We took a trip to the south of the island of Java to see a beach where one of the tsunami's hit. Our family and Janna's parents went to the beach to hang out and see some of the effects of what happened. We had a great time talking to people and hearing some very interesting stories about what happened. I guess the water receeded a great distance off the beach and some of the kids were playing soccer on the beach. Some of the people playing soccer had heard about the tsunami in Aceh and that the water had receeded there too, so some of the children ran and told their parents. The rest of the children kept playing soccer and most of them were swept away by the wave. One of the ladies told us that her older son ran from the beach but could not convince his younger brother and the younger child died. So much devestation and loss of life. The government has told the town not to begin rebuilding because they think another tsunami is coming. The last one hit in July 2006. People there are beginning to get their lives back on track and it was interesting to see all the devestation to the buildings.
We are now back in school and coaching bball. The next little while sees us quite busy studying language, travelling for a bball tournament, travelling to return Janna's parents to the airport in Jakarta, travelling to MAF meetings, and studying studying studying. Is going to make for a quick month.
Please continue to pray for our health, desire to learn the language, and schooling for the children. Thank you so much for all your prayers. Talk to you all again soon.
