The Zimbabwe run-off election is coming up next week. We haven't heard anything from our friends in Zimbabwe for a few weeks, but things continue to get worse. On the BBC Africa website, a woman named "Esther" who lives in Harare is writing a journal about what she's experiencing. Her latest entry tells of people being being stopped at roadblocks and being asked to chant the Zanu-PF (Mugabe's party) slogan. Apparently you can receive a beating for not knowing it. Unbelievable.
I am continually amazed at the deteriorating conditions our Zimbabwean friends have to endure on top of extreme poverty, food shortages and one of the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the world. June 27 is a very important day in the history of Zimbabwe. If you are someone who prays, please be praying. Here is an excellent list to guide you.
Last night Joel and I had the opportunity to meet with a great group of people who were interested in knowing more about our time in Africa. I was tired and didn't want to go, but I left with a renewed sense of responsibility. These people suffering are not just some strangers on the other side of the world. They are my friends... who wake up each morning and try their hardest to make it through another day, who continue to have faith and hope when life keeps getting worse and who are desperately praying that June 27 will be the beginning of a brighter future for Zimbabwe. Please join with them and pray for a miracle on June 27.
3 comments:
Ro and I will be praying. Thanks for continuing to post updates. I check your blog daily. :)
Daily? Wow! I better start writing. I'll have more time after next week. Summer is almost here!! I was happy to discover you have a blog too :)
I'm definitely praying for a miracle too!! :)
Oh, and I'm a daily blog checker too! ;)
Arja
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