We are missing Najile! I received a text message a few days ago from Joseph's brother, Sam, who told us that he had been in a very bad car accident, but thankfully was unhurt. He is a truck driver, and as he was driving down a very steep and rocky road, the brakes failed and the truck went out of control, hit the ditch and rolled a few times. He and his passenger both walked away unhurt. People could not believe that they survived because of the condition of the truck. We are so grateful that they are ok. Sadly, though, this leaves Sam without work. Anne and I visited with Sam on the phone today, and a comment that he made really sticks with me, "If I can make enough money for the children to eat that is good. If they go to bed having eaten, then it is less stressful." Honestly, even having lived within his family compound for 3 weeks, I don't think we understood how very difficult and close to the edge life is for Sam and his family, and for so many other people in Najile.

Please pray for Sam and his family, and for so many other people who daily face the reality of poverty and hunger. Their faith and hope is inspiring and humbling.