We just read the news that there was a big earthquake a couple hundred miles from where we were staying in Chongqing! We didn’t feel anything at all where we are, here in South China, but we just discovered that one of the places where some schools toppled was in Chongqing, where we just were! 
We hope that everyone is ok… Our prayers go up for the areas affected. The epicenter was on the other side of the Chongqing municipality from where Hope’s original orphanage is located (in Qianjiang).
It is soooo wierd, but the whole time we were in Chongqing, Todd and I both kept thinking about earthquakes! He even asked our guide Anita on the way to Chongqing airport if there are ever earthquakes in the area, and she said no. Kind of unnerving if you ask me!
May 12th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Thank you for quickly posting about the earthquake. When I heard, we immediately began praying for all of you and of course the people in China. I’m praising God that you were not affected.
May 12th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Hey guys. Got a call early this morning telling us there had been an earthqauke out there. I checked the blogs and saw you guys are doing fine. Aunt Dee called us for your mom. They couldnt get web access in Palm Springs. We sent the word that you guys are doing fine. See you guys soon at home.
-vince and denise
May 12th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Saw the headlines this morning and panicked for a second, until I saw your post. Thanks for the quick response time on your blog, glad all is well!
May 12th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Kim,
I heard about the earthquake this morning when the alarm went off. Was so worried about you guys. I’ll be glad when you get home and are safe. Thank you for letting us know you’re okay.
Rhonda
May 12th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I am so glad you guys are OK! I immediately wondered where you were and was so glad you posted. Keep us updated on the orphanage if you can.