Egypt Crisis

We have all been watching the news lately as a country that has grown near and dear to our hearts is in the throws of an uncertain revolution and it saddens us to see the hardship and fear that many have experienced. Our children, Adam and Natalie were living there with an apartment in Katameya Heights in Cairo and found it a tremendous challenge, so even before the outbreak their decision was to return to Comox and have Adam continue to commute as he was doing previously.

This last week was especially stressful for them as Natalie’s parents arrived to visit just before the outbreak. Initially worries were small as they were quite far away from Tehrir Square, but it reached a crescendo with them watching in horror as mobs were being chased through their streets with tanks and gunfire ensuing. Thankfully they were all rescued and made their way home to Canada. They are safe and sound but still quite shaken by the events and truly saddened at leaving many residents behind with tears in their eyes.

Dale and Adam’s future work is not at risk at this time and we are all very confident in the operation and the employer. Our friends MJ as well as Jacqueline and her family have left Maadi for the time being, save Neil who remains behind, but is calm and patiently awaiting his return as the Art Teacher at the International School when it reopens. We contact him regularly to get updates and his stoic perspective and positive state of mind is an inspiration for hope.

This wonderful country deserves better and we hope that the people who have been suppressed for generations can finally find their freedom. Please continue to pray with us for a peaceful solution and hope that their voices can be heard without escalating the violence.

Love,

Laurel and Dale