Nairobi Fire

Yesterday, in Nairobi, not too far from us, a fire broke out in the slums. A fuel line burst, and people were so desperate for fuel, that they ran to the broken pipeline to gather as much as they could. As we well know, running toward an open fuel line isn't the best idea. The result of this, was that over 100 people died and several are badly burned as the fuel caught on fire. Several people, in addition, have lost their "homes" to the fire. Besides being incredibly saddened by these deaths, I am still amazed at the poverty here. Who in their right mind runs towards a broken pipeline for fuel except for desperate people? Please keep this country in your prayers, as this one story shows how truly poverty stricken most of this country is. I suppose on a more selfish note, the bursting of a fuel line could mean more power rationing, food rationing (as trucks run out of gas to run their cars to import goods), as well as losing gas for our cars. If we do have to have gas imported, the prices are going to skyrocket to an even higher price than they already are (over 5 dollars a gallon currently), which won't be very fun. Wanted to post this, not to alarm, but to ask for prayer. Jonathan and I are fine and trust in a sovereign God for protection as needed. Continue to pray for this countries poverty and unrest. It is like nothing I have ever seen before.