Calm after the Storm

Typhoon Bavi approached and blew by. It veered northward so that the most powerful part of the storm did not make landfall in Taiwan. Local governments cancelled work and classes on Saturday in order to keep residents safe.

The north and the northeast areas of Taiwan still experienced high winds and torrential rains. Local flooding, landslides, and other conditions made it necessary to evacuate about 14 thousand people.

Although it is the largest storm in many years, Taiwan was spared the tragic losses of some other nearby nations. We are thankful that here are no typhoon-related deaths reported in Taiwan. 87 people were injured–falling off scooters or bicycles in the storm, etc. An additional 26 were injured while preparing to fend off the storm.

Agricultural losses will be extensive. The Spring monsoon rains and the typhoon have pushed the price of fresh vegetables up to about seven times the normal amount.

The storm was not as intense where we live. We were able to arrange to move the remaining furnishings out of our house prior to the storm. (We are able to use borrowed folding tables and chairs. And we kept our bed to sleep in.)

Praise God with us that He directed our decision-making so that everyone remained safe and we were able to accomplish the needed tasks.

Praise and Prayer

• These days are busy with saying good-byes. Please pray for God to help us communicate His love to those we meet in the last two days.
• Thank-you for praying for safe travel and a speedy adjustment to the 15 hour time difference.
• Please pray that God will direct us to a quality used car for use after our relocation to  Canada.
• Please pray for special memory-making moments as we reunite with family members. We plan to travel to see different family members during our first weeks in Canada.