I am alive. I am safe.
Someone that I know passed away this week trying to help a flood victim. Insane. Thank goodness for the gospel of Jesus Christ. A member of the ward in Okotoks.
High River was the first area evacuated. Our missionaries called us at about 9:30 telling us that the basement suite they live in was filling up with water. So, we told them to evacuate to Okotoks. They gathered up a few belongings and went to Okotoks. The next day High River was completely under water, people were being rescued from their rooftops by helicopters.
Later that day, we were down in Okotoks helping the Elders move to the apartments on higher ground because the Sheep River was also flooding.
Some of the Elders in North Calgary have been moved to higher ground as well. The Elders in Medicine Hat are also alive and well. The Bs live far from the river and shouldn't be directly affected by the flood, but they have certainly been in my prayers. I don't want any friends harming themselves around the flood.
Truthfully, this natural disaster is being treated rather casually by everyone in Calgary. The floods are big, but people don't really see how devastating they are. We drove over a bridge 2 days ago and saw the river flowing over two full golf courses.
The incredible thing is, though, that things like this make the Lord's hand so easy to see. None of the missionaries have been harmed, but we are getting our bright yellow shirts ready for when the floods go down. We've built upon a solid foundation, which is Christ, and we are ready and willing to serve, lift, help, inspire, and love. Many have been harmed by nature's course, but God will lift them up again. Amazingly, we are His servants who have the opportunity to be a part of that incredible hope. The Lord is humbling His people, and much happiness will come as the hope and light of the Gospel spreads forth. I can't wait until we can help. :D
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