Thursday, September 30, 2010

We're not snowed in - we're couped in!

Today we are housebound as the country is under a state of emergency due to the police going on strike. Obviously there is a lot happening in the main cities - Quito and Guayaquil with looters having a field day due to absence of police, but here in Cuenca the streets are prettty quiet so far. We have been told to stay at home so that is just what we are doing. Oh except Mark has gone with Damaris to collect some clothes for her to stay with us tonight but they will be back soon. Our field service group and telephone witnessing has been cancelled for tonight and we will just have to wait to see what tomorrow brings. But for now folks - be assured when you see the news about Ecuador that we are safe and well. I will keep you informed as to how things go.

7 comments:

Tom & Elaine Plank said...

Saw the news on BBC, and read about it with great interest. Keep us posted
about status. If ever there was a time to talk about "good gov't" in service now may be it, when situation permits.

Aaron said...

Will it still be sweet for our visit? does travel insurance cover when there is coups?

altiro said...
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altiro said...

Sin querer minimizar los terribles hechos ocurridos. Se que las noticias muestran lo peor que esta pasando.
Mantengance en casa como lo estan haciendo y sigan las instrucciones que de la sucursal. Jehová los protejerá

Un Abrazo a la distancia.

Rubén

Judy A said...

Thanks for letting us know. Hope things get back to normal soon. Doug and I were worried that the situation could give the friends some trouble. Stay safe.

Maureen and Lloyd said...

We are glad you are safe and look after each other play your card games and time will go fast.

Carol :) said...

We are thinking of you guys. Cliff was reading Teletxt, as he does!, and was very concerned for you. good to hear you are lying low and following instructions. Congrats on the new house by the way. Sounds awesome and big enough for all your plans :) Miss you. xx