
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