OK. (Deep breath. Long sigh) I have a meeting in a few minutes but I really NEED to tell you what has been going on. You know that we are all getting ready to go on OE. There will be a total of 75 of us leaving on Monday to fly in to a remote village called Kosarek. Well, we just got word yesterday that there is a measles epidemic going through that village right now and so far 60 kids have died. Not sure the number of adults. So, now the doctor here has said that if any of the high schoolers have not been vaccinated for measles they will not be allowed to go on OE. The risk is too high that they may get it and spread it to the other villages that we are hiking to.
I am not sure how many kids here will have to stay behind. Right now it looks like there may be three in our Hostel that can’t go.
Please pray. We are heading into an area that is going through such a time of mourning. We need to be so respectful and full of care and concern. These people need hope and we can bring hope.
I will keep you updated and I learn more.
Rachel
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