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April 30, 2009
by Christina Johnson
Although the swine flu epidemic hasn't hit certain tribes in Mexico, it is still affecting the lifestyle and daily routines of tribes where some NTM missionaries are working.
For the next ten days, Mexico is restricting socializing and travel. Many businesses are closed.
Even school is canceled, which means some missionaries will be homeschooling their children on top of trying to maintain their other responsibilities.
"The students are having to do their work at home. It is a bit rough on the parents," missionary Barbara Russ wrote.
On April 30, it will be Children's Day in Mexico, but instead of celebrating, children everywhere will be cooped up in their homes.
"It is sad," Barbara wrote. "With the swine flu precautions, the kids are going to be disappointed."
Although this is a serious and dangerous time for Mexico, missionaries Steve and Katrina Marti have an optimistic perspective on how it all affects their work with the Tarahumara people.
"We're excited about the possibilities the flu, violence and financial crisis gives us with our friends and neighbors who don't know Christ," Katrina wrote. "This just may be the thing to help them see their need for Christ. People are afraid and in most cases, somewhat hopeless."
Please Pray that the missionaries in Mexico, as well as the tribal people they're working with, will be able to stay safe and healthy during the next ten days. |
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