It has been raining for three days and nights steady in and around Guatemala City. Saturday afternoon we are bracing for a tropical depression off the Pacific coast about 40 miles from the city. The storm is heading to the City. We are expicting more continueos and heavier rain for the next 48 hours. This is causing mud slides,blocking roads and moving houses. Many of the small rivers in and around the city are flooding major roads and highways.
At the same time the volcano Pacaya that many of you have climbed with me in erupting since last Thursday, closing the airport and most business in the city. I have about 2 inches of black snow all over our property and infact all of our community of San Cristobal. The volcano continues to send gas and black snow 2000 meters into the air spreading for miles. One reporter has been killed by a falling rock. Only 2 other deaths have been reported. The US embassy in Guatemala is closed on Thursady and will try to open on Tuesday next. The us embassy advise is to stay in our houses and not go our for any reason.We have had to cancell weekend services.
We want you all to know that the Allan family is fine Knowing that God's loving protection is at hand. I will blog latter tomorrow when we may know more.
In the mean time may you continue to experience the full blessing of God's grace and love and if we are not able to communicate with you before Jesus returns, then, we will see you in heaven.
Sincerely in Christ,
Tom,Elizabeth and Cheryl Leigh Allan.