For those who haven't heard, N'Djamena just became a victim of international terrorism. Boko Haram, a terrorist organization based in Maiduguiri, Nigeria, crossed into Tchad last week and orchestrated twin suicide bombings, killing 29, wounding hundreds and striking fear into the hearts of many, causing them to seek out what could protect them, for some the Koran, for others the Bible, and for a great number, whatever spirits they feel can do them the most good.
I want to thank you for your prayers. We covet them. I know there are many families and individuals who pray for us daily.
The bombs went off in places we have been to dozens of times. My colleague, Dr Odeï, was scheduled to be there at that moment, applying for his passport. Due to a last-second cancellation, he wasn't there. Two other volunteers were driving away when the bombs exploded. They heard them and saw the smoke.
This is real, but we remain optimistic. Optimistic security will now be at an all-time high. Optimistic Boko Haram will go back into its cowardly hiding. Optimistic Boko Haram will soon be annihilated. Optimistic God hasn't brought us this far not to have us finish the work He's set before us. Optimistic God will continue to protect us. Optimistic this will all not matter soon enough, and we will be on our way to a better home than even America can provide.
Olen Netteburg
Missionarydoctors.blogspot.com
Danae.netteburg@gmail.com
Olen: +235 91 91 60 32
Danae: +235 90 19 30 38
Olen et Danae Netteburg
Hôpital Adventiste de Bere
Boîte Postale 52
Kelo, Tchad
Afrique
Volunteers Welcome!!!
I want to thank you for your prayers. We covet them. I know there are many families and individuals who pray for us daily.
The bombs went off in places we have been to dozens of times. My colleague, Dr Odeï, was scheduled to be there at that moment, applying for his passport. Due to a last-second cancellation, he wasn't there. Two other volunteers were driving away when the bombs exploded. They heard them and saw the smoke.
This is real, but we remain optimistic. Optimistic security will now be at an all-time high. Optimistic Boko Haram will go back into its cowardly hiding. Optimistic Boko Haram will soon be annihilated. Optimistic God hasn't brought us this far not to have us finish the work He's set before us. Optimistic God will continue to protect us. Optimistic this will all not matter soon enough, and we will be on our way to a better home than even America can provide.
Olen Netteburg
Missionarydoctors.blogspot.com
Danae.netteburg@gmail.com
Olen: +235 91 91 60 32
Danae: +235 90 19 30 38
Olen et Danae Netteburg
Hôpital Adventiste de Bere
Boîte Postale 52
Kelo, Tchad
Afrique
Volunteers Welcome!!!
Praying for your safety. May God keep you all in His tender care.
ReplyDeleteWhat a close call for many of the workers! God isn't done with y'all yet. Btw I miss you all and mango smoothies, but not the heat :-).
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