Hey everyone

Well, we had a frightening experience today. We went to the beach for some recreational time between our morning and night services. We were told numerous times that the currents were strong, and not to go out too far. Dallas and I stayed in the surf, and knew (both of us not being very good swimmers) not to go any further. But two of the younger boys who are here with the team (around 14 maybe) started getting pulled too far.

Zack, one of the other interns, was a lifeguard and swam out there to try to get them. He got stuck too, and his father went out after him. Two Nicaraguans swam out and got the boys in, but Zack and his father had drifted out so far that no one would go, because they knew they would get stuck too. They were yelling help and going under for long periods of time.

Finally, a guy swam out there and was able to help get them back in, but Zack’s dad, Keith, could not even hold himself up anymore. We got them both ashore and after vomiting up lots of water and breathing exercises the guy helped him do, they were finally able to at least sit upright. They guy turned out to be from New Zealand, and after he sat with Keith for at least 20 minutes and making sure he was okay, he walked away. I saw him walk behind a stand and start throwing up water himself. Dallas and I took him some water and told him thank you.

Needless to say, it was very frightening. We, Dallas especially, have become great friends with Zack and were already making plans to visit him and his family sometime, because he lives on the way to my best friend’s house in Texas. But God’s hand was upon them, and this man who appeared out of the blue was used in a magnificent way to bring our two brothers to safety.

Please keep their health in your prayers, because they undoubtedly were very shaken by the experience. But glory to God for bringing them back to us.

As I said before, Dallas and I will be arriving in Louisville at 10:23 on Tuesday, August 16th. We fly through Miami, then through Chicago. Can’t wait to be home and to see everyone.

Love you and miss you!

S & D