Many of you have probably heard of the tsunami that hit Samoa this past week. We were so worried about so many people there, but through the grace of God we have found out that none of our closest friends and family were injured.
This is a picture of the fale (house) that Sivai spent a year of his life in. It's where we met him for the first time. It's where we stayed for two weeks getting to know him and his beautiful foster family. It's where we had so much fun dancing and singing in Samoan.
We learned that it was swept into the ocean, and I can't imagine the devastation that must be left. I'll always remember the first morning there waking up to the sounds of the ocean splashing up against the rocks about 5 feet from us, and the feel of the cool ocean breeze. We could see the sunrise from our window and we lay there in aw watching it rise over the ocean.
I hope that we can visit our friends and family there soon and make some new memories, but I'm so greatful for the ones that I have to cherish.
This is a picture of the fale (house) that Sivai spent a year of his life in. It's where we met him for the first time. It's where we stayed for two weeks getting to know him and his beautiful foster family. It's where we had so much fun dancing and singing in Samoan.
We learned that it was swept into the ocean, and I can't imagine the devastation that must be left. I'll always remember the first morning there waking up to the sounds of the ocean splashing up against the rocks about 5 feet from us, and the feel of the cool ocean breeze. We could see the sunrise from our window and we lay there in aw watching it rise over the ocean.
I hope that we can visit our friends and family there soon and make some new memories, but I'm so greatful for the ones that I have to cherish.
2 comments:
I'm glad to know that everyone you knew is ok.
Wow! It's funny how it can hit so close to home, but so very far away! Reminds me of the movie "The Other Side of Heaven". Thanks for the details!
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