Hurricane Richard Update

As many of you now know, Belize was hit with a hurricane last night. Thankfully our small village was spared and we passed through with mild wind and rain. I know this was due to all the prayers that were sent up on our behalf.  While I don't have any clear reports right now I have heard that most of the damage was suffered along the coast, Belize City being hit hard.

In caution we opened up the church, which is a designated shelter here in Guinea Grass.  This was my first hurricane and it was interesting to experience something of this nature. I will admit that I prefer earthquakes as they are over quicker and I can simply roll over and go back to sleep. But it was nice to at least know something was coming...that was a plus right?

Preparation for the incoming storm started early Sunday morning. Windows were boarded up, shutters nailed closed and roofs tied down.  In case of flooding all items needed to be off the floor yet under something in case the roof came off.

This was us girls for most of the night....on our laptops. It's a very strange feeling having to think about what little items you can take with you, knowing that the rest of your stuff may very well get destroyed. 

Oh and my shirt reads, "Sister of a United States Marine".. take that Hurricane Richard! 

  

One of the local scouts who worked as a runner during the storm. They checked homes and ran information from shelter to shelter.  Several of them came and hung out in the church or office to listen to the storm's progress on the radio and chat. 

A general picture of the shelter through out the night. Be careful you don't step on someone as you go to the bathroom! :) 

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Now I just need a shirt that reads, "I survived Hurricane Richard."