Emergencia Nacional

Tropical Storm Tomas dropped rain, and rain, and more rain, over Costa Rica this week, and especially over the last couple of days.  Last night in one two hour period, it rained over 6 inches near San Jose.  Tragically today mudslides have occurred all over the country, even within miles from where we live.  In an area less than 10 miles from us, 20 people were killed and 15 remain missing after mudslides early Thursday morning.

Around us it is wet, but other than that, we are fine.  We are reportedly among the 800,000 without potable water, but we still have water coming out of our faucets right now.  Rain is predicted to continue until tomorrow midday.  We were able to buy bottled water (and Betty Crocker chocolate frosting) this afternoon, so we should be fine for a few days. 

Watching the tv and seeing the devastation around us, puts our inconvenience into perpective.  We pray for comfort, peace and provision for those that have lost loved ones and their homes, and for safety and strength for those serving in the rescue efforts.     

(photo credit to Katie Onheiber, Tico Times)