Prayer Request - Vainty

Grandeagle | July, 13, 2006 | Grandeagle

[GrandEagle]

A family friend is trapped in Lebanon.

[HAL9000]

Just saw that on AFP. Posting now.

[Bahbah]

Prayers for those now in harm's way.

[CDHart]

May God watch over your friends and their group and all of our people who go in harm's way. May He build a hedge of protection around them and see them safely home, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

[GrandEagle]

The last word we have from our friends was about 5:00pm CST last night. They are now in a safe place and are out of danger. They have plenty of supplies, the area is beautiful and the people are friendly and helpful. They still have no idea when they will be able to find a way out.

I thank you all so much for your prayers for safety. It appears that God has answered in the affirmative!

Please continue to remember them in your prayers that they will be able to find a safe route out of the country.

I hope to hear something around 10am CST this morning. I will pass on new information as I get it.

I will be leaving in the morning on a business trip and may not have Internet access during the daytime; so my updates may be only in the evening hours.

We also have one of our own, fellow freeper Rebel_Yell2, who is stuck in Beirut. Please remember him in your prayers also.


Thanks so much for your prayers,
GE

[Bahbah]

We will look forward to the update and thanks be to God that they are in a safe place. By the way, it was through the report of rebel_yell2 that we heard of the road to Syria being bombed a good hour before it hit the news. He is in our prayers as well.

[GrandEagle]

We just heard from our friends. They are still doing fine.

The Embassy tells them that if they can make it to Cypress that they can get out but there is no way to get there. Travel in the area would be very hazardous, and all the bridges have been taken out by the IDF. For the present time they are just hunkered down.

The only communication out is using an Internet telephone and that connection is getting pretty bad.

Thanks for your continued prayers.

GE

[Bahbah]

On the bright side, they are going to have some terrific stories to tell.

[GreenHornet]

My prayers are with all of those who are in harm's way this evening in this dangerous part of the world.

[GrandEagle]

Thank you for your prayers!

[GrandEagle]

We heard from our friends Saturday morning. Not much has changed. They are still safe and the embassy says sit still - they are working on something.

Thanks for your continued prayers.

Remember our fellow freeper Rebel_Yell2.

GE

[fatima]

I will be going to Mass later and will pray for all.Glad they can keep in touch.

[Allegra]

Thanks for your continued prayers.

Remember our fellow freeper Rebel_Yell2.

I'm remembering your friends, our Rebel_Yell2 and all others stuck in harm's way there in Lebanon in my prayers each day.

Thank you for the updates and please keep us posted.

[rebel_yell2]

U.S. Embassy Preparations to Support Departure of American Citizens from Lebanon

July 16, 2006

The U.S. Department of State continues to work with the U.S. Department of Defense on a plan to help American citizens depart Lebanon. To assist with the planning of this operation, planning and security assessment teams arrived via helicopter at the U.S. Embassy in Awkar, July 16, at approximately 3:00 p.m.. The arrival of the teams is an important first step in facilitating the safe departure of Americans who want to leave Lebanon. The U.S. Government is making the arrangements necessary to provide secure transportation for American citizens who wish to depart Lebanon. The teams that arrived on the afternoon of July 16 are performing that planning role, and have no other mission. Additional information, as it becomes available, will be released via the media, Embassy warden announcements, and on the Embassy website. The Department of State continues to work around the clock to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens. The U.S. Embassy encourages Americans to register with the U.S. Embassy, preferably on line at http://lebanon.usembassy.gov or by fax at +961 4 544 209 or +961 4 544 037. The U.S. Embassy reaffirms the firm, enduring and non-negotiable commitment of the United States to Lebanon and the Lebanese people.

Whoo-HA!!! This was just recently posted to the Lebanese Embassy website. Finally, things appear to be moving!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

And I will be joining my prayers with yours, too...Good time for all of us Catholics to remember the Divine Mercy...

[Allegra]

Oh, thank God! Please stay in touch with us as much as you can and let us know when you're out.

[GrandEagle]

Great to hear fom you!

Prayers continue.

GE

[TexKat]

U.S. evacuation teams arrive in Lebanon

The Associated Press

BEIRUT, Lebanon — U.S. security teams arrived by helicopter Sunday at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to start planning the evacuation of Americans from Lebanon.

Two helicopters flew in from over the Mediterranean and landed on the embassy grounds, located on a fortified hilltop in the north Beirut suburb of Aukar, witnesses said.

"The arrival of the teams is an important first step in facilitating the safe departure of Americans who want to leave Lebanon," the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.

It said the teams would arrange for "secure transportation for American citizens who wish to depart Lebanon." There are an estimated 25,000 Americans living or working in Lebanon, but U.S. officials said they assume that far fewer would choose to leave.

The United States said Saturday it was working on a plan to evacuate American citizens from Lebanon to the neighboring island of Cyprus.

Israeli airstrikes targeting runways have closed down Beirut's international airport. Israel also imposed a naval blockade on the country and has made road travel dangerous by targeting the main highway between Lebanon and neighboring Syria.

[TexKat]

sEE POST #37.

[GrandEagle]

Thanks for the PING!
I heard on the news this morning that there are around 20,000 US citizens in the country.

I hope to hear more news this evening sometime.

Thanks again
GE

[poobear]

You've been on my mind. I pray for your safe return. I happened upon this international number for Americans who need assistance in getting out of Lebanon. 0-1-202-501-4444.

God Speed your return rebel!