Prayers For Peru

"Thank God we were there a month ago."

That was my first thought when I heard the news that a monstrous earthquake hit Peru, just miles away from Lima. The place that I came to love so dearly, now in a state of distress. I admit, I felt relief.

In the case of most worldly disasters, I would think, "Oh, that's a shame.", then move on with my daily life. However here and now, I feel strained within.

Having walked the streets of Lima and Cusco, laughed with their residents, and having felt like a guest being lavishly cared for by his hosts, my heart goes out to those affected by the quake.

My prayers and thoughts are with you, Peru. May you stand on your feet once again.