On Saturday, Jeff took us to the sight of the landslide which took place January 4th of this year. There is no way to adequately capture the massive area of the slide. Many people were drowned that day in a mass of dirt and rock. Even still not all of the bodies have been found. What a tragedy! It also was a ministry opportunity for Jeff and his family as they assisted in the relief effort. This was our second time to visit and we noticed how the land has continued to slide downward. Our photos just can't tell the whole picture...
Across this mountain was the only east-west road in this northern area. The people has constructed another road down the mountain. We were standing on the level where the original road was as we looked down and took this picture of the new road. It was not sonstructed by the government but by the people who depend upon this corridor.
But almost daily "rocks" can be heard tumbling down the side of the mountain threatening to destroy the cars as they pass. At times,the road has been closed as they work to clear "rocks" that have obstructed the way. Here you can see the deep gullies that have been formed by the continued slides and rock tumbles. As you look at the size of the "rock" beside the cars you can note the extreme danger to pass along this corridor. Yet, weekly Jeff and his worker pass this way to share the Gospel with people on the other side who are hungry to hear the truth in their own language, Poqomchi.
As you study the pictures, remember to pray for Jeff, for us, and the other many missionaries who travel through dangerous roads to share the precious message of Jesus Christ.
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