Thanks for keeping us updated.
My former Church (before I moved) sponsored a medical student from the Solomons, where cataracts are serious and widespread (the sun!). He returned there and was doing much good work "making the blind to see". It was wonderful to read his letters and see the pictures. I would love to go there! I pray for all the people there, but can't help but wonder and worry a bit about the good doctor and his family, too.
A ferry operator in the western province of Gizo, about 60 kilometres north-west of the earthquake's epicentre, says all the houses on the islands are under water.
Nixson Silas said he could see kitchen utensils and other belongings floating in the sea.
A journalist at the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation in Honiara told ABC Newsradio that early reports from the island of Simbo spoke of damage to houses and waves travelling 200 metres inland.
The Solomons is a big place and there are a lot of islands, odds are your friend wasn't there - do you know what island he lives on?
God takes care of his own.
Unless your a vocal Catholic Priest in China.
Point being you can be a Doc, Lawyer ect and journey into the unstable areas of the world and work but you sometimes have to show the Lord through your work but Hush your words.
I am amazed all the time that God sent his only begotten Son so that we could join again.
Specially this time of year.
Sorry wrong thread.